Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Upgrade Guide

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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Upgrade Guide

Schedule a device software upgrade workflow

Updated: July 1, 2026

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Configure a device software upgrade workflow in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Release 20.18.1 or later to schedule upgrades for selected devices. This ensures software updates are performed at a specified time with minimal disruption.

Schedule a device software upgrade workflow to automate and control the timing of software updates on selected devices using Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Release 20.18.1 or later.

  • This task helps ensure devices are upgraded efficiently and at a time that minimizes network disruption.

Use this task when you need to upgrade device software in a managed and scheduled manner, especially in environments where immediate upgrades may impact operations.

This workflow is relevant for administrators using Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Release 20.18.1 or later who want to coordinate device upgrades.

  • Scheduling upgrades allows for better planning and reduces the risk of unexpected downtime.

Before you begin

Follow these steps to schedule a device software upgrade workflow:

Procedure

  1. In the SD-WAN Manager menu, click Workflows > Workflow Library.

  2. Start a new software upgrade workflow: Workflow Library > Device Software Upgrade.

  3. After choosing the devices, in the Action section, choose Download and Upgrade to schedule upgrade.

  4. In the Scheduler section, choose Later .

    Note
    Choose the Now option to upgrade device software immediately after completing the workflow.

  5. Add a Task Name and choose the Start Date, Start Time, and Select Timezone.

    Alternately, choose Site Time to perform the software upgrade in the device's local time zone.

  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the workflow.

After completing this task, the device software upgrade is scheduled and will be executed at the specified time. Devices will be upgraded according to the workflow configuration.

What to do next

To view the list of successful upgrades on the devices, click on the Task log in the task bar.