12-06-2019 01:13 PM - edited 12-06-2019 01:13 PM
I have taken ownership of a project that Nexus NX-OS switches, specifically 5548; however, I am very new to the Nexus line.
Due to the latter, what is the best upgrade path - meaning when should I upgrade this type of switch? Is this something I keep updating when new versions come out or do I just upgrade when I need (1) to fix security issues or (2) new features or (3) bugs.
In addition, I noticed there is a 'kick start' image as well. Should this get upgraded as well? What does this feature provide?
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12-06-2019 01:39 PM - edited 12-06-2019 01:40 PM
In addition, I noticed there is a 'kick start' image as well. Should this get upgraded as well? What does this feature provide?
The Nexus series switches come with 2 images, one is the "kick Start" image and the other one is the "system image". When you upgrade or downgrade, you have to do both.
As for when to upgrade, there is really no need to upgrade these switches as soon as new mage comes out. Usually, you upgrade when there is bug in the software, you need a feature that is not supported in the image you are running or there are security holes in the image you are running. That said, you don't want to let the image on the switch to get too old. So, even if there is no issues with the image you are running, it is a good idea to upgrade once a year or once every 2 years.
This a just my opinion.
HTH
12-06-2019 03:44 PM
So, it all depends on how old the version you are running is. Say, you are running 6.x and you want to go to 7.x, you usually can go straight to 7.x but say you are running 5.x or 6.x and you want to go to 7.x, you most likely have to go from 5 to 6 and 6 to 7. So, it all depends. Here is document you can start looking at and learn about path upgrades and how you go from one version to another.
HTH
12-06-2019 01:39 PM - edited 12-06-2019 01:40 PM
In addition, I noticed there is a 'kick start' image as well. Should this get upgraded as well? What does this feature provide?
The Nexus series switches come with 2 images, one is the "kick Start" image and the other one is the "system image". When you upgrade or downgrade, you have to do both.
As for when to upgrade, there is really no need to upgrade these switches as soon as new mage comes out. Usually, you upgrade when there is bug in the software, you need a feature that is not supported in the image you are running or there are security holes in the image you are running. That said, you don't want to let the image on the switch to get too old. So, even if there is no issues with the image you are running, it is a good idea to upgrade once a year or once every 2 years.
This a just my opinion.
HTH
12-06-2019 01:43 PM
This is an example:
kickstart: version 7.3(1)N1(1)
system: version 7.3(1)N1(1)
HTH
12-06-2019 02:41 PM
12-06-2019 03:44 PM
So, it all depends on how old the version you are running is. Say, you are running 6.x and you want to go to 7.x, you usually can go straight to 7.x but say you are running 5.x or 6.x and you want to go to 7.x, you most likely have to go from 5 to 6 and 6 to 7. So, it all depends. Here is document you can start looking at and learn about path upgrades and how you go from one version to another.
HTH
12-09-2019 06:51 AM
12-09-2019 08:20 AM
Hi,
There is some good info in this link regarding the Kick start image and why it is needed.
Have a look:
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/thread/56047
HTH
12-10-2019 06:36 AM
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