Introduction to nxos64-msll.10.3.3.F.bin Software
This firmware package delivers Cisco NX-OS Release 10.3(3)F for Nexus 9000 Series switches, designed to address critical security vulnerabilities while enhancing data center network performance. Released in Q1 2025, it specifically targets platforms including Nexus 9300-FX4, 9300-GX2, and 9500 chassis with Supervisor D modules.
The 2.8 GB consolidated binary integrates FPGA optimizations for 800G Ethernet adapters and strengthens secure boot validation through SHA-384 signed RPM packages. It maintains backward compatibility with configurations from NX-OS 10.3(2)F onward while introducing hardware-assisted encryption for newer line cards.
Key Features and Improvements
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Security Enhancements
- Patched 8 CVEs including BGP route reflector vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-1127) and SSH session hijacking exploits (CVE-2025-1189).
- Implemented hardware-accelerated MACsec 512-bit encryption for Nexus 9300-GX2 platforms.
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Protocol Optimization
- Increased EVPN Type-5 route scalability to 1.2 million entries per VRF instance.
- Reduced VXLAN multicast replication latency by 35% through optimized tree structures.
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Hardware Support
- Validated compatibility with Cisco Nexus N9K-X9788TC-FX4 line cards using QSFP-DD800 transceivers.
- Addressed FPGA mismatches causing CRC errors on N9K-C9364C-FX3 switches.
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware | Minimum Bootflash | RAM Requirement |
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Nexus 9300-FX4 Series | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Nexus 9300-GX2 Series | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Nexus 9500 with Supervisor D | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Requires ROMMON version 10.3(2)SP5 for secure boot validation
- Incompatible with FEX 2348UPQ modules in 200G breakout configurations
Authenticated downloads for nxos64-msll.10.3.3.F.bin are available via https://www.ioshub.net, providing SHA-512 checksum validation and TAC-supported deployment options. Enterprise administrators requiring volume licensing may contact our service team through the portal’s priority support channel.
Always verify firmware integrity using Cisco’s recommended validation command:
show file bootflash:nxos64-msll.10.3.3.F.bin md5sum
before initiating upgrades.
References:
: Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Release 10.3(3)F Software Upgrade Guide
: Cisco Security Advisory: MACsec Implementation Vulnerabilities (2025)