Cisco Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Software Release 4.2 Installation Guide
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Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 4.2(x) and SAN-OS 3.3(x) Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide
OL-21470-01, Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.2(x)
Installing NX-OS Release 4.2(x) Software on a New Cisco MDS Switch
Installing NX-OS Release 4.2(x) Software on a New Cisco MDS
Switch
Switch
To install the latest NX-OS Release 4.2(x) software images a new Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch,
follow these steps:
follow these steps:
Step 1
Log in to Cisco.com to access the links provided in this document. To log in to Cisco.com, go to the URL
and click Log In at the top of the page. Enter your Cisco Systems user name and
password.
Note
Unregistered Cisco.com users cannot access the links provided in this document.
Step 2
Verify the following physical connections for the new Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch:
•
The console port is physically connected to a computer terminal (or terminal server).
•
The management 10/100 Ethernet port (mgmt0) is connected to an external hub, switch, or router.
Information on physical connections can be found in the
Cisco Hardware Installation Guides
.
Note
On switches with dual Supervisor modules, both Supervisor modules must have Ethernet
connections on the management interfaces (mgmt 0) to maintain connectivity when switchovers
occur during upgrades and downgrades. Refer to the
connections on the management interfaces (mgmt 0) to maintain connectivity when switchovers
occur during upgrades and downgrades. Refer to the
Tip
Save the host ID information for future use (for example, to enable licensed features). The host
ID information is provided in the Proof of Purchase document that accompanies the switch.
ID information is provided in the Proof of Purchase document that accompanies the switch.
Step 3
Verify that the default console port parameters are identical to the parameters of the computer terminal
(or terminal server) attached to the switch console port:
(or terminal server) attached to the switch console port:
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9600 baud
•
8 data bits
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1 stop bit
•
No parity
Refer to the “ConfiguringTerminal Settings and Sessions “ chapter in the
.
Step 4
Power up the Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch. The switch boots automatically and the switch prompt
appears in your terminal window.
appears in your terminal window.
Step 5
Obtain the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway information that is required for the Cisco MDS
9000 Family switch to communicate over the supervisor module Ethernet interface. This information is
required to configure and manage the switch.
9000 Family switch to communicate over the supervisor module Ethernet interface. This information is
required to configure and manage the switch.
Refer to the “Using the Cisco NX-OS Setup Utility” chapter in the