Nexus 3048 upgrade Path 7.0(3)I7(7) to 9.3(11)

[ddjames]

I intend up upgrade our Cisco Nexus 3048 Switches from 7.0(3)I7(7) to 9.3(11) and am curious if I can go for a straight upgrade or if I will need to go to another verision first? These switches are using HSRP between each other and serve as our main gateway to the internet. 

[MHM Cisco World]

Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Release Notes, Release 9.3(9) - Cisco

[ddjames]

If I'm reading that correctly, we shouldn't have to upgrade to 7.0(3)I7(8) as an intermediate step-up as we are past the verison it specifies, 7.0(3)I7(6). One thing that isn't as clear from reading this, would we need to upgrade with the compact image, or standalone. There's a pretty significant difference in file size between the 2.

[MHM Cisco World]

Cisco Nexus 9000 and 3000 ISSU Support Matrix <<- did you check matrix ?
there is path and many alternative path,

[ddjames]

Ah, I see the 7.0(3)I7(7) → 7.0(3)I7(10) → 9.3(11) path listed in there.  Would I be able to get away with using the compact images then? or would I have to download the full image to upgrade?

[MHM Cisco World]

I see your Q but relay I dont full sure that I can answer or suggest you which one is OK for your case. 
sorry can you put it in separate post.
thanks 
MHM

[MHM Cisco World]

Nexus 3000, 3100, and 3500 NX-OS Compact Image Procedure - Cisco

this can help you in Compact Image selection