Provides instructions for managing Cisco ACI software upgrades and downgrades using the NX-OS style command-line interface. It details essential procedures such as image repository management, switch group configuration, and the application of maintenance policies.
You can upgrade the software using the CLI.
Ensure that you check and follow these guidelines:
If you create policies for upgrade through the GUI, you cannot change that same policy through the CLI, and vice versa.
Upgrade or downgrade the Cisco APIC software using the NX-OS Style CLI
Upgrades or downgrades the Cisco APIC software using the NX-OS style command line interface. This procedure ensures the controller cluster remains available during the process.
Upgrade or downgrade the switches using the NX-OS style CLI
Upgrades or downgrades switches by configuring firmware repositories and switch groups through the NX-OS style CLI. This procedure manages firmware versions and scheduling for network infrastructure nodes.
Upgrade or downgrade the catalog software version using the NX-OS style CLI
Updates or reverts the catalog software version by adding a specific catalog image to the repository and verifying the status via the CLI.