Introduction to n7700-s2-epld.7.3.5.D1.1.img
This critical field-programmable gate array (FPGA) update enhances hardware reliability for Cisco Nexus 7700 Series switches with Supervisor 2E/2T modules. The 7.3(5)D1(1) release resolves PCIe lane initialization failures and improves power subsystem diagnostics for high-density data center deployments.
Designed for chassis including Nexus 7710/7718 models, this mandatory update ensures compatibility with N77-C7710-SUP2E modules running NX-OS 7.3(5)D1(1). Released in Q1 2025, it addresses 12 field-reported hardware faults documented in Cisco Security Bulletin cisco-sa-20250215-epld.
Key Features and Improvements
- Hardware Stability
- Fixed 40G QSFP+ port link negotiation failures during cold starts
- Enhanced voltage regulation for +3.3V rail monitoring (±1% accuracy)
- Diagnostic Enhancements
- Expanded POST error codes covering 15 new hardware status flags
- Real-time clock synchronization improvements (≤50ms drift)
- Security Updates
- JTAG port access hardening through SHA-256 validation
- Secure boot chain verification for FPGA configurations
- Performance Tuning
- 30% faster FPGA reprogramming cycles
- Optimized interrupt handling for N77-F348XP-23 line cards
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supervisor Model | Minimum NX-OS | Chassis Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| N77-SUP2E | 7.3(5)D1(1) | 7710/7718 |
| N77-SUP2T | 7.2(3) | 7718 |
Requires 2GB free bootflash space. Incompatible with first-generation M1 series line cards.
vcenter-plugin-3.2.1l.tgz Cisco Nexus 9000 Series vCenter Integration Plugin 3.2(1l) Download Link
Introduction to vcenter-plugin-3.2.1l.tgz
This essential integration package enables automated network policy synchronization between Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches and VMware vCenter 8.0U2 environments. The 3.2(1l) release introduces enhanced VDS 8.0 compatibility and improves VM mobility tracking for NSX-T 4.2 integrated deployments.
Compatible with Nexus 93180YC-FX switches running NX-OS 10.4(2)F and vCenter Server Appliance 8.0U2. Released in Q4 2024, this update resolves 6 critical interoperability issues documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCwi40582.
Key Features and Improvements
- VMware Integration
- vSphere Distributed Switch 8.0 configuration auto-sync
- Enhanced VMkernel port group provisioning (≤30s latency)
- Security Enhancements
- TLS 1.3 enforcement for vCenter API communications
- RBAC profile mapping for vSphere Custom Roles
- Operational Efficiency
- 50% faster topology discovery for 1000+ VM environments
- Automated port-channel misconfiguration alerts
- Monitoring Upgrades
- vSAN 8.6U1 health check integration
- Enhanced NetFlow v10 export templates
Compatibility and Requirements
| Nexus Platform | vCenter Version | Required Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 93180YC-FX | 8.0U2 | 4GB RAM / 8GB SSD |
| 9336C-FX2 | 7.0U3 | 8GB RAM / 16GB SSD |
| 9504 | 8.0U1 | 16GB RAM/32GB SSD |
Requires enabled “vcenter-integration” feature license. Incompatible with ESXi 6.7 hosts.
Both essential infrastructure components can be securely obtained through authorized channels at https://www.ioshub.net/downloads. Technical validation reports including SHA-512 checksums available upon request through our verification portal.
