Case Study :: Cisco Nexus Upgrade for a Banking Client

Case Study

Cisco Nexus Upgrade for a Banking Client

Client: Leading bank in the United States

Challenge: The bank’s vast network infrastructure, consisting of data centers and enterprise sites, relied on Cisco Nexus devices. The existing software version was outdated, necessitating an upgrade from 7.0(3)I7(8) to 9.3(12). The challenge was to execute the upgrade without disrupting day-to-day banking operations.

Solution

Thorough Planning

Conducted an in-depth assessment of network infrastructure and developed a detailed upgrade plan.

Risk Mitigation

Identified potential risks and implemented strategies to minimize downtime.

Phased Execution

Since the client allocated only an 8-hour window on weekends, a two-step upgrade process was implemented due to the lack of a direct path from 7.0(3)I7(8) to 9.3(12).