upgrading cisco 3650 stack from 16.6.5 to 16.8.1a

[khan00712]

Hi,

I want to upgrade a stack of Cisco 3650 which is running IOS XE 16.6.5 and want to upgrade it to 16.8.1a. However, I am struggling to find the upgrade path.

Can anyone please help with this?

Also, do you know  any gotcha that I need to be aware of as its a first time for me upgrading IOS XE.

I will appreciate your help.

thank in advance.

[Deepak Kumar]

Hi,

Here is the complete upgrade path: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3650/software/release/16-8/release_notes/ol-16-8-3650.html#id_67699

Regards,

Deepak Kumar

[khan00712]

Thanks Deepak.

Cant seem to find any specific reference though..looks like things have changed since the release of XE.

[Deepak Kumar · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Nothing has changed. I think you are familiar with Bundle mode but XE is recommended ios installation method is Installed Mode.

Regards,

Deepak Kumar

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

Not sure what model 3650 do you have but Denali "cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.03.07.SPA.bin" is the recommended version by Cisco for 

Catalyst 3650-48PD-L Switch

HTH

[khan00712]

HI mate,

Its Cisco 3650-48PS-E.

However I want to know if I can upgrade straight to 16.8.1a from 16.6.5.

Thanks.

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Yes, you can upgrade directly.

HTH