NAM-2 Software Upgrade

[dasmith58]

I have a NAM-2 which is in need of an upgrade so I can use HTTP secure server and hopefully SSH. Currently the version info is:

NAM application image version: 3.3(1-Patch-3)

Maintenance image version: 2.1(1)

NAM Daughter Card Micro code version: 1.31.1.27 (NAM)

BIOS Version: 4.0-Rel 6.0.4

Installed patches:

Can I upgrade directly to the newest version or do I need to upgrade a version at a time?

Thanks for any/all assist!!

[AFROJ AHMAD · Accepted solution]

Hi,

1 : 

To upgrade the NAM module without losing the old data you need to follow the
below Path (  3.3.1  >> 3.4  >> 3.6  then 4.x ) :

You can upgrade WS-SVC-NAM-1 and WS-SVC-NAM-2 modules to NAM 3.6 from NAM
3.4 and NAM 3.5 software releases (with any patches). 

Note : http://www.cisco.com/en/US/i/templates/blank.gifNAM 3.6 does not
support upgrades from NAM 3.3 or below.

Please check the below link :
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/network_analysis_module_software/3.
6/catalyst_6000/quick/guide/cat6kqsg.html#wp46329

Supported Upgrade for Image 4.0:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/network_analysis_module_software/4.
0/release/notes/nam40note.html#wp39578


2 :

Other option is to do a clean Install on the Existing the NAM Module , then
directly install the 4.x on NAM

root@localhost# upgrade ftp-url -install

Note http://www.cisco.com/en/US/i/templates/blank.gifThe --install keyword
clears and recreates all of the NAM partitions; this action is similar to
restoring the factory-default state. If you use the --install keyword, the
previously stored reports and data (if any) will be lost. 


Below is the Procedure to Upgrade the Application Image :

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/network_analysis_module_software/4.
2/switch/configuration/guide/advcfg.html#wp1064663


Below is the Procedure to Upgrading the Maintenance Image :

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/network_analysis_module_software/4.
2/switch/configuration/guide/advcfg.html#wp1035678


First of all In order to upgrade the NAM Application image , you must first
boot the NAM in Maintenance Partition, otherwise you'll get errors. please
refer to the section: "Upgrading the NAM Application Software with Cisco IOS
Software" at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/network_analysis_module_software/4.
0/switch/configuration/guide/advcfg.html#wp1064663

NOTE: you can Upgarde the NAM Image to 5.x but for that you need to make sure you have 2GB of RAM for optimum performance..

I hope this info will help you..

Thanks

Afroj