Introduction to aci-n9000-dk9.13.1.2q.bin Software
This firmware package provides the Cisco NX-OS System Software for Nexus 9000 Series switches operating in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. Designed for enterprise and data center networks, it enables policy-driven automation and integration with Cisco APIC controllers.
The 13.1(2q) release focuses on enhancing fabric stability and hardware interoperability. Compatible devices include the Nexus 93180YC-EX, 9336C-FX2-E, and 9364C-GX chassis models. This version became generally available in Q3 2024, addressing critical field-reported issues from previous releases.
Key Features and Improvements
- Security Enhancements
- CVE-2024-20356 mitigation for control plane protection
- Improved RBAC policies for APIC-to-leaf communication
- Hardware Support
- New compatibility with QSFP-100G-SR4-S optical modules
- Enhanced diagnostics for N9K-X9716D-GX line cards
- Protocol Optimizations
- 25% reduction in VXLAN BGP-EVPN convergence time
- Improved MTU negotiation for multi-vendor fabrics
- Management Upgrades
- SNMPv3 encryption performance increased by 40%
- Telemetry streaming supports 10Hz sampling rate
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum APIC Version | Required Bootloader |
|---|---|---|
| N9K-C9336C-FX2-E | 5.2(7q) | 13.1(1b) |
| N9K-X9716D-GX | 5.2(6n) | 13.0(4k) |
| N9K-C93180YC-EX | 5.2(5m) | 12.3(11t) |
This release requires 8GB of bootflash space and cannot be directly downgraded to versions below 13.1(1b).
openshift_installer-.src.tar.gz OpenShift Container Platform 4.13 Source Code Archive Download Link
Introduction to openshift_installer-.src.tar.gz
This source archive contains the buildable components for the OpenShift Installer, the official deployment tool for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP). The 4.13.x series introduces enhanced bare-metal provisioning capabilities and multi-architecture support.
The source package enables customization of installation workflows and integration with third-party infrastructure providers. Compatible with OCP versions 4.12-4.14, it requires Go 1.19+ and Terraform 1.3+ for compilation.
Key Features and Improvements
- Architectural Support
- ARM64 build targets for heterogeneous clusters
- IBM PowerLE architecture preview support
- Bare-Metal Enhancements
- Integrated Redfish virtual media provisioning
- 40% faster discovery of irregular hardware profiles
- Cloud Integration
- Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes bootstrap support
- GCP confidential VM attestation workflows
- Security Updates
- FIPS-140-3 compliant build chain
- SPIFFE/SPIRE integration for node identity
Compatibility and Requirements
| Platform | Terraform Version | Golang Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | >=1.3.7 | 1.19.6 |
| Bare Metal | >=1.3.9 | 1.19.8 |
| vSphere | >=1.4.2 | 1.20.1 |
The source package requires minimum 16GB RAM and 100GB disk space for compilation. Mixed-architecture builds are unsupported in this release.
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