5k to 9k migration procedure

[T_tow]

We will be migrating a pair of 5ks and FEXs to a pair of 9ks and FEXs.  Is there any good documentation I could refer to before tackling this?  I have the gist I guess but just want to make sure everything is correct before the migration.  The 9ks have already been set up with a few new things so I'm wondering what I should make sure has been migrated.

[balaji.bandi]

Both are Nexus code, so its easy to migrate. until other wise you have any specific config like unified ports configured.

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[T_tow]

Ok sounds good. The 9k actually already has other things on it I will just be adding the 5k and it's FEX to the 9k and it's FEX.

[T_tow]

One more quick question.  I migrated some back up cables over to the 9k with switchport access.  The ports are showing up but when I do a show int brief the ports are showing as Eth103/1/36 vlan 3024 access down inactive.  Shouldn't this interface be up or is it down because it's a backup cable?

[balaji.bandi]

Since we do not know your topo, every physical device you migrate to new environment they should come up as port. either it is active or standby interface of windows/any device.

you can not have 2 legs, one in nexus 5K and 1 in nexus 9K, until you have designed properly.

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[T_tow]

So basically when I migrate I can do a straight copy paste from the 5k to the 9k?