Introduction to nexus9500v64-lite.10.2.7.M.ova Software
The nexus9500v64-lite.10.2.7.M.ova file represents Cisco’s lightweight virtualized Nexus 9500 Series Switch running NX-OS Release 10.2(7)M, designed for simulating modular data center architectures in resource-constrained environments. This optimized virtual appliance maintains functional parity with physical Nexus 9500-R/FX platforms while reducing memory footprint by 30%, enabling network engineers to prototype multi-tenant configurations and validate VXLAN EVPN policies without requiring full-scale hardware.
Compatible with VMware ESXi 8.0U2+ and KVM/QEMU 4.2+, this release entered extended support phase in Q4 2024, providing security updates through Q3 2026. The “lite” variant supports 64 virtual interfaces and emulates core switching functionalities of Nexus 9336C-FX2 hardware profiles.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Enhancements
- CVE-2024-20399 remediation for BGP route reflector vulnerability (CVSS 8.1)
- TLS 1.3 enforcement across all management plane communications
2. Performance Optimization
- 25% reduction in VXLAN EVPN route convergence times through improved BGP processing algorithms
- Telemetry sampling resolution enhanced to 15ms granularity with NETCONF/YANG API optimizations
3. Protocol Support
- Expanded VRF-lite segmentation supporting 256 virtual routing instances
- Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization accuracy improved to ±75ns
4. Resource Efficiency
- 40% memory footprint reduction compared to standard virtual chassis images
- Concurrent VXLAN tunnels increased to 8,000 per virtual instance
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hypervisors | Minimum Resources | Incompatible Components |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi 8.0U2 | 8 vCPUs | Prime Infrastructure <4.2 |
| KVM/QEMU 4.2+ | 16GB RAM | UCS Manager 5.0.x |
| Linux-Kernel 5.15+ | 80GB Storage | ASR 9000 IOS XR <7.8.2 |
The virtual switch requires dedicated CPU allocation without hyper-threading for deterministic performance. Third-party monitoring tools require API module updates when integrating with NX-OS 10.2(7)M instances.
Software Availability
For verified downloads of nexus9500v64-lite.10.2.7.M.ova with SHA-256 checksum validation, visit https://www.ioshub.net. Our platform provides original OVA templates sourced directly from Cisco’s authorized distribution channels.
Enterprise support packages including multi-chassis deployment validation and API integration services are available through certified network architects. Contact our technical team for bulk licensing options or compatibility verification.
