Download the file to a TFTP, FTP, SCP, or USB drive accessible by your switch. Copy the image to the switch's internal flash (e.g., bootflash: ).
| Part | Meaning | |------|---------| | nxos64-cs | 64‑bit image for Cisco Nexus loud S cale platforms | | 10 | Major release version (10.x) | | 2 | Significant major train number | | 4 | Minor release number | | M | M aintenance release (prioritizes bug fixes and security updates) |
As this is a .bin file (often used for direct install or "one-shot" upgrades), the download process from CCO (Cisco Connection Online) was straightforward. nxos64-cs.10.2.4.m.bin download
The file string nxos64-cs.10.2.4.m.bin contains critical architecture information:
and -R2 series modular switches; those require the nxos64-msll image instead. Download the file to a TFTP, FTP, SCP,
| Naming Convention | What It Means | |------------------|---------------| | 10.2(4)M | Release 10.2, minor version 4, Maintenance release | | 10.2(1)F | Release 10.2, minor version 1, Feature release (new features) |
If existing SMUs are active, the 10.2(4)M installer will handle them automatically to avoid conflicts. The file string nxos64-cs
Navigate through the version tree on the left sidebar: .
Before attempting to download or install nxos64-cs.10.2.4.m.bin , ensure the following:
Use the Cisco Feature Navigator (CFN) to confirm.