Upgrade your Cisco Nexus Switch
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Version 10.3(5) and Version 10.2(x) and Version 9.3(x)
Enhanced security and performance with Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch, Version 10.3(5) 
Unlock key new features and functionality introduced over the last several releases, in addition to multiple performance and security enhancements.
- More flexible and powerful ACLs for better traffic filtering and policy enforcement
- Improved support for IPsec VPNs to secure site-to-site and remote access communications
- Enhanced secure boot mechanisms to ensure the integrity of the boot process and prevent unauthorized modifications
- User interface improvements to make network management more intuitive
- Improved logging and monitoring features for better visibility into network activities
- Enhanced support for Cisco NX-OS Programmability and Cisco DevNet
- Increased scalability options to support larger and more complex network environments
- Enhanced support for virtualized environments and seamless cloud integration
Prepare for your upgrade to Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch, Version 10.3(5)
Releases prior to 9.3(x) are End Of Sale and are no longer maintained. All NX-OS deployments should be migrated to newer releases.
Validate Software Compatibility
Plan to upgrade from your current release to the latest release.
Validate Hardware Compatibility
Confirm the newer release is supported on your current hardware.
Prepare for your Upgrade
Follow this video to upgrade your Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch.
How much time does it take to upgrade?
Plan your upgrade with these time estimates based on your current version.
Get started
Step 1
Perform Nexus Health and Configuration Check
Step 2
Download the Software
Step 3
For Nexus 9000 Series Switch, Plan and Perform the Upgrade
Step 4
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