Nexus 5548 IOS upgradation path.

[vinayjaiswal]

Hi Guys,

We wanted to upgrade our nexus 5k switches with  Cisco Recommended version ie 7.1(4)N1(1)  from

5.1(3)N1(1a).

Model: N5K-C5548UP.

As per Cisco docs, we can upgrade it with disruptive process but can we go directly to target version or we need any upgrade path for this upgradation???

Pls suggest.

Thanks,

Vijay G.



:

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

You can't go directly to  7.1(4)N1(1). You would have to use the upgrade path and possibly upgrade in 2 or 3 stages. In most cases, the BIOS and possibly the power firmware also needs to be upgraded as well.  Also, make sure to read this document very carefully and use the "show install all impact" command to identify the impact. 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5000/sw/upgrade/513_N1_1a/n5000_upgrade_downgrade_513_n1_1a.html

HTH