Replace ACI leaf node with a different model

[SIMMN]

I have a small ACI fabric in prod. I need to replace a 9300 leaf with another different 9300 model. I would like to keep using the same node Id and node name. So the related policies are pushed by APIC. I know this works for the same model of switches, such as for RMA. But I am not sure if that works for different switch models. The two different switches are the same generation though.

[micgarc2 · Accepted solution]

Should be fine. Follow these steps to replace the leaf properly: https://community.cisco.com/t5/data-center-documents/replacing-a-leaf-or-spine-switch-in-aci-fabric/ta-p/3216701

[SIMMN]

Thanks, I do have that link and as matter of fact, I did put in a comment for that article asking the same thing :)

[YanL]

Here's the exact procedure on 4.1.1i

Virtual Port Channel Migration - Migration of Nodes from a First-Generation Switch to a Second-Generation Switch

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus9000/hw/aci_hig/guide/b_aci_hardware_install_guide/b_aci_hardware_install_guide_chapter_011.html#id_97986