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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 1 Configuring the Switch
Upgrading the Switch
Upgrading the Switch
Note
Users with the network-admin role can upgrade the software image on the switch.
This section includes the following topics:
•
Upgrade Procedure Summary, page 1-4
•
Detailed Upgrade Procedure, page 1-4
Upgrade Procedure Summary
The following summary procedure describes how to upgrade the switch software:
Step 1
Log in to the console port on the supervisor module.
Step 2
Log in to Cisco.com and download the kickstart and system images to a server.
Step 3
Download the kickstart and system images to the switch using the
copy
command.
Step 4
Install the images using the
install all
command.
Caution
While the switch performs the installation, all traffic through the switch is disrupted.
Detailed Upgrade Procedure
Caution
Upgrading a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch disrupts all traffic flow through the switch.
To upgrade the software on the switch, follow these steps:
Step 1
Log in to the switch on the console port connection.
Step 2
Log in to Cisco.com to access the Software Download Center. To log in to Cisco.com, go to the URL
and click
Log In
at the top of the page. Enter your Cisco username and password.
Note
Unregistered Cisco.com users cannot access the links provided in this document.
Step 3
Access the Software Download Center using this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/index.shtml
Step 4
Navigate to the software downloads for Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches.
You see links to the download images for the switch.
Step 5
Read the release notes for the related image file.
Step 6
Select and download the kickstart and system software files to a server.