switch# configure terminal switch(config)# boot nxos bootflash:nxos.9.3.8.bin switch(config)# exit switch# show boot
A: Typically, until 18 months after the last 9.3.x release (End of Vulnerability/Security Support). As of 2026, 9.3.8 is in Extended Support . Download it now if you need archival access. nxos.9.3.8.bin download
switch# install all nxos bootflash:nxos.9.3.8.bin The system will verify compatibility, ask for confirmation, and then reboot. This takes 10–20 minutes. switch# install all nxos bootflash:nxos
switch# dir bootflash: | include nxos.9.3.8.bin switch# show file bootflash:nxos.9.3.8.bin sha256sum Confirm this matches the official hash. switch# dir bootflash: switch# show system resources If
switch# dir bootflash: switch# show system resources If space is low, delete old .bin files: delete bootflash:nxos.oldversion.bin Cisco frequently includes "Caveats" – known bugs in the release. Search for "CSC" IDs in the 9.3.8 Release Notes to see if any affect your specific deployment (e.g., specific SFP modules or routing protocols). Step-by-Step Installation Guide Assume you have already downloaded nxos.9.3.8.bin to your laptop and verified the checksum. Method 1: SCP Transfer & Install (Recommended) Step 1: Transfer the image to the switch