01-15-2019 08:45 PM - edited 03-08-2019 05:03 PM
Hi,
Preparing for Nexus 9k upgrade from 6.x to 7.0(3).l7.4. However i have read due to few caveats, it is good in two stage upgrade i.e. from 6.x to 7.0.(3).l3-l6 etc. and then instal 7.0(3).l7(4).
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01-15-2019 09:16 PM
you can upgrade from 6.1X to 7.X directly ( but make sure you read the release notes before upgrade)
below documents for reference :
01-15-2019 09:16 PM
you can upgrade from 6.1X to 7.X directly ( but make sure you read the release notes before upgrade)
below documents for reference :
01-15-2019 09:34 PM
one caveats
■ When upgrading to Cisco NX-OS Release to 7.0(3)I7(4) from 7.0(3)I2(x) or before and running EVPN VXLAN configuration, an intermediate upgrade to 7.0(3)I4(x) or 7.0(3)I5(x) or 7.0(3)I6(x) is required. For further details, please refer to CSCvh02777.
■ When upgrading to Cisco NX-OS Release 7.0(3)I7(4) running EVPN VXLAN and redistributing BGP EVPN into OSPF, match the route-type internal under the relevant route-map configured.
Is there any other while upgrading from 6.1. In case we are not using VXLAN than this shouldn't be a problem?
01-15-2019 09:39 PM
yes correct, as long as you are not using that features, you are good.
06-29-2023 08:07 AM
Hi @shaharshad ,
Yes, you are correct. Cisco recommends upgrading Nexus 9k switches from 6.x to 7.0(3).l7.4 in two stages:
This is because there are a few caveats associated with upgrading directly from 6.x to 7.0(3).l7.4. For example, if you are using vPC, you may experience Layer 2 connectivity issues. Additionally, some features may not be available in 7.0(3).l7.4 if they were not present in the previous version of NX-OS.
By upgrading in two stages, you can avoid these issues and ensure a smooth upgrade process.
For future reference here is the issu matrix tool.
https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/dcn/tools/nexus-9k3k-issu-matrix/index.html
Here are two videos made by some of my peers:
Here is the upgrade proceedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IE1vmg8Q7M
Here are the upgrade types: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vagAc4N7wyw
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