Upgrade Nexus 3000 and 3100 NX-OS Software
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Introduction
This document describes disruptive NX-OS software upgrade processes for Cisco Nexus 3000 and 3100 Series switches between major software releases.
Prerequisites
Requirements
Cisco recommends that you understand the basics of copying files in Cisco NX-OS. For more information about this feature, refer to one of these applicable documents:
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 9.3(x)
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 9.2(x)
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 7.x
Cisco recommends that you understand the basics of upgrading NX-OS software on Cisco Nexus 3000 and 3100 Series switches. For more information about this procedure, refer to one of these applicable documents:
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 9.3(x)
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 9.2(x)
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 7.x
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 6.x
Components Used
The information in this document is based on the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 3100 Series switches listed in the Applicable Hardware section of this document. The device output in this document was taken from a Nexus 3172PQ-10GE (model number N3K-C3172PQ-10GE) running various NX-OS software releases.
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
Background Information
This document describes the steps used to upgrade Cisco NX-OS software on Cisco Nexus 3000 and 3100 Series switches from and to a variety of NX-OS software releases using supported disruptive upgrade paths. The intent behind this document is to provide step-by-step instructions to perform supported NX-OS software upgrades between common major and minor NX-OS software releases.
This document does not describe steps used to perform any non-disruptive upgrade for Cisco NX-OS software on Cisco Nexus 3000 and 3100 Series switches. In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) procedures and upgrade paths are outside the scope of this document.
NX-OS Software Release Version Taxonomy
Cisco NX-OS software release names contain a number of components that are regularly referenced in this document. The names of these components are clearly defined in the Cisco NX-OS Software Release Naming section of the Cisco IOS and Cisco NX-OS Software Release Reference Guide. Specifically, you must be aware of these terms:
- Major release number
- Minor release number
- Maintenance release number
- Platform designator
- Platform minor release number
- Platform maintenance release number
- Platform rebuild identifier
For example, NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(5a) has these components:
| Component Name | Component Value |
|---|---|
| Major release number | 7 |
| Minor release number | 0 |
| Maintenance release number | 3 |
| Platform Designator | I |
| Platform minor release number | 7 |
| Platform maintenance release number | 5 |
| Platform rebuild identifier | a |
As another example, NX-OS software release 9.3(5) has these components:
| Component Name | Component Value |
|---|---|
| Major release number | 9 |
| Minor release number | 3 |
| Maintenance release number | 5 |
Cisco Nexus configuration guides are typically grouped by NX-OS major release numbers. Within the title of these configuration guides, NX-OS major release numbers are typically displayed such that the major release number has a variable x appended referring to the minor release (such as 6.x, 7.x, and so on). For example, the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 7.x is applicable to all NX-OS 7 major releases (although specific caveats, limitations, and configuration examples could be specific to certain minor or maintenance release numbers).
The exception to this rule is the NX-OS 9 major release. For the NX-OS 9 major release, Cisco Nexus configuration guides are grouped by the NX-OS major and minor release numbers, with a variable x, appended referring to the maintenance release (such as 9.2(x) and 9.3(x)).
This document uses the formatting used by the titles of Cisco Nexus configuration guides (6.x, 7.x, 9.2(x), 9.3(x), and so on) to describe standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrades between two NX-OS software releases.
NX-OS Software Upgrade Terminology
Source Releases, Target Releases, and Intermediate Releases
An NX-OS software upgrade is typically performed between two releases - a source release (which is the NX-OS software release you are upgrading from) and a target release (which is the NX-OS software release you are upgrading to). For example, if you upgrade a Nexus 3172PQ-10GE switch from NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(8) to NX-OS software release 9.3(5), 7.0(3)I7(8) would be your source release while 9.3(5) would be your target release.
In order to upgrade from a specific source release to a specific target release, your upgrade path could require an upgrade to one or more intermediate releases. For example, if you upgrade a Nexus 3172PQ-10GE switch from NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(5a) to NX-OS software release 9.3(5), you need an upgrade to an intermediate release of 7.0(3)I7(8) or 9.2(4) before you can successfully upgrade to NX-OS software release 9.3(5).
Types of NX-OS Software Upgrades
NX-OS software upgrades can be divided into two categories:
- Disruptive Upgrades - A disruptive upgrade between a source release and a target release where the Nexus switch reloads at the end of the upgrade process. The reload causes the data plane, control plane, and management plane of the Nexus switch to go offline in a short period of time.
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) - A non-disruptive upgrade between a source release and a target release where the data plane of the Nexus switch remains online and forwards traffic as a result of Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF).
The procedure for non-disruptive ISSU NX-OS software upgrades is outside the scope of this document. This document only covers the standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrades.
Applicable Hardware
The procedure covered in this document is applicable to this hardware only:
- N3K-C3016Q-40GE
- N3K-C3064PQ-10GX
- N3K-C3064TQ-10GT
- N3K-C3064TQ-32T
- N3K-C3132Q-40GE
- N3K-C3132Q-40GX
- N3K-C3132Q-XL
- N3K-C3172PQ-10GE
- N3K-C3172PQ-XL
- N3K-C3172TQ-10GT
- N3K-C3172TQ-32T
- N3K-C3172TQ-XL
The procedure covered in this document is not applicable to Nexus 3048 switches (N3K-C3048TP-1GE). Reference the Upgrade Nexus 3048 NX-OS Software document for information on how to upgrade the NX-OS software of Nexus 3048 switches.
NX-OS Software Upgrade Procedures
This section of the document describes how to perform standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrades from a variety of source releases to a variety of target releases.
Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 6.x
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 6.x major release to a target release in the NX-OS 6.x major release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus N3K-C3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 6.0(2)U5(1) to a target release of 6.0(2)U6(10):
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ----------------------------------- ---------------------- ------------ 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE-SU active * Mod Sw Hw World-Wide-Name(s) (WWN) --- -------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------- 1 6.0(2)U5(1) 1.1 --
Step 1. Download Target Release from Cisco Software Download.
NX-OS 6.x software requires a total of two NX-OS binary image files: a system image, and a kickstart image. You need to download these images from Cisco's Software Download website to your local computer. The specific steps you need to take to download software from Cisco's Software Download website are outside the scope of this document.
Step 2. Copy Target Release to Cisco Nexus Switch.
Copy the NX-OS 6.x kickstart and system binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch you would like to disruptively upgrade using your file transfer protocol of choice. This example demonstrates how to copy the kickstart and system binary image files for the NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(1a) software release via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) from an FTP server 192.0.2.100 reachable via the management VRF.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 37734400 Sep 21 15:32:00 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U5.1.bin 189984434 Sep 21 15:36:46 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U5.1.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy ftp://username@192.0.2.100/n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin bootflash: vrf management Password: Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy ftp://username@192.0.2.100/n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin bootflash: vrf management Password: Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 37734400 Sep 21 15:32:00 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U5.1.bin 37881856 Sep 21 17:35:37 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin 189984434 Sep 21 15:36:46 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U5.1.bin 206130057 Sep 21 17:36:11 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin
Step 3. Verify MD5 or SHA512 Checksum of Target Release.
After the NX-OS 6.x kickstart and system binary image files are copied to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch, you would like to disruptively upgrade using your file transfer protocol of choice, verify that the binary image files were not corrupted in transport by ensuring their MD5 or SHA512 checksums match what is published on Cisco's Software Download website.
You can identify the MD5 and SHA512 checksum of NX-OS binary image files through Cisco's Software Download website by hovering your cursor over the image on the website. An example of this is shown in this image.
This example demonstrates how to verify the MD5 checksum of the kickstart and system binary image files for the NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10) software release through the show file bootflash:{filename} md5sum command. The expected MD5 checksum for the NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10) kickstart binary image file is f07cbe12d2e489ce02b9577b59753335, while the expected MD5 checksum for the NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10) system binary image file is 98b1ba8106afbc85b83c0f985a66cd30.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show file bootflash:n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin md5sum f07cbe12d2e489ce02b9577b59753335 N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show file bootflash:n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin md5sum 98b1ba8106afbc85b83c0f985a66cd30
Step 4. Upgrade NX-OS Software via Install All Command.
Begin a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade through the install all command. This command requires both the kickstart and system parameters to be passed in with the absolute filepath of the NX-OS kickstart and system binary image files corresponding with the target release.
This example shows the install all command where the kickstart parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS kickstart binary image file (bootflash:n3000-kickstart-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin) and the system parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS system binary image file (bootflash:n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all kickstart bootflash:n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin system bootflash:n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin for boot variable "kickstart".
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image bootflash:/n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin for boot variable "system".
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Extracting "system" version from image bootflash:/n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Extracting "kickstart" version from image bootflash:/n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Extracting "bios" version from image bootflash:/n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing module support checks.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset Forced by the user
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ------------
1 system 6.0(2)U5(1) 6.0(2)U6(10) yes
1 kickstart 6.0(2)U5(1) 6.0(2)U6(10) yes
1 bios v2.6.0(04/01/2014) v2.6.0(04/01/2014) no
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Time Stamp: Mon Sep 21 17:42:55 2020
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Time Stamp: Mon Sep 21 17:43:44 2020
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
Step 5. Verify Successful NX-OS Software Upgrade.
After the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch is reloaded, verify that the upgrade was successful through the show module command. The output of this command shows the desired target release. An example of this is shown here, where the switch was successfully upgraded to NX-OS software release 6.0(2)U6(10).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ----------------------------------- ---------------------- ------------ 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE-SU active * Mod Sw Hw World-Wide-Name(s) (WWN) --- -------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------- 1 6.0(2)U6(10) 1.1 --
Step 6. Delete Source Release Binary Image Files from Cisco Nexus Switch.
After you verify that the NX-OS software upgrade from the source release to the target release was successful, preserve free space on the switch's bootflash by deleting the source release's kickstart and system binary image files from the bootflash of the device. This can be done with the delete bootflash:{filename} command. An example of this is shown here, where the NX-OS 6.0(2)U5(1) kickstart and system binary image files are deleted from the switch's bootflash.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 37734400 Sep 21 15:32:00 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U5.1.bin 37881856 Sep 21 17:35:37 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin 189984434 Sep 21 15:36:46 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U5.1.bin 206130057 Sep 21 17:36:11 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U5.1.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U5.1.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 37881856 Sep 21 17:35:37 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin 206130057 Sep 21 17:36:11 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin
Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 7.x
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 6.x major release to a target release in the NX-OS 7.x major release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus N3K-C3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 6.0(2)U5(1) to a target release of 7.0(3)I7(9) with the mandatory intermediate upgrade to 6.0(2)U6(10):
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ----------------------------------- ---------------------- ------------ 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE-SU active * Mod Sw Hw World-Wide-Name(s) (WWN) --- -------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------- 1 6.0(2)U5(1) 1.1 --
Step 1. Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10).
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 6.x section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from your source release to an intermediate release of NX-OS software release 6.0(2)U6(10). This is required in order for an upgrade to a target release in the NX-OS 7.x major release to be successful.
Step 2. Download Target Release from Cisco Software Download.
NX-OS 7.x software uses a single NX-OS binary image file (sometimes referred to as a unified image file). You need to download this image from Cisco's Software Download website to your local computer. The specific steps you need to take to download software from Cisco's Software Download website are outside the scope of this document.
Step 3. Copy Target Release to Cisco Nexus Switch.
Copy the target release unified binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch you would like to disruptively upgrade using your file transfer protocol of choice. This example demonstrates how to copy the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) software release kickstart and system binary image files via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) from an FTP server 192.0.2.100 reachable via the management VRF.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 37881856 Sep 21 17:35:37 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin 206130057 Sep 21 17:36:11 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy ftp://username@192.0.2.100/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin bootflash: vrf management Password: Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 37881856 Sep 21 17:35:37 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin 206130057 Sep 21 17:36:11 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin 982694912 Sep 21 18:00:31 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin
Step 4. Verify MD5 or SHA512 Checksum of Target Release.
After the target release unified binary image files are copied to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch, you would like to disruptively upgrade using your file transfer protocol of choice, verify that the binary image file was not corrupted in transport by ensuring its MD5 or SHA512 checksum matches what is published on Cisco's Software Download website.
You can identify the MD5 and SHA512 checksum of NX-OS binary image files through Cisco's Software Download website by hovering your cursor over the image on the website. An example of this is shown in this image.
This example demonstrates how to verify the MD5 checksum of the unified binary image file for the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) software release through the show file bootflash:{filename} md5sum command. The expected MD5 checksum for the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) unified binary image file is d31d5b556cc4d92f2ff2d83b5df7b943.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show file bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin md5sum d31d5b556cc4d92f2ff2d83b5df7b943
Step 5. Upgrade NX-OS Software to Target Release via Install All Command.
Begin a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade through the install all command. This command requires the nxos parameter to be passed in with the absolute filepath of the NX-OS unified binary image files corresponding with the target release.
This example shows the install all command where the nxos parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) unified binary image file (bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Extracting "nxos" version from image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Extracting "bios" version from image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing runtime checks.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing module support checks.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset Unsupported in new image, module needs to be powered off
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ------------
1 kickstart 6.0(2)U6(10) 7.0(3)I7(9) yes
1 bios v2.6.0(04/01/2014) v5.3.1(05/17/2019) yes
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Time Stamp: Mon Sep 21 18:08:21 2020
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Module 1: Refreshing compact flash and upgrading bios/loader/bootrom/power-seq.
Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.
Note: Power-seq upgrade needs a power-cycle to take into effect.
On success of power-seq upgrade, SWITCH OFF THE POWER to the system and then, power it up.
[########################################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Time Stamp: Mon Sep 21 18:12:48 2020
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
Step 6. Verify Successful Target NX-OS Software Upgrade.
After the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch has reloaded, verify that the upgrade was successful through the show module command. The output of this command shows the desired target release. An example of this is shown here, where the switch was successfully upgraded to NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(9).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ---------------- ------ ---- 1 7.0(3)I7(9) 1.1 NA
Step 7. Delete Intermediate Release Binary Image Files from Cisco Nexus Switch.
After you verify that the NX-OS software upgrade from the intermediate release to the target release was successful, preserve free space on the switch's bootflash by deleting the intermediate release's kickstart and system binary image files from the bootflash of the device. This can be done with the delete bootflash:{filename} command. An example of this is shown here, where the NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10) kickstart and system binary image files are deleted from the switch's bootflash.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 37881856 Sep 21 17:35:37 2020 n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin 206130057 Sep 21 17:36:11 2020 n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin 982694912 Sep 21 18:00:31 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin Do you want to delete "/n3000-uk9-kickstart.6.0.2.U6.10.bin" ? (yes/no/abort) [y] N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin Do you want to delete "/n3000-uk9.6.0.2.U6.10.bin" ? (yes/no/abort) [y] N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 982694912 Sep 21 18:00:31 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin
Step 8. Execute NX-OS Compact Image Procedure on Target Release.
Run the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure on the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) binary image file stored on the bootflash of the device with the install all nxos bootflash:{nxos-binary-image-file.bin} compact command. This reduces the file size of the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) binary image file, which increases the amount of free space on the bootflash. This is a requirement for future NX-OS software upgrades to be performed, as the total size of the bootflash on the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch is not large enough to store two NX-OS binary image files in the 7.x or 9.x major releases at the same time. For more information about the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure, refer to the Nexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure document.
An example of the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure executed against the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) binary image file stored on the bootflash of a Nexus switch is shown here:
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 982694912 Sep 21 18:00:31 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin compact Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait. Compacting currently loaded image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin .................................... Compact bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin done N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 472320617 Sep 21 18:24:48 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin
Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 9.2(x)
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 6.x major release to a target release in the NX-OS 7.x major release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus N3K-C3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 6.0(2)U5(1) to a target release of 9.3(5) with mandatory intermediate upgrades to 6.0(2)U6(10) and 7.0(3)I7(9).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ----------------------------------- ---------------------- ------------ 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE-SU active * Mod Sw Hw World-Wide-Name(s) (WWN) --- -------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------- 1 6.0(2)U5(1) 1.1 --
Step 1. Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10).
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 6.x section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from your source release to an intermediate release of NX-OS software release 6.0(2)U6(10). This is required in order for an upgrade to a target release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release to be successful.
Step 2. Upgrade From NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10) to NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) or Later.
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 7.x section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from an intermediate release of 6.0(2)U6(10) to an intermediate release of 7.0(3)I7(9) or later. This is required in order for an upgrade to a target release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release to be successful.
Step 3. Upgrade From NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) or Later to NX-OS 9.2(x).
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 9.2(x) section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(9) or later to your desired target release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release.
Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 9.3(x)
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 6.x major release to a target release in the NX-OS 9.3(x) minor release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus N3K-C3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 6.0(2)U5(1) to a target release of 9.3(5) with mandatory intermediate upgrades to 6.0(2)U6(10) and 7.0(3)I7(9).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ----------------------------------- ---------------------- ------------ 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE-SU active * Mod Sw Hw World-Wide-Name(s) (WWN) --- -------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------- 1 6.0(2)U5(1) 1.1 --
Step 1. Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10).
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 6.x section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from your source release to an intermediate release of NX-OS software release 6.0(2)U6(10). This is required in order for an upgrade to a target release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release to be successful.
Step 2. Upgrade From NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(10) to NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) or Later.
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 7.x section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from an intermediate release of 6.0(2)U6(10) to an intermediate release of 7.0(3)I7(9) or later. This is required in order for an upgrade to a target release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release to be successful.
Step 3. Upgrade From NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) or Later to NX-OS 9.3(x).
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 9.3(x) section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(9) or later to your desired target release in the NX-OS 9.3(x) minor release.
Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 7.x
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 7.x major release to a target release later in the NX-OS 7.x major release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 7.0(3)I2(2a) to a target release of 7.0(3)I7(9).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- ----------------- ---------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ---------------- ------ ---- 1 7.0(3)I2(2a) 1.1 NA
Step 1. Download Target Release from Cisco Software Download.
NX-OS 7.x software uses a single NX-OS binary image file (sometimes referred to as a unified image file). You need to download this image from Cisco's Software Download website to your local computer. The specific steps you need to take to download software from Cisco's Software Download website are outside the scope of this document.
Step 2. Copy Target Release to Cisco Nexus Switch.
Copy the target release unified binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch you would like to disruptively upgrade using your file transfer protocol of choice. This example demonstrates how to copy the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) software release kickstart and system binary image files via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) from an FTP server 192.0.2.100 reachable via the management VRF.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 537972736 Sep 21 19:01:41 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy ftp://username@192.0.2.100/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin bootflash: vrf management Password: ***** Transfer of file Completed Successfully ***** Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 537972736 Sep 21 19:01:41 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin 982694912 Sep 21 19:13:02 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin
Step 3. Verify MD5 or SHA512 Checksum of Target Release.
After you copy the target release unified binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch, you would like to disruptively upgrade using your file transfer protocol of choice, verify that the binary image file was not corrupted in transport by ensuring its MD5 or SHA512 checksum matches what is published on Cisco's Software Download website.
You can identify the MD5 and SHA512 checksum of NX-OS binary image files through Cisco's Software Download website by hovering your cursor over the image on the website. An example of this is shown in the image here.
This example demonstrates how to verify the MD5 checksum of the unified binary image file for the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) software release through the show file bootflash:{filename} md5sum command. The expected MD5 checksum for the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) unified binary image file is d31d5b556cc4d92f2ff2d83b5df7b943.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show file bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin md5sum d31d5b556cc4d92f2ff2d83b5df7b943
Step 4. Upgrade NX-OS Software via Install All Command.
Begin a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade through the install all command. This command requires the nxos parameter to be passed in with the absolute filepath of the NX-OS unified binary image files corresponding with the target release.
This example shows the install all command where the nxos parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) unified binary image file (bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
[## ] 5% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[# ] 0%
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[# ] 0%
Performing runtime checks.
[## ] 5%
"Running-config contains configuration that is incompatible with the new image (strict incompatibility).
Please run 'show incompatibility-all nxos <image>' command to find out which feature needs to be disabled.".
Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset Incompatible image
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 7.0(3)I2(2a) 7.0(3)I7(9) yes
1 bios v5.3.1(05/17/2019) v5.3.1(05/17/2019) no
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Module 1: Refreshing compact flash and upgrading bios/loader/bootrom.
Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
Step 5. Verify Successful NX-OS Software Upgrade.
After the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch has reloaded, verify that the upgrade was successful through the show module command. The output of this command shows the desired target release. An example of this is shown here, where the switch was successfully upgraded to NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(9).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ---------------- ------ ---- 1 7.0(3)I7(9) 1.1 NA
Step 6. Delete Source Release Binary Image Files from Cisco Nexus Switch.
Verify that the NX-OS software upgrade from the source release to the target release was successful. In order to preserve free space on the switch's bootflash, delete the source release's unified binary image files from the bootflash of the device. This can be done with the delete bootflash:{filename} command. An example of this is shown here, where the NX-OS 7.0(3)I2(2a) unified binary image file is deleted from the switch's bootflash.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 537972736 Sep 21 19:01:41 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin 982694912 Sep 21 19:13:02 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin Do you want to delete "/nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin" ? (yes/no/abort) [y] N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 982694912 Sep 21 19:13:02 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin
Step 7. Execute NX-OS Compact Image Procedure on Target Release.
Run the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure on the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) binary image file stored on the bootflash of the device with the install all nxos bootflash:{nxos-binary-image-file.bin} compact command. This reduces the file size of the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) binary image file, which increases the amount of free space on the bootflash. This is a requirement for future NX-OS software upgrades to be performed, as the total size of the bootflash on the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch is not large enough to store two NX-OS binary image files in the 7.x or 9.x major releases at the same time. For more information about the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure, refer to the Nexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure document.
An example of the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure executed against the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) binary image file stored on the bootflash of a Nexus switch is shown here:
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 982694912 Sep 21 19:13:02 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin compact Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait. Compacting currently loaded image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin .................................... Compact bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin done N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 472320617 Sep 21 21:48:27 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin
Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 9.2(x)
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 7.x major release to a target release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 7.0(3)I2(2a) to a target release of 9.2(4) with a mandatory intermediate upgrade to 7.0(3)I7(9).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- ----------------- ---------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ---------------- ------ ---- 1 7.0(3)I2(2a) 1.1 NA
Step 1. Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9).
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 7.x section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from your source release to NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(9).
Step 2. Download Target Release from Cisco Software Download.
NX-OS 9.2(x) software uses a single NX-OS binary image file (sometimes referred to as a unified image file). You need to download this image from Cisco's Software Download website to your local computer. The specific steps you need to take to download software from Cisco's Software Download website are outside the scope of this document.
Step 3. Copy Target Release to Cisco Nexus Switch through NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP.
Copy the target release unified binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch by executing the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP. For more information on this procedure, please refer to the Nexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure document
This example demonstrates how to copy the NX-OS 9.2(4) software release unified binary image files through the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) from an SCP server 192.0.2.100 reachable via the management VRF.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy scp://username@192.0.2.100/nxos.9.2.4.bin bootflash: compact vrf management The authenticity of host '192.0.2.100 (192.0.2.100)' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:TwkQiylhtFDFPPwqh3U2Oq9ugrDuTQ50bB3boV5DkXM. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes Warning: Permanently added '192.0.2.100' (ECDSA) to the list of known hosts. username@192.0.2.100's password: nxos.9.2.4.bin 100% 1278MB 4.0MB/s 05:16 Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... Copy complete. N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 472320617 Sep 21 21:48:27 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin 542848198 Sep 22 15:19:00 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin
Step 4. Upgrade NX-OS Software to Target Release via Install All Command.
Begin a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade through the install all command. This command requires the nxos parameter to be passed in with the absolute filepath of the NX-OS unified binary image files corresponding with the target release.
This example shows the install all command where the nxos parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS 9.2(4) unified binary image file (bootflash:nxos.9.2.4.bin).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.9.2.4.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.9.2.4.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.2.4.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.2.4.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset default upgrade is not hitless
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 7.0(3)I7(9) 9.2(4) yes
1 bios v5.3.1(05/17/2019) v5.3.1(05/17/2019) no
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Module 1: Refreshing compact flash and upgrading bios/loader/bootrom.
Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
Step 5. Verify Successful Target NX-OS Software Upgrade.
After the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch has reloaded, verify that the upgrade was successful through the show module command. The output of this command shows the desired target release. An example of this is shown here, where the switch was successfully upgraded to NX-OS software release 9.2(4).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ----------------------- ------ ---- 1 9.2(4) 1.1 NA
Step 6. Delete Intermediate Release Binary Image Files from Cisco Nexus Switch.
Verify that the NX-OS software upgrade from the intermediate release to the target release is successful. In order to preserve free space on the switch's bootflash, delete the intermediate release's unified binary image files from the bootflash of the device. This can be done with the delete bootflash:{filename} command. An example of this is shown here, where the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) unified binary image file is deleted from the switch's bootflash.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 472320617 Sep 21 21:48:27 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin 542848198 Sep 22 15:19:00 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 472320617 Sep 21 21:48:27 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin 542848198 Sep 22 15:19:00 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin Do you want to delete "/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin" ? (yes/no/abort) [y] N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 542848198 Sep 22 15:19:00 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin
Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 9.3(x)
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 7.x major release to a target release in the NX-OS 9.3(x) minor release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 7.0(3)I2(2a) to a target release of 9.3(5) with the mandatory intermediate upgrade to 7.0(3)I7(9).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- ----------------- ---------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ---------------- ------ ---- 1 7.0(3)I2(2a) 1.1 NA
Step 1. Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9).
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 7.x section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from your source release to NX-OS software release 7.0(3)I7(9).
Step 2. Download Target Release from Cisco Software Download.
NX-OS 9.3(x) software uses a single NX-OS binary image file (sometimes referred to as a unified image file). You need to download this image from Cisco's Software Download website to your local computer. The specific steps you need to take to download software from Cisco's Software Download website are outside the scope of this document.
Step 3. Copy Target Release to Cisco Nexus Switch through NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP.
Copy the target release unified binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch by executing the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP. For more information on this procedure, please refer to the Nexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure document.
This example demonstrates how to copy the NX-OS 9.3(5) software release unified binary image files through the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) from an SCP server 192.0.2.100 reachable via the management VRF.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 472320617 Sep 22 15:59:40 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy scp://username@192.0.2.100/nxos.9.3.5.bin bootflash: compact vrf management The authenticity of host '192.0.2.100 (192.0.2.100)' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:TwkQiylhtFDFPPwqh3U2Oq9ugrDuTQ50bB3boV5DkXM. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes Warning: Permanently added '192.0.2.100' (ECDSA) to the list of known hosts. username@192.0.2.100's password: nxos.9.3.5.bin 100% 1880MB 4.1MB/s 07:38 Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... Copy complete. N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 472320617 Sep 22 15:59:40 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin 669892018 Sep 22 16:28:42 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin
Step 4. Upgrade NX-OS Software to Target Release via Install All Command.
Begin a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade through the install all command. This command requires the nxos parameter to be passed in with the absolute filepath of the NX-OS unified binary image files corresponding with the target release.
This example shows the install all command where the nxos parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS 9.3(5) unified binary image file (bootflash:nxos.9.3.5.bin).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.9.3.5.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset default upgrade is not hitless
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 7.0(3)I7(9) 9.3(5) yes
1 bios v5.3.1(05/17/2019) v5.3.1(05/17/2019) no
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Module 1: Refreshing compact flash and upgrading bios/loader/bootrom.
Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
Step 5. Verify Successful Target NX-OS Software Upgrade.
After the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch has reloaded, verify that the upgrade was successful through the show module command. The output of this command shows the desired target release. An example of this is shown here, where the switch was successfully upgraded to NX-OS software release 9.3(5).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ----------------------- ------ ---- 1 9.3(5) 1.1 NA
Step 6. Delete Intermediate Release Binary Image File from Cisco Nexus Switch.
After verifying that the NX-OS software upgrade from the intermediate release to the target release was successful, preserve free space on the switch's bootflash by deleting the intermediate release's unified binary image files from the bootflash of the device. This can be done with the delete bootflash:{filename} command. An example of this is shown here, where the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(9) unified binary image file is deleted from the switch's bootflash.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 472320617 Sep 22 15:59:40 2020 nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin 669892018 Sep 22 16:28:42 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin Do you want to delete "/nxos.7.0.3.I7.9.bin" ? (yes/no/abort) [y] N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 669892018 Sep 22 16:28:42 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin
Upgrade From NX-OS 9.2(x) to NX-OS 9.2(x)
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release to a target release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 9.2(1) to a target release of 9.2(4):
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ----------------------- ------ ---- 1 9.2(1) 1.1 NA
Step 1. Download Target Release from Cisco Software Download.
NX-OS 9.2(x) software uses a single NX-OS binary image file (sometimes referred to as a unified image file). You need to download this image from Cisco's Software Download website to your local computer. The specific steps you need to take to download software from Cisco's Software Download website are outside the scope of this document.
Step 2. Copy Target Release to Cisco Nexus Switch through NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP.
Copy the target release unified binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch by executing the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP. For more information on this procedure, please refer to the Nexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure document.
This example demonstrates how to copy the NX-OS 9.2(4) software release unified binary image files through the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) from an SCP server 192.0.2.100 reachable via the management VRF.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 524696710 Sep 22 16:47:35 2020 nxos.9.2.1.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy scp://username@192.0.2.100/nxos.9.2.4.bin bootflash: compact vrf management The authenticity of host '192.0.2.100 (192.0.2.100)' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:TwkQiylhtFDFPPwqh3U2Oq9ugrDuTQ50bB3boV5DkXM. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes Warning: Permanently added '192.0.2.100' (ECDSA) to the list of known hosts. username@192.0.2.100's password: nxos.9.2.4.bin 100% 1278MB 4.7MB/s 04:33 Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 524696710 Sep 22 16:47:35 2020 nxos.9.2.1.bin 542848198 Sep 22 17:15:54 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin
Step 3. Upgrade NX-OS Software to Target Release via Install All Command.
Begin a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade through the install all command. This command requires the nxos parameter to be passed in with the absolute filepath of the NX-OS unified binary image files corresponding with the target release.
This example shows the install all command where the nxos parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS 9.2(4) unified binary image file (bootflash:nxos.9.2.4.bin).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.9.2.4.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.9.2.4.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.2.4.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.2.4.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset default upgrade is not hitless
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 9.2(1) 9.2(4) yes
1 bios v5.3.1(05/17/2019) v5.3.1(05/17/2019) no
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Module 1: Refreshing compact flash and upgrading bios/loader/bootrom.
Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
Step 4. Verify Successful Target NX-OS Software Upgrade.
After the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch has reloaded, verify that the upgrade was successful through the show module command. The output of this command shows the desired target release. An example of this is shown here, where the switch was successfully upgraded to NX-OS software release 9.2(4).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ----------------------- ------ ---- 1 9.2(4) 1.1 NA
Step 5. Delete Source Release Binary Image File from Cisco Nexus Switch.
After verifying that the NX-OS software upgrade from the source release to the target release was successful, preserve free space on the switch's bootflash by deleting the source release's unified binary image files from the bootflash of the device. This can be done with the delete bootflash:{filename} command. An example of this is shown here, where the NX-OS 9.2(1) unified binary image file is deleted from the switch's bootflash.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 524696710 Sep 22 16:47:35 2020 nxos.9.2.1.bin 542848198 Sep 22 17:15:54 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:nxos.9.2.1.bin Do you want to delete "/nxos.9.2.1.bin" ? (yes/no/abort) [y] N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 542848198 Sep 22 17:15:54 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin
Upgrade From NX-OS 9.2(x) to NX-OS 9.3(x)
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 9.2(x) minor release to a target release in the NX-OS 9.3(x) minor release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 9.2(1) to a target release of 9.3(5):
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ----------------------- ------ ---- 1 9.2(1) 1.1 NA
Step 1. Upgrade From NX-OS 9.2(x) to NX-OS 9.2(4).
Use the Upgrade From NX-OS 9.2(x) to NX-OS 9.2(x) section of this document to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from your source release to NX-OS software release 9.2(4).
Step 2. Download Target Release from Cisco Software Download.
NX-OS 9.3(x) software uses a single NX-OS binary image file (sometimes referred to as a unified image file). You need to download this image from Cisco's Software Download website to your local computer. The specific steps you need to take to download software from Cisco's Software Download website are outside the scope of this document.
Step 3: Copy Target Release to Cisco Nexus Switch through NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP
Copy the target release unified binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch by executing the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP. For more information on this procedure, please refer to the Nexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure document.
This example demonstrates how to copy the NX-OS 9.3(5) software release unified binary image files through the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) from an SCP server 192.0.2.100 reachable via the management VRF.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 542848198 Sep 22 17:15:54 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy scp://username@192.0.2.100/nxos.9.3.5.bin bootflash: compact vrf management The authenticity of host '192.0.2.100 (192.0.2.100)' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:TwkQiylhtFDFPPwqh3U2Oq9ugrDuTQ50bB3boV5DkXM. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes Warning: Permanently added '192.0.2.100' (ECDSA) to the list of known hosts. username@192.0.2.100's password: nxos.9.3.5.bin 100% 1880MB 4.8MB/s 06:33 Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... Copy complete. N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 542848198 Sep 22 17:15:54 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin 669892018 Sep 22 19:09:35 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin
Step 4. Upgrade NX-OS Software to Target Release via Install All Command.
Begin a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade through the install all command. This command requires the nxos parameter to be passed in with the absolute filepath of the NX-OS unified binary image files corresponding with the target release.
This example shows the install all command where the nxos parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS 9.3(5) unified binary image file (bootflash:nxos.9.3.5.bin).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.9.3.5.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset default upgrade is not hitless
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 9.2(4) 9.3(5) yes
1 bios v5.3.1(05/17/2019) v5.3.1(05/17/2019) no
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Module 1: Refreshing compact flash and upgrading bios/loader/bootrom.
Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
Step 5. Verify Successful Target NX-OS Software Upgrade.
After the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch has reloaded, verify that the upgrade was successful through the show module command. The output of this command shows the desired target release. An example of this is shown here, where the switch was successfully upgraded to NX-OS software release 9.3(5).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ----------------------- ------ ---- 1 9.3(5) 1.1 NA
Step 6. Delete Intermediate Release Binary Image File from Cisco Nexus Switch.
After you verify that the NX-OS software upgrade from the intermediate release to the target release is successful, delete the intermediate release's unified binary image files from the bootflash of the device in order to preserve free space on the switch's bootflash. This can be done with the delete bootflash:{filename} command. An example of this is shown here, where the NX-OS 9.2(4) unified binary image file is deleted from the switch's bootflash.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 542848198 Sep 22 17:15:54 2020 nxos.9.2.4.bin 669892018 Sep 22 19:09:35 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:nxos.9.2.4.bin Do you want to delete "/nxos.9.2.4.bin" ? (yes/no/abort) [y] N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 669892018 Sep 22 19:09:35 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin
Upgrade From NX-OS 9.3(x) to NX-OS 9.3(x)
This section of the document describes how to perform a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade from a source release in the NX-OS 9.3(x) minor release to a target release in the NX-OS 9.3(x) minor release.
An example standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade is performed on a Cisco Nexus 3172PQ-10GE switch from a source release of 9.3(1) to a target release of 9.3(5):
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ----------------------- ------ ---- 1 9.3(1) 1.1 NA
Step 1. Download Target Release from Cisco Software Download.
NX-OS 9.3(x) software uses a single NX-OS binary image file (sometimes referred to as a unified image file). You need to download this image from Cisco's Software Download website to your local computer. The specific steps you need to take to download software from Cisco's Software Download website are outside the scope of this document.
Step 2. Copy Target Release to Cisco Nexus Switch through NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP.
In order to copy the target release unified binary image files to the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch, run the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP. For more information on this procedure, please refer toNexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure document
This example demonstrates how to copy the NX-OS 9.3(5) software release unified binary image files through the NX-OS Compact Image Procedure via SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) from an SCP server 192.0.2.100 reachable via the management VRF.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 510885739 Sep 22 19:56:37 2020 nxos.9.3.1.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# copy scp://username@192.0.2.100/nxos.9.3.5.bin bootflash: compact vrf management The authenticity of host '192.0.2.100 (192.0.2.100)' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:TwkQiylhtFDFPPwqh3U2Oq9ugrDuTQ50bB3boV5DkXM. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes Warning: Permanently added '192.0.2.100' (ECDSA) to the list of known hosts. username@192.0.2.100's password: nxos.9.3.5.bin 100% 1880MB 5.2MB/s 06:02 Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)... Copy complete. N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 510885739 Sep 22 19:56:37 2020 nxos.9.3.1.bin 669892018 Sep 22 21:38:04 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin
Step 3. Upgrade NX-OS Software to Target Release via Install All Command.
Begin a standard disruptive NX-OS software upgrade through the install all command. This command requires the nxos parameter to be passed in with the absolute filepath of the NX-OS unified binary image files corresponding with the target release.
This example shows the install all command where the nxos parameter points to the absolute filepath of the NX-OS 9.3(5) unified binary image file (bootflash:nxos.9.3.5.bin).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.9.3.5.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.5.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset default upgrade is not hitless
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 9.3(1) 9.3(5) yes
1 bios v5.3.1(05/17/2019) v5.3.1(05/17/2019) no
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Module 1: Refreshing compact flash and upgrading bios/loader/bootrom.
Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
Step 4. Verify Successful Target NX-OS Software Upgrade.
After the Nexus 3000 or 3100 Series switch has reloaded, verify that the upgrade was successful through the show module command. The output of this command shows the desired target release. An example of this is shown here, where the switch was successfully upgraded to NX-OS software release 9.3(5).
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# show module <snip> Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ----- ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------- 1 54 48x10GE + 6x40G Supervisor N3K-C3172PQ-10GE active * Mod Sw Hw Slot --- ----------------------- ------ ---- 1 9.3(5) 1.1 NA
Step 5. Delete Source Release Binary Image File from Cisco Nexus Switch.
After you verify that the NX-OS software upgrade from the intermediate release to the target release was successful, preserve free space on the switch's bootflash by deleting the intermediate release's unified binary image files from the bootflash of the device. This can be done with the delete bootflash:{filename} command. An example of this is shown here, where the NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(8) unified binary image file is deleted from the switch's bootflash.
N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 510885739 Sep 22 19:56:37 2020 nxos.9.3.1.bin 669892018 Sep 22 21:38:04 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# delete bootflash:nxos.9.3.1.bin Do you want to delete "/nxos.9.3.1.bin" ? (yes/no/abort) [y] N3K-C3172PQ-10GE# dir | include bin 669892018 Sep 22 21:38:04 2020 nxos.9.3.5.bin
Related Information
- YouTube - Documentation to Review Before an NX-OS Software Upgrade
- YouTube - NX-OS Software Upgrade from NX-OS 7.x to NX-OS 7.x Example
- YouTube - NX-OS Software Upgrade from NX-OS 6.x to NX-OS 7.x Example
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches Install and Upgrade Guides
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 9.3(x)
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 9.2(x)
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 7.x
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches Release Notes
- Nexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure
- Technical Support & Documentation - Cisco Systems
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Updated introduction
Corrected use of 'follow' and 'might'
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