Dependencies Nexus 5548UP Upgrade / Fabric Interconnect

[amir.glibic]

Hi,

we would like to perform an upgrade of our two Nexus 5548UP from 5.1(3)N2(1b) to 7.0(5)N1(1).

Unfortunately our server team just told us, that they are worried about their UCS/FabricInterconnect. They have following HW/SW in use:

• UCS Manager: 2.1(1e)
• Fabric Interconnects UCS 6248UP: 5.0(3)N2(2.11e)
• Chassis UCS 5108
  • IO Module UCS 2208XP: 2.1(1e)
  • Server UCS B200 M3
    • Adapter UCS VIC 1240: 2.1(1e)
    • BIOS: B200M3.2.1.1a.0.121720121447
    • CIMC Controller: 2.1(1e)

Are there any restrictions regarding UCS when upgrading the Nexus 5548? Do we need to upgrade the UCS at the same time - or is the UCS not "bound" to the OS-version of the Nexus? 

I couldn't find any matrix or documentation that would contain details about such a case.

Hope you guys can help.

BR

[Walter Dey]

Hi Amir

Interop matrix for UCS switch interop is here

http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/interoperability/matrix/r_hcl_B_rel2-21.pdf

Cisco UCS has no interoperability requirement for switch configured to use Ethernet when

connected through UCS Fabric Interconnect Uplink Port or Appliance Port.