Replacing Modules; Default Settings - Cisco AP775A - Nexus Converged Network Switch 5010 Configuration Manual

Chapter 15 Software Images
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Replacing Modules

When you replace any module (supervisor, switching, or services module), you must ensure that the new
module is running the same software version as the rest of the switch.
Refer to Cisco MDS 9000 Family SAN Volume Controller Configuration Guide for configuration details
on replacing the Caching Services Module (CSM).
When a spare standby supervisor module is inserted, it uses the same image as the active supervisor
Note
module. The Cisco NX-OS software image is not automatically copied to the standby flash device.
Use the Software Install Wizard to copy the Cisco NX-OS software image to the standby supervisor
Tip
bootflash device.
Using the Software Install Wizard after replacing any module, ensures the following actions:
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To replace a module in any switch in the Cisco MDS 9200 Series or 9500 Series using Device Manager,
follow these steps:
Create a backup of your existing configuration file, if required, by clicking Admin > Copy
Step 1
Configuration and selecting runningConfig to startupConfig.
Replace the required module as specified in the Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide or
Step 2
the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide.
Step 3 Verify that space is available on the standby supervisor bootflash by clicking Admin > Flash Files and
selecting the sup-standby. It is a good practice to remove older versions of Cisco MDS NX-OS images
and kickstart images.
Use the Software Install Wizard to ensure that the new module is running the same software as the rest
Step 4
of the switch.
Wait until the new module is online and then ensure that the replacement was successful by clicking
Step 5
Physical > Modules in Device Manager.

Default Settings

Table 15-5
Table 15-5
Parameters
Kickstart image
System image
OL-17256-03, Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.x
The proper system and kickstart images are copied on the standby bootflash: file system.
The proper boot variables are set.
The loader and the BIOS are upgraded to the same version available on the active supervisor module.
lists the default image settings for all Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches.
Default Image Settings
Default
No image is specified.
No image is specified.
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