Hardware-Avoid power interruptions during an installation procedure.The internal bootflash requires approximately 200 MB of free space. Space-Verify that sufficient space is available in the location where you are copying the images.You cannot configure a switch during an upgrade. Ensure that everyone who has access to the switch or the network is not configuring the switch or the network during this time.

Scheduling-You should upgrade when your network is stable and steady.

You should perform module installations or removals only before or after an upgrade.

Topology-You should make topology changes such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) or Fiber Channel (FC) fabric changes, that affect zoning, Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF), or FC domains before you perform an upgrade.

Obtain Documentation and Submit a Service Request Troubleshooting ISSUs and Disruptive Installations Upgrading a Direct vPC or a Single-Homed FEX Access Layer Minimizing the Impact of a Disruptive Upgrade Upgrading From Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(2)N2(1a) and Earlier Releases (Disruptive Upgrade) Upgrade Process for a vPC Topology on the Secondary Switch Upgrade Process for a vPC Topology on the Primary Switch ISSU Support With Fibre Channel and FCoE Topologiesįiber Channel/FCoE Protocol and Services During an ISSUĮthernet Interfaces on the Switch and the Fabric ExtendersĬopying the Running Configuration from an External Flash Memory DeviceĬopying the Startup Configuration from an External Flash Memory Device ISSU Support for vPC Topologies with Fabric Extenders ISSU Support For Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Supported Upgrade and Downgrade Paths for Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)N1(1c)

Upgrading the BIOS and Power Sequencer Images Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 5.0(3)N1(1c) Table of ContentsĬisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 5.0(3)N1(1c)Ĭisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches and Associated Expansion ModulesĬisco Nexus 5500 Platform Switches and Associated Expansion Modules

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