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Copy the current running image to a TFTP/FTP server as a safety measure. 4. Step-by-Step Installation Procedure

Router# license install flash:license.lic Router# reload

Note: If space is tight, you may need to delete the old image using delete flash:filename.bin followed by squeeze flash: if applicable. Step 2: Copy the New Image via TFTP download c2900-universalk9-mz.spa.157-3.m8.bin

Tell the router to boot from the new image on the next reload:

: Indicates that the file runs from RAM and is compressed using the zip format. Copy the current running image to a TFTP/FTP

The (Flash/DRAM) installed on your device?

Before attempting to deploy this image, ensure your hardware meets the minimum resource thresholds. Upgrading to a newer 15.M release requires significantly more memory than older 12.4 or early 15.0 software. Specification Cisco 2901, 2911, 2921, 2951 Routers Recommended DRAM Step 2: Copy the New Image via TFTP

Flashing this to a Cisco 2800 or 3800 series will brick the device.

This process uses TFTP to transfer the image, but FTP/SCP can also be used. Step 1: Copy the New Image to Flash

Navigate to > Routers > Branch Routers > 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers . Select your exact router model. Choose Cisco IOS Software and locate release 15.7(3)M8 . Verifying File Integrity