Set Boot System Flash Question

I get the following on a module of our 6513 switch:
#set boot command
set boot config-register 0x2102
set boot system flash bootflash:
set boot system flash bootflash:cat6000-sup720cvk8.8-4-2a.bin
Why is the first one empty? How can I resolve that?

Hi,
You need to remove the first boot statement from the config for the switch to boot from the image as intended by you.
Here's how you clear the incorrect boot statment.
SW3-6509 (enable) clear boot system flash bootflash:
Hope that helps!
Regards,
Sundar

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