n3k-c3172-tq-10gt os upgrade [Installation failed. Return code 0x40930014 (configuration copy failed)]

[Jun123123]

n3k-c3172-tq-10gt The operating system of the device was started for the first time.

Version: 7.0 (3) I2 (2b)

Version: nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin

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-First OS upgrade attempt-

Switch_3(config)# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive

Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Verifying image type.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
[## ] 5% -- SUCCESS

Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[# ] 0%
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[# ] 0%
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset Incompatible image

Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 7.0(3)I2(2b) 7.0(3)I4(8b) yes
1 bios v3.5.0(01/25/2016) v4.0.0(12/05/2016) yes

Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] ^C

Really abort ISSU? y/n [n]-
DATA_Server_Switch_3(config)# ye installation (y/n)? [n]
^
% Invalid parameter detected at '^' marker.
DATA_Server_Switch_3(config)# show boot
Current Boot Variables:

sup-1
NXOS variable = bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I2.2b.bin
No module boot variable set

Boot Variables on next reload:

sup-1
NXOS variable = bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I2.2b.bin
No module boot variable set
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After installing the first OS, when asked whether to reload, I accidentally entered a typo and proceeded with OS Install again.

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-Second OS Upgrade-

Switch_3(config)# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive

Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Verifying image type.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[# ] 0%
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[# ] 0%
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset Incompatible image

Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 7.0(3)I2(2b) 7.0(3)I4(8b) yes
1 bios v3.5.0(01/25/2016) v4.0.0(12/05/2016) yes

Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y

Install is in progress, please wait.

Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- FAIL.
Return code 0x401E0000 (request was aborted).

Resetting boot variables. Please wait.
[####################] 100%

Install has failed. Return code 0x40930014 (Configuration copy failed).
Please identify the cause of the failure, and try 'install all' again.
DATA_Server_Switch_3(config)#
DATA_Server_Switch_3(config)#
DATA_Server_Switch_3(config)# Install has failed. Return code 0x40930014 (Configuration copy failed).

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However, the command that the configuration copy failed has been issued, and the save to config is currently not possible.
After the second attempt, I forcefully reloaded the equipment, and all configs were lost and the equipment was initialized.

After resetting the backed up content, I tried to save it, but the log below appears, and the config is not saved.

2019 Jan 24:28:03 Switch_3 %SECURITYD-2-INVALID_ADMIN_PASSWD
2019 Jan 24:28:03 Switch_3 %SYSMGR-3-CFGWRITE_SRVFAILED: Service "Security Daemon" failed to store items configuration (error-id 0x404A0052).
2019 Jan 24:28:03 Switch_3 %SYSMGR-2-CFGWRITE_ABORTED: Configuration copy bound.
2019 Jan 24:28:04 Switch_3 %SYSMGR-3-CFGWRITE_FAILED: Configuration copy failed (error-id 0x401E0000).

I wonder if there are any mistakes I made during OS upgrade or if there is any way I can recover them.

[Hanfeng Cai]

It looks issue caused by fact that system did not have password defined for ADMIN username. 

Please try following cmd:

username admin password #%^$#  <<<< set up a new password for admin account

[Jun123123]

The password for the admin account, the default account, is known to be empty,
I am wondering if it is appropriate to set it separately,

If you set the password for the admin account as you like, you can not save the current config,
I wonder if it will be a solution.

Thank you very much for your reply.

[Hanfeng Cai · Accepted solution]

Have you ever tried? Set password for admin account and save config, it would be failed?

[Jun123123]

I have never tried it.

If you try,

switch (config): username admin privilege15 password (empty)

I wonder if you should try this way.

I know that the default id / pw of the nexus admin account is id: admin, pw: empty (enter).

[Hanfeng Cai]

never set it as empty, you must set an actual pw

[Jun123123]

Thank you very much for your reply.
I understand that I need to set the PW of the default account admin.
If so, I do not understand the message that comes out as an incompatible image in the OS version.
These messages appeared during the installation process as shown below.

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Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset Incompatible image
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I wonder what "collecting running" means below.
Does it mean to copy the current config to the upgraded OS image?
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Collecting "running" plugin(s) information.
[# ] 0%
Collecting plugin(s) information from "new" image.
[# ] 0%
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The following is a message after Yes to inquire whether to proceed with reboot after OS upgrade.
The OS of the device was installed by installing the recommended version nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin. (https://software.cisco.com/download/home/285001670/type/282088129/release/7.0%25283%2529I4%25288b%2529?i=!pp)

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Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 7.0(3)I2(2b) 7.0(3)I4(8b) yes
1 bios v3.5.0(01/25/2016) v4.0.0(12/05/2016) yes

Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y

Install is in progress, please wait.

Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS

Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- FAIL.
Return code 0x401E0000 (request was aborted).

Resetting boot variables. Please wait.
[####################] 100%

Install has failed. Return code 0x40930014 (Configuration copy failed).
Please identify the cause of the failure, and try 'install all' again.
Switch_3(config)#
Switch_3(config)#
Switch_3(config)# Install has failed. Return code 0x40930014 (Configuration copy failed).
^
% Invalid command at '^' marker.
Switch_3(config)# ^C
Switch_3(config)#
Switch_3(config)#
Switch_3(config)#
Switch_3(config)#
Switch_3(config)# show boot
Current Boot Variables:

sup-1
NXOS variable = bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I4.8b.bin
No module boot variable set

Boot Variables on next reload:

sup-1
NXOS variable = bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I2.2b.bin
No module boot variable set
Switch_3(config)#

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In the inventory information below, we are currently using the N3K-C3172TQ-10GT.
The OS of the device was downloaded from the recommended version nxos.7.0.3.i4.8b.bin. (https://software.cisco.com/download/home/285001670/type/282088129/release/7.0%25283%2529I4%25288b%2529?i=!pp)
Did I download the wrong OS and proceed with the installation?
The Prod. # Of the device is N3K-C3172TQ-32T, which can be found at (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-3172tq-32t-switch/model.html) Product For the ID value,
The model N3K-C3172TQ-10GT is not specified.

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NAME: "Chassis", DESCR: "Nexus 3172T Chassis"
PID: N3K-C3172TQ-10GT , VID: V01 ,

NAME: "Slot 1", DESCR: "48x10GT + 6x40G Supervisor"
PID: N3K-C3172TQ-10GT , VID: V01 ,
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[Hanfeng Cai]

I suppose this is a cosmetic issue, but I don't have lab to verify it. You could open a TAC case to look into it.

[Jun123123]

After upgrading to the recommended OS,
I can confirm that the new version has been uploaded,
I can not reboot and force a reboot,
All configurations have disappeared.
This event does not set the PW in the admin account after all, and the boot path is not saved and changed.
Could it be a problem booting to an existing version when rebooting?

[Jun123123]

Thank you for your reply.

I wonder what kind of problem is the appearance problem.