Automated Upgrades; Benefits Of Using The Software Install Wizard - Cisco AP775A - Nexus Converged Network Switch 5010 Configuration Manual

Automated Upgrades

S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m
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Tip The Software Install Wizard compares and presents the results of the compatibility before proceeding
with the installation. You can exit if you do not want to proceed with these changes.
Automated Upgrades
The Software Install Wizard upgrades all modules in any Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch.
provides an overview of the switch status before and after using Software Install Wizard.
Figure 15-1
install all
2.1(2b) to 3.0(1)
The Software Install Wizard automatically verifies if the standby supervisor module is functioning (if
present). If it is not functioning, it reloads that module and uses the force download option to force it
to function.

Benefits of Using the Software Install Wizard

The Software Install Wizard provides the following benefits:
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Configuration incompatibility—There is a possible incompatibility if certain features in the running
image are turned off as they are not supported in the image to be installed. The image to be installed
is considered incompatible with the running image if one of the following statements is true:
An incompatible feature is enabled in the image to be installed and it is not available in the
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running image and may cause the switch to move into an inconsistent state. In this case, the
incompatibility is strict.
An incompatible feature is enabled in the image to be installed and it is not available in the
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running image and does not cause the switch to move into an inconsistent state. In this case, the
incompatibility is loose.
The Effect of the Software Install Wizard
Switch before issuing
the install all comand
Slot 5
Active
supervisor
module
2.1(2b)
You can upgrade the entire switch using just one procedure command.
You can receive descriptive information on the intended changes to your system before you continue
with the installation.
You can upgrade the entire switch using the least disruptive procedure.
You can see the progress of this command on the console, Telnet, and SSH screens:
Cisco MDS 9500 Series switch
Slot 6
Standby
supervisor
module
2.1(2b)
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Figure 15-1
Switch after the install all
comand completes
Slot 5 Slot 6
Standby Active
supervisor supervisor
module module
3.0(1) 3.0(1)
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