Note: The switch will prompt you to continue. At this stage, it will display if the upgrade is "non-disruptive" (ISSU) or "disruptive".
Before upgrading, it is critical to save your current configuration and check compatibility. nxos703i79bin upd download
| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | You are running a different NX-OS version (e.g., 7.2 or 8.x) than expected for i79 . | Upgrade or downgrade base OS to the required 7.3 train. Check Cisco release notes. | | “Insufficient space on bootflash” | .upd file requires temporary space for unpacking. | delete bootflash:old-crashinfo or remove old core dumps. show file system | | “Signature verification failed” | Corrupt download or tampered file. | Re-download from Cisco; re-verify GPG signature. | | “Patch activation caused process failure” | The active features conflict with the patch. | The patch may require a specific feature turned off (e.g., certain ACL configurations). Roll back with install patch deactivate and consult TAC. | Note: The switch will prompt you to continue
: Includes critical fixes for system stability and resolved caveats like CSCvs85921 (LLDP port-channel behavior on vPCs). | Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution