Navigating Huawei Switch Firmware Upgrades: Official Links & Best Practices
For network engineers managing Huawei enterprise switches (e.g., S series, CloudEngine), finding the correct firmware (often called a “system software” or “.cc” file) is critical for security, stability, and feature updates. Unlike consumer devices, Huawei does not offer a single “download button”—you must use official support channels and understand their version architecture.
eKit Users: Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) users can find relevant firmware on the Huawei eKit Switches Page. Core Upgrade Methods
Upgrading a Huawei switch involves three main phases: Preparation, Transfer, and Activation. 1. Preparation & Compatibility
Locate Software: On the Huawei Support Site, search for your model name. Navigate to the "Software Download" tab. Identify Files: You typically need two types of files:
<Huawei> ftp 192.168.1.100
[Huawei-ftp] get S5735-V200R019C10SPC500.cc
[Huawei-ftp] bye
Part 4: Post-Upgrade Checklist
- Check Interfaces: Are all ports up?
display interface brief - Check VLANs: Did the VLAN configuration persist?
display vlan - Check Routing:
display ip routing-table - Clean Up: Once the new firmware is stable for a few days, you can delete the old
.ccfile from the flash memory to free up space.
Or via FTP:
