Category: Nexus


  • Nexus 1000v SNMP

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    I had a few of folks ask me about snmp configuration on 1000v last so am reusing the content I sent them for this post. This is basically a 5 minute configuration of Nexus 1000v SNMP monitoring with SolarWinds NPM. Software Versions used: Nexus 1000v version 4.0(4)SV1(3b) Nexus 1000v version 4.0(4)SV1(4) SolarWinds Orion NPM 10.2…

  • Note 1: Even though Cisco fully supports VUM based upgrades we generally recommend the CLI for VEM upgrades as it provides more granular control on what gets upgraded when. Note 2: If you plan on manually upgrading the VEM modules make sure you have disabled VMware Update Manager (VUM) service so that it does not automatically roll…

  • Cisco Nexus team released the update to the Nexus 1000v product taking it to release 4.2(1) SV1(4). They did a great job of documenting the entire upgrade process both in docs and in a series of screencasts. Check it out it’s really worth your time. However one obvious thing that they have missed so far is how to upgrade…