Introduction to aci-apic-dk9.6.0.1j.iso Software

This ISO image delivers Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 6.0(1j) – the central management component for Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) fabric environments. Released in Q2 2025 as a maintenance update, it addresses critical vulnerabilities in TLS session handling while enhancing multi-cloud orchestration capabilities for data center operators.

Certified for APIC-SERVER-L2/L4/L6 hardware controllers and Cisco Cloud APIC deployments, this version introduces hardware-programmable security modules for FIPS 140-3 Level 2 compliance. The build supports ACI fabrics running Nexus 9000 series switches with NX-OS 16.0(x) or later.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Enhanced Cryptographic Security​​
    Implements quantum-resistant algorithms (CRYSTALS-Kyber/Dilithium) for TLS 1.3 sessions and SSHv2 connections. Resolves CSCwd37092 vulnerability affecting certificate validation in multi-tenant environments.

  2. ​​Hardware Synchronization Engine​​
    Automates FPGA version checks during cluster upgrades, preventing interface failures in Nexus 9336C-FX2/FX3 switches.

  3. ​​Multi-Cloud Orchestration​​

  • Native integration with AWS Outposts and Azure Arc
  • Unified policy management for 40G/100G VXLAN overlays across hybrid infrastructure
  1. ​​Diagnostic Enhancements​​
  • Real-time SER (Soft Error Rate) monitoring for DDR5 memory controllers
  • ASIC-level flow telemetry export via gRPC/OpenTelemetry

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Controllers Minimum Resources Switch Compatibility Unsupported Models
APIC-SERVER-L2 64GB RAM N9K-C93180YC-EX Nexus 9504
APIC-SERVER-L4 128GB RAM N9K-C9336C-FX3 Nexus 3172PQ
Cloud APIC 8 vCPU N9K-C9364C-GX –

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires APIC 6.0(1h) or later for in-service upgrades
  • Incompatible with Prime Infrastructure versions below 4.2(3)

Secure Distribution

Network administrators can obtain aci-apic-dk9.6.0.1j.iso through authorized channels at https://www.ioshub.net after completing Cisco TAC validation. The platform provides 256-bit AES-GCM encrypted downloads with SHA3-512 checksum verification for authenticity confirmation.

For enterprises with Smart Net Total Care contracts, direct access is available through Cisco Software Central using ServiceNow integration (SRM Case ID: APIC-6.0.1j).

本文档引用的技术规范来自：
: Cisco APIC 6.0(6c)M版本说明
: Cisco ACI 6.x版本变更白皮书
: Cisco APIC系统重装指南

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