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Cisco Nexus 1000V Troubleshooting Guide, Release 5.2(1)SV3(1.1)
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Chapter 5 Upgrades
Problems with the GUI Upgrade
Recovering a Primary VSM with Active Secondary
You can recover a primary VSM when the secondary VSM is active.
Step 1
Stop the upgrade on the secondary VSM by completing the
“Stopping a VSM Upgrade” procedure on
Step 2
Change the boot variables back to the previous version by completing the
Step 3
From the vCenter Server left-hand panel, right-click the primary VSM and then choose
Delete
from
Disk
.
The primary VSM is deleted.
Step 4
Create a new VSM by reinstalling the software from the OVA and specifying the following:
•
Manual (CLI) configuration method instead of GUI.
•
The host or cluster of the existing secondary VSM.
For detailed installation procedures, see the
Cisco Nexus 1000V Installation and Upgrade Guide
.
Step 5
Make sure that the port groups between the host server and VSM are not connected when the new VSM
is powered on by completing the
“Disconnecting the Port Groups” procedure on page 5-12
.
Step 6
Power on the newly-created VSM by completing the
“Powering On the VSM” procedure on page 5-10
The VSM comes up with the standalone HA role.
Step 7
Change the HA role of the newly created standalone VSM to primary and save the configuration by
completing the
“Changing the HA Role” procedure on page 5-11
Step 8
Power off the newly created VSM by completing the
“Powering Off the VSM” procedure on page 5-14
.
Step 9
Make sure that the port groups between the host server and VSM are connected when the new VSM is
powered on by completing the
“Connecting the Port Groups” procedure on page 5-14
Step 10
Power on the newly created VSM by completing the
“Powering On the VSM” procedure on page 5-10
The VSM comes up, connects with the host server, and forms an HA pair with the existing primary VSM.
Disconnecting the Port Groups
You can disconnect and prevent port groups to the VSM from connecting to the host server.
Step 1
In vCenter Server, select the VSM and then choose
Edit > Settings
.
The Virtual Machine Properties dialog box opens.
Step 2
Select the Control port group and uncheck the following Device Settings:
•
Connected
•
Connect at Power On
The connection from the VSM to the host server through the control port is dropped and is not restored
when you power on the VSM.