Receiving the error "File size exceed context switch mode limitation"
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Created On 02/25/19 17:55 PM - Last Modified 03/28/19 02:24 AM
Symptom
When manually uploading files (e.g. PAN-OS software, dynamic updates, etc) on the firewall from the Panorama.device context, the error is seen:
"File size exceed context switch mode limitation"
Device context switching:
GUI screenshot:
Environment
Login to the firewall by selecting the firewall from the Context switch menu from Panorama web UI
Cause
File size exceeding limit of PAN-OS device context feature
Resolution
Workaround 1:
Login to firewall directly by opening a new tab.
Workaround 2:
Use the Device Deployment option for Panorama to deploy the file.
On the GUI, navigate to Panorama > Device Deployment
Additional Information
How to use Device Deployment in Panorama