Guides users through downloading firmware images and upgrading APIC software and leaf/spine switch versions using the graphical user interface for releases 4.x and 5.0.
Ensure that you check and follow these guidelines:
You must decommission an unsupported leaf switch that is connected to the Cisco APIC and move the cables to the other leaf switch that is part of the fabric before you upgrade or downgrade the image.
Download APIC and switch images on apics
Configure firmware image downloads of APICs and ACI switches into APIC's firmware repository from an external file server or from your local machine.
Upgrade or downgrade the Cisco APIC from releases 4.x or 5.0
Configure the upgrade or downgrade of the Cisco APIC software from releases 4.x or 5.0 using GUI-based procedures.
Upgrade or downgrade the leaf and spine switches through a Cisco APIC running releases 4.x or 5.0
Configure switch firmware upgrades or downgrades using the Cisco APIC GUI for systems running releases 4.x or 5.0.