How to Install SONiC from USB via ONIE?

How to Install SONiC from USB via ONIE?


Topology: 


Guidelines: 

Please note that ONIE does not support the NTFS file system. 

 

Procedure:  

1. Transfer the SONiC installer image file to a USB flash drive and rename it to onie-installer.bin 

2. Reboot the switch and connect the USB drive to the switch. 

3. Access ONIE installation mode. 

 

4.Allow ONIE to detect the USB drive and begin uploading the new firmware automatically. 

 

Upon successful installation, the system can be rebooted to load SONiC. 

 

 

 

 

 


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