How to know if the Switch IOS is SMI or EMI?

Hi. I have a 3550 Switch with the IOS "c3550-i5k91l2q3-mz.122.25.SE.bin"

From this how do I tell if this is EMI. And how is this version different from the Lanbase and IP Services versions? I can't find any information on the version I have installed but it does have all the routing protocols.

thanks

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srg

If you've got more than static and RIP routing then its EMI. Should say in the show version output.

mochaaddict

Cisco documentation is pretty good. If you are going to be supporting networks with cisco gear, I would advise getting familiar with their site.

"""

!--- The "I5Q3L2" at the start of the image name tells!--- you that this image is an EMI.!--- If you see "I9Q3L2" instead, the name means that you!--- run an SMI.!--- The version of software that you currently run is
....
"""
This document is at:
Upgrading Software Images on Catalyst 3550 Series Switches Using the Command Line Interface - Cisco

There is also a software download portal that you can browse without a CCO account
Download Software - Cisco Systems

Danielh22185

srg wrote: »

If you've got more than static and RIP routing then its EMI. Should say in the show version output.

^^ This

'show version' should accomplish it for ya.