Guides users through the graphical interface upgrade process for APIC Release 6.2 or later, covering dashboard access, image downloads, and upgrading both APIC controllers and network switches.
Ensure that you check and follow these guidelines:
Beginning with Cisco APIC release 6.2(1), policy-based downgrade is not supported when you select pre 6.2(1) image as the target firmware.
Access the dashboard
Access the firmware status dashboard to view APIC nodes and switches in your fabric.
Download APIC, APIC CIMC, switch and additional rules for pre-upgrade validation on APICs
Learn how to download images to the Cisco APIC firmware repository from an external file server or your local machine.
Upgrade or downgrade the Cisco APIC CIMC from releases 6.2 or later
Learn how to upgrade or downgrade the Cisco APIC CIMC from releases 6.2 or later using the integrated workflow in the APIC user interface. This procedure ensures compatibility and guides you through each step of the process.
Upgrade or downgrade Cisco APIC from release 6.2 or later
Configure Cisco APIC upgrades or downgrades using the enhanced streamlined process available from release 6.2 or later.
Upgrade or downgrade leaf and spine switches through APIC running release 6.2x or later
Learn how to configure upgrade or downgrade operations using Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) running release 6.2x or later for leaf and spine switches.