A network technician is upgrading the software on a switch, but the switch will no longer boot after the upgrade. Which of the following should the network technician have verified before the upgrade?
A) Unnecessary services disabled
B) Secure protocols in use
C) Firmware file hash
D) Network ports disabled

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The network technician should have verified the firmware file hash to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the software before performing the upgrade. This helps to confirm that the file has not been corrupted or tampered with.

A Network Technician Is Upgrading the Software on a Switch