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While working with software images, an engineer observes that Cisco DNA Center cannot upload its software image directly from the device. Why is the image not uploading?
The correct answer is C. The software image for the device is in install mode. Cisco DNA Center cannot directly upload a software image from a device if the device is operating in install mode because install mode images are distributed across multiple files and not presented as a single, transferable bundle.
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- AThe device has lost connectivity to Cisco DNA Center.
- BThe software image for the device is in bundle mode.
- CThe software image for the device is in install mode.
- DThe device must be resynced to Cisco DNA Center
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B13% (4)
- C75% (24)
- D9% (3)
Why each option
Cisco DNA Center cannot directly upload a software image from a device if the device is operating in install mode because install mode images are distributed across multiple files and not presented as a single, transferable bundle.
Loss of connectivity to Cisco DNA Center would result in broader communication issues, not specifically an inability to upload a software image.
If the device's software image were in bundle mode, DNA Center would typically be able to upload it directly, as bundle mode consolidates the image into a single file.
When a Cisco device operates in 'install mode', its software image is a collection of files within a directory rather than a single bundle. Cisco DNA Center expects a single, complete bundle image for direct upload from a device, so it cannot upload an image structured as multiple files in install mode.
While syncing ensures DNA Center has updated device information, it does not resolve the technical challenge of uploading a multi-file image from a device in install mode.
Concept tested: Cisco DNA Center software image management and device image modes (bundle vs. install)
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/cloud-systems-management/network-automation-and-management/dna-center/2-3-3-5/user_guide/b_cisco_dna_center_ug_2_3_3_5/m_sw_image_management.html
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