11-28-2024 07:02 AM
Hi
So we are running FiAB with eWLC installed, I want to upgrade the IOS-XE image on our 9300/9500 Swithches,
1. IOS-XE and eWLC image versions must mach ?
2.In DNAC Image repository I see the different image es but dont see any eWLC images downloaded, I have to manually download this and once Switch upgraded then manually upgrade eWLC ???
3.I have added two images, the ios-xe image in image repository has an addon tab it says Addon 4 and also a sub-package which is the eWLC Image for this IOS-XE version 17.12.0.4SPA.bin, does this mean if I upgraded the Switches to this IOS-XE version the eWLC would also be upgraded because of the sub-package or would I still need to maually upgrade the eWLC image?????
Thanks
11-28-2024 07:56 AM
1. yes
2. DNAC gives u tool to handle it:
3. yes (Base must be Golden)
11-28-2024 08:04 AM
& btw, be aware of below:
11-29-2024 03:51 AM
@andy!doesnt!like!uucp
So in the Addons section I see the eWLC and bug fixes if I select the download I then see verified once download finished, if I the upgrade a Switch running eWLC, does DNAC automatically upgrade both images 9300 and eWLC ??
Thanks
11-29-2024 03:58 AM
yes
11-29-2024 06:09 AM
@andy!doesnt!like!uucp
Does the image contain the AP software. ?? whats the order of operation is it the below?
1.9300 IOS-XE image gets upgrade to the selected image
2.eWLC Image gets upgraded automatically
3.APs get new image pushed from new eWLC image.
Thanks
11-29-2024 06:26 AM - edited 11-29-2024 02:23 PM
APSP is separate pack downloadable from CCO repo. but it's only available for WLCs not eWLC
11-29-2024 02:00 PM - edited 11-29-2024 02:01 PM
11-29-2024 02:29 PM
"3.APs get new image pushed from new eWLC image." is something included in (e)WLC image but there r a lot of cases when update for arbitrary AP's HW new image gets updated via ASPS like it was in AIR-OS case via APs-update packages.
11-30-2024 04:14 AM
@andy!doesnt!like!uucp
Is there a way to check if the new image has AP pack included ??
Thanks
12-01-2024 03:03 AM
that is good Q i'd also like to have n explicit statements from Cisco.
so far i guess it should be as per Recommended Cisco IOS XE Releases for Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers - Cisco
12-01-2024 12:45 PM
FiAB Upgrade with eWLC:
Compatibility: Yes, IOS-XE and eWLC versions must be compatible for FiAB functionality.
Separate Images: DNAC may not always show eWLC images. You might need to download them manually from Cisco.com. However, it's generally recommended to upgrade both together for consistency.
Sub-package: The "Addon 4" with eWLC sub-package simplifies things. Upgrading to this IOS-XE version will automatically upgrade the eWLC to the included version (17.12.0.4SPA.bin).
TL;DR: Upgrade the IOS-XE image with the sub-package. It handles eWLC upgrade automatically.
12-02-2024 03:22 AM
@nnemrmaika What if there is no Add ons to download (Add on N/A) for the image in DNAC would this mean that the eWLC would need upgrading manually or is the eWLC built into the image as I have used this image on an Edge node and I do see in flash the eWLC files .??
12-02-2024 04:39 AM
eWLC is supplied as sub-pack. if it's not show in the corresponding section import it manually to dnac
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