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Cisco Configuration Guide, Release 4.2

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About this document

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for upgrading
Factors that affect the upgrade
Update the Cisco IMC firmware
Password policy
Password requirements
Supported upgrade paths for hot fixes

Upgrade to Catalyst Center 3.1.6

Set up NIC bonding
Upgrade from 2.3.7.x to 3.1.6

Upgrade to Catalyst Center 2.3.7.11

Cisco ISE is required for group-based policy
Set up NIC bonding
Upgrade from 2.3.7.x to 2.3.7.11
Upgrade from 2.3.7.x to 2.3.7.10
Upgrade from 2.3.7.x to 2.3.7.9

Prerequisites

Updated: April 3, 2026

Overview

Outlines the conditions and preparations required before initiating any upgrade process for Catalyst Center, covering system checks, network settings, security policies, and connectivity requirements.

Prerequisites for upgrading

Details the essential system updates, permissions, network connectivity checks, and backup procedures that must be completed before starting any Catalyst Center upgrade.

Factors that affect the upgrade

Explains the minimum internet speed and bandwidth requirements for the software release download.

Update the Cisco IMC firmware

Points to guides that describe how to determine the Cisco IMC firmware version for your Catalyst Center release and how to update the firmware.

Password policy

Describes the password policy in Catalyst Center.

Password requirements

Describes password requirements for Catalyst Center.

Supported upgrade paths for hot fixes

Lists the supported upgrade paths for hot fixes and recommends which release you should upgrade to.

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