Plan an NX-OS upgrade on a Nexus 9000 or 3000 switch, as a disruptive (reload) upgrade or a non-disruptive ISSU. The path finder applies the same rules as Cisco's own Nexus 9000 and 3000 Upgrade and ISSU Matrix: Cisco's validated direct hops, shortest paths, no feature releases as stepping stones, and Cisco's hand-written path overrides. On top of that it checks your switch model against every release on the path, adds the rules from Cisco's upgrade guide, shows lifecycle dates for each release, and starts from the release Cisco recommends for your hardware. Paste show version to fill in your release and model.
Planning aid only. Always validate your path with Cisco TAC, the release notes for each step, and Cisco's own matrix. Everything runs in your browser; nothing you paste is sent anywhere.
Running a Nexus 7000 or 7700? This tool covers the Nexus 9000 and 3000 only. The Nexus 7000 and 7700 have their own Cisco matrix, so use the Cisco Nexus 7000 Upgrade Path tool instead.
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1 Your switch (recommended)
Pick your switch so the tool can check every release on the path against it, and recommend the right release for your hardware. Leave it on “Not sure” to see the path Cisco's matrix gives for the release pair alone.
Release paths follow Cisco's Nexus 9000 and 3000 Upgrade and ISSU Matrix and the path rules in its page code; platform lists come from the same data. The recommended releases come from Cisco's recommended-release pages for the Nexus 9000 and 3000, and the guidelines from the Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide. Lifecycle dates come from Cisco's end-of-sale and end-of-life notices. The matrix does not cover the Nexus 7000, 5000 or 6000, or the 9800. This tool is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cisco Systems. Cisco and NX-OS are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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