Catalyst to Nexus Migration
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Nexus Migration Tool (NXMT) is a web-based tool hosted on cisco.com that allows users to convert IOS commands or configurations from the Catalyst Platform to corresponding NX-OS commands or configurations for the Nexus Platform. NXMT is available for all customers and partners with a CCO ID. The tool can be accessed using the URL
Business Benefits
The migration of IOS configuration to NX-OS configuration requires indepth knowledge of both Catalyst and Nexus platforms to ensure accurate conversion of commands. NXMT is designed to automate the process required for migrating IOS configuration to NX-OS configuration.
- Simplifies the migration of IOS configurations to NX-OS configurations
- Supports multiple IOS version to NX-OS version combinations as shown below
| Source | Target |
|---|---|
| Catalyst 6500 -12.2SX | Nexus 7000 – NX-OS 5.1 |
| Catalyst 6500 - 12.2SX | Nexus 5000 – NX-OS 5.0 |
| Catalyst 4500 -12.2 (54)SG | Nexus 7000 – NX-OS 5.1 |
| Catalyst 4000 -12.2(54)SG | Nexus 5000 – NX-OS 5.0 |
- Intellectual Capital is developed and managed by Cisco Certified Network Engineers
- Multiple options for the configuration migration: Quick converter for one-step conversion, Project based approach for data persistence and reuse
- Detailed exception report to highlight the gaps in the migration process
- Available on cisco.com for free of cost.
Configuration Command Support
User Guide and additional documentation on the scope of the commands covered in the tool can be found here.
http://tools.cisco.com/nxmt/scope.htm
Call for Action
Submit feedback to the mailing alias nxmt-feedback@cisco.com
