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Configuring the Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender for HP • The switch checks the software image compatibility and upgrades the Fabric Extender if necessary. • The switch pushes the configuration data to the fabric extender. The Fabric Extender does not store any configuration locally. • The Fabric Extender updates the switch with its operational status. All fabric extender information is displayed using the switch commands for monitoring and troubleshooting. In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSUs) are supported on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches. An ISSU can update the software images on your device without disrupting data traffic. An ISSU updates the Kickstart, System, and Fabric Extender image. The install all command triggers the ISSU on Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches and the Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender for HP. The command provides the following benefits: • You can upgrade the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches and the Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender for HP using just one command. • You can receive descriptive information about the intended changes to your system before you continue with the installation. For example, it identifies potential disruptive upgrades. • You can continue or cancel the upgrade when you see this question (the default is no): Do you want to continue (y/n) [n] : y • You can upgrade the Cisco NX-OS software using a nondisruptive procedure. • The command automatically checks the image integrity, which includes the running kickstart and system images. The command sets the kickstart and system boot variables. • The command performs a platform validity check to verify that a wrong image is not used. • The Ctrl-c escape sequence gracefully ends the install all command. The command sequence completes the update step in progress and returns to the EXEC prompt. • After issuing the install all command, if any step in the sequence fails, the upgrade ends. • The following message appears to warn you about the impact of upgrading the power sequencer: Warning: please do not remove or power off the module at this time.  Note: Power-seq upgrade needs a power-cycle to take into effect. On success of power-seq upgrade, SWITCH OFF THE POWER to the system and then, power it up. • You can force a disruptive upgrade. For additional information, see the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide. Configuring the Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender for HP This section describes how to configure a Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender for HP with a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch and includes the following sections: • Associating a Fabric Extender to a Fabric Interface, page 8 • Configuring the Fabric Extender, page 10 • Redistributing the Links, page 11 • Displaying Fabric Extender Information, page 12 Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender for HP Getting Started Guide 7