Get the standalone software here
First you have to copy the new nexus 9000 standalone firmware to the APIC:
admin@apic1:~> scp richy@YOURIP:Downloads/nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin . nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin 100% 513MB 9.2MB/s 00:56
And now you can push it to the appropriate Nexus 9000. (The user/password matches the APIC)
admin@apic1:~> scp nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin admin@leaf02:bootflash Password: nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin 100% 513MB 7.0MB/s 01:13
Now reboot the switch and break into the load prompt, this can be done with Control+C in Putty.
loader > loader > boot nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin
After the switch is booted up you got the default prompts (POAP, Secure Admin PW, etc..) When you finaliy reach the CLI you have to Set the Boot Path!
switch(config)# boot nxos bootflash:///nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin Performing image verification and compatibility check, please wait....
Also save the config!
switch# copy running-config startup-config [########################################] 100% Copy complete.
Now is time to verify that everything is fine with the new image (should, as it already booted ;-))
switch# show boot
Current Boot Variables:
sup-1
NXOS variable = bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin <---- Good
No module boot variable set
Boot Variables on next reload:
sup-1
NXOS variable = bootflash:/nxos.7.0.3.I2.2a.bin <---- Good
No module boot variable set
switch# show install all impact
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Compatibility check is done:
Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason
------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------
1 yes non-disruptive none
Images will be upgraded according to following table:
Module Image Running-Version(pri:alt) New-Version Upg-Required
------ ---------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------
1 nxos 7.0(3)I2(2a) 7.0(3)I2(2a) no
1 bios v07.41(10/12/2015):v07.17(09/10/2014) v07.34(08/11/2015) no
That’s it, make a final boot and your switch is now ACI-Free!
Maybe there is the time you want to go back to ACI, check out my new post!