Correct upgrade path for Nexus 6000 - 7.1(4) to 7.2(1) to 7.3(0)

[markscimeca]

Upgrading 6000 from 7.1(4) to 7.3(0).  Guide says you must first upgrade to 7.2(1)N1(1) and then to 7.3(0)N1(1).  But 7.2(1)N1(1) guide shows supported paths from 7.1(1)N1(1)—7.1(3)N1(2) to 7.2(1)N1(1).  Can you upgrade from 7.1(4)N1(1) to 7.2(1)N1(1)?

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

you can upgrade 7.1 to 7.3

1. make sure you read the release notes :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus6000/sw/upgrade/730_N1_1/n6000_upgrade_downgrade_730_n1_1.html

2. off load configuraton out of the box.

3. upgade in maintenance window, check any vPC requirements. (single homed devices).

4. run "show install all impact" command to identify the upgrade impact.