08-30-2023 10:27 AM
Hello,
We have an HyperFlex system with 5 nodes HXAF240C-M5SX, HX 4.5(2B), UCS Server FW 4.1(3d) and 2 x FI UCS-FI-6454 Bundle 4.2(1m).
Each node has ESXi 7.0 Update 2e build 19290878 and a vCenter 7.0.3 Build 20990077
We would like to patch the ESXi servers to ESXi 7.0 Update 3m or 3n, could we do that directly from the vCenter Updates or we have to respect some compatibility rules with the HX 4.5(2B)?
Thanks,
Omar De Souza.
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08-30-2023 03:08 PM - edited 08-30-2023 06:46 PM
Hi @OmarDeSouza84463 ,
The easiest way to upgrade your Servers and Fabric Interconnects is using Intersight.com
The ONLY was to upgrade the HyperFlex nodes is to use the official Cisco ESXi package. You can do this two ways
In HyperFlex Connect (log in with your vCenter username/password), select the Upgrade option to reveal a space where you can drag the zip file to do the upgrade once you've checked the ESXi option
Tip: Download the HX Data Platform upgrade package (it will be a .tgz file) from software.cisco.com too, and upgrade your HXDP as well. Current recommended release is 4.5(2e) or 5.0(2d)
The advantage of the Intersight method is that it can upgrade everything in a couple of clicks.
The DISADVANTAGE of the Intersight method is that there is a lot of stuff downloaded directly to your devices - my experience is that this method takes considerably longer than the HX Connect method - but your milage may vary.
The advantage of the HX Connect method is that you are more in control - it that is what you want. And I DIDN'T include the convoluted process of upgrading the M5 Hardware in my explanation above - that involves
So. The easiest way to upgrade your HX Servers is using Intersight. But for me (because I'm old school and like to be in control) I'd use the HyperFlex connect method. Probably....
So far I've only covered the HX Nodes.
To upgrade the UCS Manager Software, there are 3 methods.
AND FINALLY...
The UCS Server FW 4.1(3d).
Much like the other scenarios above, you can download firmware and upload it in UCS Manager, but this time you'll have to also kick off the upgrade process in UCS Manager.
It is so complicated, I'm not even going to begin to describe it.
OR - there's intersight.
08-30-2023 03:08 PM - edited 08-30-2023 06:46 PM
Hi @OmarDeSouza84463 ,
The easiest way to upgrade your Servers and Fabric Interconnects is using Intersight.com
The ONLY was to upgrade the HyperFlex nodes is to use the official Cisco ESXi package. You can do this two ways
In HyperFlex Connect (log in with your vCenter username/password), select the Upgrade option to reveal a space where you can drag the zip file to do the upgrade once you've checked the ESXi option
Tip: Download the HX Data Platform upgrade package (it will be a .tgz file) from software.cisco.com too, and upgrade your HXDP as well. Current recommended release is 4.5(2e) or 5.0(2d)
The advantage of the Intersight method is that it can upgrade everything in a couple of clicks.
The DISADVANTAGE of the Intersight method is that there is a lot of stuff downloaded directly to your devices - my experience is that this method takes considerably longer than the HX Connect method - but your milage may vary.
The advantage of the HX Connect method is that you are more in control - it that is what you want. And I DIDN'T include the convoluted process of upgrading the M5 Hardware in my explanation above - that involves
So. The easiest way to upgrade your HX Servers is using Intersight. But for me (because I'm old school and like to be in control) I'd use the HyperFlex connect method. Probably....
So far I've only covered the HX Nodes.
To upgrade the UCS Manager Software, there are 3 methods.
AND FINALLY...
The UCS Server FW 4.1(3d).
Much like the other scenarios above, you can download firmware and upload it in UCS Manager, but this time you'll have to also kick off the upgrade process in UCS Manager.
It is so complicated, I'm not even going to begin to describe it.
OR - there's intersight.
09-03-2023 08:55 AM
Thanks a lot for your answer Chris! it's very helpful for me.
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