Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 10.6(x)
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 10.6(x)
This guide provides comprehensive instructions and best practices for upgrading or downgrading NX-OS software on N9000 Series switches, including detailed procedures for standard and enhanced In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU). It also covers specialized topics such as transceiver firmware upgrade, modular package optionality using RPM and DNF commands, and the technical steps required to convert switches between NX-OS and ACI boot modes.
This table summarizes the new and changed features in this guide for Release 10.6(x) and provides links to the sections where they are documented.
| Feature |
Description |
Changed in Release |
Where Documented |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min-disruptive ISSU support on N9364E-SG2 switches |
Added support for minimally disruptive ISSU on N9364E-SG2 switches |
10.6(3)F |
|
| N9164E-NS4-O software image |
Added a new software image for N9164E-NS4-O switch |
10.6(2n) |
|
| MACsec ND ISSU |
Added support for ND ISSU on MACsec-enabled interfaces on N9300-GX2, H2R, and H1 switches |
10.6(2)F |
|
| Transceiver firmware upgrade using NX-OS commands |
Added support for transceiver firmware upgrade using the NX-OS command framework on N9364E-SG2-Q and N9364E-SG2-O switches |
10.6(2)F |
|
| Software image for Smart switches |
Introduced a new software image for N9324C-SE1U and N9348Y2C6D-SE1U Smart switches |
10.6(2)F |
|
| NA |
No new features added for this release | 10.6(1)F |
NA |
Explains how to manage software upgrades and downgrades for N9000 Series switches, including the use of standard and enhanced In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU) to minimize network downtime.
Describes how the transceiver firmware or embedded software updates for N9000 optical modules are designed to optimize performance, address security vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with current industry standards.
Explains how the NX-OS modular package management allows for the selective addition, removal, and upgrade of specific features without altering the base software.
Informs how to transition N9000 Series switches between NX-OS and ACI boot modes by following specific image installation and configuration procedures.
Provides instructions about migration from one pair of Nexus 9000 Series switches to another within a vPC topology, covering both forklift upgrades and specific procedures for the -R series models.