Issue

At the time of writing this article (March, 2015), switches with x86 processors do not have a Linux command to display the ONIE version. This article describes how to get the same output as fw_printenv onie_version on PowerPC platforms.

Environment

• Cumulus Linux
• x86 processor

Resolution

Until this ONIE issue is fixed, follow these steps to get the same version:

1. Become the root user:
   

   cumulus@switch:~$ sudo -i

2. Make directory /tmp/onie:
   

   root@switch:/# mkdir /tmp/onie 

3. Mount partition with LABEL=ONIE-BOOT to /tmp/onie:
   

   root@switch:/# mount LABEL=ONIE-BOOT /tmp/onie

4. Look for the ONIE version:
   

   root@switch:/# grep onie_version= /tmp/onie/grub/grub.cfg

   For example:
   

   root@switch:/# grep onie_version= /tmp/onie/grub/grub.cfg
   onie_version=2015.02.01

5. Unmount /tmp/onie:
   

   root@switch:/# umount /tmp/onie

6. Remove the temporary folder:
   

   root@switch:/# rm -rf /tmp/onie/

7. Exit root:
   

   root@switch:/# logout
   cumulus@switch:~$