Cisco® Nexus Switches
Upgrading a Cisco Nexus 3232C
Storage Switch
November 2020 | 215-15147_A0
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Upgrading a Cisco Nexus 3232C storage switch
The Cisco NX-OS software and reference configuration files (RCFs) can be upgraded on Cisco
Nexus 3232C storage switches.
Before you begin
The following conditions must exist before you upgrade the NX-OS software and RCFs on the
storage switch:
• The switch must be fully functioning (there should be no errors in the logs or similar issues).
• You must have checked or set your desired boot variables in the RCF to reflect the desired boot
images if you are installing only NX-OS and keeping your current RCF version.
If you need to change the boot variables to reflect the current boot images, you must do so
before reapplying the RCF so that the correct version is instantiated on future reboots.
• You must have referred to the appropriate software and upgrade guides available on the Cisco
web site for complete documentation on the Cisco storage upgrade and downgrade procedures.
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
• The number of 10 GbE and 40/100 GbE ports are defined in the reference configuration files
(RCFs) available on the Cisco® Ethernet Switches page.
Procedure summary:
• I. Check the health status of switches and ports (Steps 1-4)
• II. Copy the RCF to Cisco switch S2 (Steps 5-8)
• III. Download the NX-OS image to Cisco switch S2 and reboot (Steps 9-12)
• IV. Recheck the health status of switches and ports (Steps 13-15)
• V. Repeat Steps 1-17 for Cisco switch S1.
The examples in this procedure use two nodes; node1 with two storage ports and node2 with two
storage ports. See the Hardware Universe to verify the correct storage ports on your platforms.
Hardware Universe
Note: The command outputs might vary depending on different releases of ONTAP.
The examples in this procedure use the following switch and node nomenclature:
• The names of the two storage switches are S1 and S2.
• The nodes are node1 and node2.
Note: The procedure requires the use of both ONTAP commands and Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
Switches commands; ONTAP commands are used unless otherwise indicated.
Steps
1. If AutoSupport is enabled on this cluster, suppress automatic case creation by invoking an
AutoSupport message:
system node autosupport invoke -node * -type all - message MAINT=xh
x is the duration of the maintenance window in hours.
Note: The AutoSupport message notifies technical support of this maintenance task so that
automatic case creation is suppressed during the maintenance window.
2. Check that the storage switches are available:
system switch ethernet show
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storage::*> system switch ethernet show
Switch Type Address Model
--------------------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------
S1
storage-network 172.17.227.5 NX3232C
Serial Number: FOC221206C2
Is Monitored: true
Reason: None
Software Version: Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software, Version
9.3(3)
Version Source: CDP
S2
storage-network 172.17.227.6 NX3232C
Serial Number: FOC220443LZ
Is Monitored: true
Reason: None
Software Version: Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software, Version
9.3(3)
Version Source: CDP
2 entries were displayed.
storage::*>
3. Verify that the node ports are healthy and operational: storage port show -port-type
ENET
storage::*> storage port show -port-type ENET
Speed VLAN
Node Port Type Mode (Gb/s) State Status ID
------------------ ---- ----- ------- ------ -------- ----------- ----
node1
e3a ENET storage 100 enabled online 30
e3b ENET storage 0 enabled offline 30
e7a ENET storage 0 enabled offline 30
e7b ENET storage 100 enabled online 30
node2
e3a ENET storage 100 enabled online 30
e3b ENET storage 0 enabled offline 30
e7a ENET storage 0 enabled offline 30
e7b ENET storage 100 enabled online 30
4. Check that there are no storage switch or cabling issues with the cluster: system health
alert show -instance
storage::*> system health alert show -instance
There are no entries matching your query.
5. Copy the RCF on switch S2 to the switch bootflash using one of the following transfer
protocols: FTP, HTTP, TFTP, SFTP, or SCP.
For more information on Cisco commands, see the appropriate guide in the Cisco Nexus
3000 Series NX-OS Command References.
The following example shows HTTP being used to copy an RCF to the bootflash on switch
S2:
S2# copy http://172.16.10.1//cfg/Nexus_3232C_RCF_v1.6-Storage.txt bootflash: vrf management
% Total % Received % Xferd Average Speed Time Time Time
Current
Dload Upload Total Spent Left
Speed
100 3254 100 3254 0 0 8175 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:–
8301
Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)...
Copy complete.
S2#
6. Apply the RCF previously downloaded to the bootflash:
copy bootflash:
The following example shows the RCF file Nexus_3232C_RCF_v1.6-Storage.txt being
installed on switch S2:
S2# copy Nexus_3232C_RCF_v1.6-Storage.txt running-config echo-commands
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7. Verify that the RCF file is the correct newer version:
show running-config
When you check the output to verify you have the correct RCF, make sure that the following
information is correct:
• The RCF banner
• The node and port settings
• Customizations
The output varies according to your site configuration. Check the port settings and refer to
the release notes for any changes specific to the RCF that you have installed.
Important: In the banner output from the show banner motd command, you must read
and follow the instructions in the IMPORTANT NOTES section to ensure the proper
configuration and operation of the switch.
S2# show banner motd
******************************************************************************
* NetApp Reference Configuration File (RCF)
*
* Switch : Cisco Nexus 3232C
* Filename : Nexus_3232C_RCF_v1.6-Storage.txt
* Date : Oct-20-2020
* Version : v1.6
*
* Port Usage : Storage configuration
* Ports 1-32: Controller and Shelf Storage Ports
* Ports 33-34: Disabled
*
* IMPORTANT NOTES*
* - This RCF utilizes QoS and requires TCAM re-configuration, requiring RCF
* to be loaded twice with the Storage Switch rebooted in between.
*
* - Perform the following 4 steps to ensure proper RCF installation:
*
* (1) Apply RCF first time, expect following messages:
* - Please save config and reload the system...
* - Edge port type (portfast) should only be enabled on ports...
* - TCAM region is not configured for feature QoS class IPv4 ingress...
*
* (2) Save running-configuration and reboot Cluster Switch
*
* (3) After reboot, apply same RCF second time and expect following messages:
* - % Invalid command at '^' marker
* - Syntax error while parsing...
*
* (4) Save running-configuration again
******************************************************************************
S2#
8. After you verify that the software versions and switch settings are correct, copy the
running-config file to the startup-config file on switch S2.
For more information on Cisco commands, see the appropriate guide in the Cisco Nexus
3000 Series NX-OS Command References.
The following example shows the running-config file successfully copied to the
startup-config file:
S2# copy running-config startup-config
[########################################] 100% Copy complete.
9. Download the NX-OS image to switch S2.
10. Install the system image so that the new version will be loaded the next time switch S2 is
rebooted.
The switch will be reboot in 10 seconds with the new image as shown in the following
output:
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S2# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.9.3.4.bin
Installer will perform compatibility check first. Please wait.
Installer is forced disruptive
Verifying image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.4.bin for boot variable "nxos".
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Verifying image type.
[[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "nxos" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.4.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Preparing "bios" version info using image bootflash:/nxos.9.3.4.bin.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing module support checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Notifying services about system upgrade.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes disruptive reset default upgrade is not hitless
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 9.3(3) 9.3(4) yes
1 bios v08.37(01/28/2020):v08.23(09/23/2015) v08.38(05/29/2020) no
Switch will be reloaded for disruptive upgrade.
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
input string too long
Do you want to continue with the installation (y/n)? [n] y
Install is in progress, please wait.
Performing runtime checks.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Setting boot variables.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Performing configuration copy.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Module 1: Refreshing compact flash and upgrading bios/loader/bootrom.
Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.
[####################] 100% -- SUCCESS
Finishing the upgrade, switch will reboot in 10 seconds.
S2#
11. Save the configuration.
For more information on Cisco commands, see the appropriate guide in the Cisco Nexus
3000 Series NX-OS Command References.
You are prompted to reboot the system as shown in the following example:
S2# copy running-config startup-config
[########################################] 100% Copy complete.
S2# reload
This command will reboot the system. (y/n)? [n] y
12. Confirm that the new NX-OS version number is on the switch:
S2# show version
Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software
TAC support: http://www.cisco.com/tac
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Software
BIOS: version 08.38
NXOS: version 9.3(4)
BIOS compile time: 05/29/2020
NXOS image file is: bootflash:///nxos.9.3.4.bin
NXOS compile time: 4/28/2020 21:00:00 [04/29/2020 02:28:31]
Hardware
cisco Nexus3000 C3232C Chassis (Nexus 9000 Series)
Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2403 v2 @ 1.80GHz with 8154432 kB of memory.
Processor Board ID FOC20291J6K
Device name: S2
bootflash: 53298520 kB
Kernel uptime is 0 day(s), 0 hour(s), 3 minute(s), 42 second(s)
Last reset at 157524 usecs after Mon Nov 2 18:32:06 2020
Reason: Reset due to upgrade
System version: 9.3(3)
Service:
plugin
Core Plugin, Ethernet Plugin
Active Package(s):
S2#
13. Recheck that the storage switches are available after the reboot:
system switch ethernet show
storage::*> system switch ethernet show
Switch Type Address Model
--------------------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------
S1
storage-network 172.17.227.5 NX3232C
Serial Number: FOC221206C2
Is Monitored: true
Reason: None
Software Version: Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software, Version
9.3(4)
Version Source: CDP
S2
storage-network 172.17.227.6 NX3232C
Serial Number: FOC220443LZ
Is Monitored: true
Reason: None
Software Version: Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software, Version
9.3(4)
Version Source: CDP
2 entries were displayed.
storage::*>
14. Verify that the switch ports are healthy and operational after the reboot: storage port
show -port-type ENET
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storage::*> storage port show -port-type ENET
Speed VLAN
Node Port Type Mode (Gb/s) State Status ID
------------------ ---- ----- ------- ------ -------- ----------- ----
node1
e3a ENET storage 100 enabled online 30
e3b ENET storage 0 enabled offline 30
e7a ENET storage 0 enabled offline 30
e7b ENET storage 100 enabled online 30
node2
e3a ENET storage 100 enabled online 30
e3b ENET storage 0 enabled offline 30
e7a ENET storage 0 enabled offline 30
e7b ENET storage 100 enabled online 30
15. Recheck that there are no storage switch or cabling issues with the cluster:
system health alert show -instance
storage::*> system health alert show -instance
There are no entries matching your query.
16. Repeat the procedure to upgrade the NX-OS software and RCF on switch S1.
17. If you suppressed automatic case creation, re-enable it by invoking an AutoSupport message:
system node autosupport invoke -node * -type all -message MAINT=END
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