Huawei Switch Firmware Upgrade Access
<SW1> save <SW1> reboot
| Task | Details |
|------|---------|
| Identify current version | display version |
| Check hardware model | display device → confirm exact model (e.g., S5720-28P-PWR-LI-AC) |
| Download correct firmware | From Huawei Enterprise Support portal (requires support contract) |
| Read release notes | Verify upgrade path, minimum memory requirements, and potential impact |
| Backup configuration | display current-configuration → save to TFTP/FTP server |
| Backup license files | display license → save license file |
| Check storage space | dir → ensure sufficient flash memory (at least 2x firmware size) |
| Inform stakeholders | Plan a maintenance window (upgrades often cause reboot) |
| Prepare rollback plan | Keep previous firmware file and configuration backup |
⚠️ Critical: Some Huawei switches require intermediate versions (e.g., V200R010 → V200R019 requires first upgrading to V200R016). Always follow the upgrade path in the release notes. Huawei Switch Firmware Upgrade
Choose one of the following methods (TFTP recommended for simplicity):
Method A: TFTP (most common)
<Huawei> tftp 192.168.1.100 get S5720-V200R023C00SPC500.cc
Method B: FTP
<Huawei> ftp 192.168.1.100
[ftp] get S5720-V200R023C00SPC500.cc
[ftp] quit
Method C: USB (for field work)
<Huawei> mount usb0:
<Huawei> copy usb0:/S5720-V200R023C00SPC500.cc flash:
Method D: SCP/SFTP (secure, recommended for production)
<Huawei> scp 192.168.1.100: S5720-V200R023C00SPC500.cc flash:
# Provide username/password when prompted
Scenario: Upgrade S5720-28P-PWR from V200R019 to V200R023. <SW1> save <SW1> reboot | Task | Details
After the switch comes back online: