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HPE7-A08 · Question #44

You've rebooted s-agg2 in a VSX configuration in an attempt to live-upgrade the cluster, and then you see this condition: What would be the correct way to live-upgrade the VSX cluster?

The correct answer is C. Use vsx update-software option. Live upgrades on Aruba CX VSX clusters must be performed using the vsx update-software This method verifies software compatibility, upgrades the secondary first, maintains forwarding during the process, and then upgrades the primary in a controlled sequence. Rebooting the…

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Question

You've rebooted s-agg2 in a VSX configuration in an attempt to live-upgrade the cluster, and then you see this condition:

What would be the correct way to live-upgrade the VSX cluster?

Exhibit

HPE7-A08 question #44 exhibit

Options

  • AAlways reload the primary switch first with the new image.
  • BUse the issu update-software option.
  • CUse vsx update-software option.
  • DSet the VSX to compatibility mode first, before rebooting the secondary switch.

How the community answered

(13 responses)
  • A
    8% (1)
  • B
    15% (2)
  • C
    69% (9)
  • D
    8% (1)

Explanation

Live upgrades on Aruba CX VSX clusters must be performed using the vsx update-software This method verifies software compatibility, upgrades the secondary first, maintains forwarding during the process, and then upgrades the primary in a controlled sequence. Rebooting the secondary manually causes a software version mismatch error, as shown in the output. Only the VSX-aware update mechanism ensures a seamless, supported live-upgrade

Topics

#VSX#live upgrade#vsx update-software#high availability

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