# IOS Tool

![cisco ios details](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/cisco_uitlities/images/ios.gif)  
![Professional Edition](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/introduction/images/professionaledition.jpg)

IOS utility of OpUtils software is used to know the details of Internetwork Operation System Software (IOS) installed in a Cisco device.

## To check the IOS details

1. Click the **Tools** tab.
2. Choose **Device Explorer** available under the **CISCO Tools** category.
3. Select the **IOS** from the tree.
4. Enter the **Device Name** or its **IP Address**.  
   Note: Ensure the device specified is a CISCO device.
5. Enter the SNMP **Community** String of the device.
6. To configure SNMP properties click **Settings** located at the top right corner or click **Admin --> Settings**. For details read the [Configuring SNMP](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/setting_up_environment/configuring_snmp.html) section.
7. Click the **Show** button.
8. Check the results. The results include the **ROM IOS Version** details, the **Running IOS Version** details, the **Image File** name and the **Image File Size**.

## See Also

**Error Messages**:  
[E1001: Unknown Host](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/misc/interpreting_error_messages.html#E1001),  
[E1002: Unreachable Host](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/misc/interpreting_error_messages.html#E1002),  
[E2001: No Response to SNMP Queries](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/misc/interpreting_error_messages.html#E2001),  
[E4005: Not a CISCO Device](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/misc/interpreting_error_messages.html#E4005)

## Related Tools

- [Ping](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/diagnostics/network_discovery_tool.html)
- [SNMP Ping](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/diagnostics/snmp_ping_tool.html)
- [IP Node Browser](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/help/desktop/ip_node_browser_tool.html)