topic Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades in Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)

SD Access Switch Upgrades

benolyndav — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:02:15 GMT

So we are running FiAB with eWLC installed, I want to upgrade the IOS-XE image on our 9300/9500 Swithches,

1. IOS-XE and eWLC image versions must mach ?

2.In DNAC Image repository I see the different image es but dont see any eWLC images downloaded, I have to manually download this and once Switch upgraded then manually upgrade eWLC ???

3.I have added two images, the ios-xe image in image repository has an addon tab it says Addon 4 and also a sub-package which is the eWLC Image for this IOS-XE version 17.12.0.4SPA.bin, does this mean if I upgraded the Switches to this IOS-XE version the eWLC would also be upgraded because of the sub-package or would I still need to maually upgrade the eWLC image?????

Thanks

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

Andrii Oliinyk — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:56:53 GMT

1. yes
2. DNAC gives u tool to handle it:

3. yes (Base must be Golden)

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

Andrii Oliinyk — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:04:19 GMT

& btw, be aware of below:

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

benolyndav — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:51:56 GMT

@Andrii Oliinyk
So in the Addons section I see the eWLC and bug fixes if I select the download I then see verified once download finished, if I the upgrade a Switch running eWLC, does DNAC automatically upgrade both images 9300 and eWLC ??

Thanks

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

Andrii Oliinyk — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:58:38 GMT

yes

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

benolyndav — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:09:14 GMT

@Andrii Oliinyk
Does the image contain the AP software. ?? whats the order of operation is it the below?

1.9300 IOS-XE image gets upgrade to the selected image

2.eWLC Image gets upgraded automatically

3.APs get new image pushed from new eWLC image.

Thanks

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

Andrii Oliinyk — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:23:04 GMT

APSP is separate pack downloadable from CCO repo. but it's only available for WLCs not eWLC

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

benolyndav — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:01:12 GMT

@Andrii Oliinyk

What does that mean please I dont understand.??

Thanks

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

Andrii Oliinyk — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:29:26 GMT

"3.APs get new image pushed from new eWLC image." is something included in (e)WLC image but there r a lot of cases when update for arbitrary AP's HW new image gets updated via ASPS like it was in AIR-OS case via APs-update packages.

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

benolyndav — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:14:36 GMT

@Andrii Oliinyk
Is there a way to check if the new image has AP pack included ??

Thanks

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

Andrii Oliinyk — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:03:57 GMT

that is good Q i'd also like to have n explicit statements from Cisco.

so far i guess it should be as per Recommended Cisco IOS XE Releases for Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers - Cisco

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

nnemrmaika — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:45:19 GMT

FiAB Upgrade with eWLC:
Compatibility: Yes, IOS-XE and eWLC versions must be compatible for FiAB functionality.
Separate Images: DNAC may not always show eWLC images. You might need to download them manually from Cisco.com. However, it's generally recommended to upgrade both together for consistency.
Sub-package: The "Addon 4" with eWLC sub-package simplifies things. Upgrading to this IOS-XE version will automatically upgrade the eWLC to the included version (17.12.0.4SPA.bin).
TL;DR: Upgrade the IOS-XE image with the sub-package. It handles eWLC upgrade automatically.

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

benolyndav — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:22:58 GMT

@nnemrmaika What if there is no Add ons to download (Add on N/A) for the image in DNAC would this mean that the eWLC would need upgrading manually or is the eWLC built into the image as I have used this image on an Edge node and I do see in flash the eWLC files .??

Re: SD Access Switch Upgrades

Andrii Oliinyk — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:39:51 GMT

eWLC is supplied as sub-pack. if it's not show in the corresponding section import it manually to dnac