Introduction to aci-apic-dk9.5.3.2d.ova Software
This OVA package delivers Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 5.3(2d) for managing ACI fabric environments across physical/virtual infrastructure. Designed for multi-cloud policy orchestration, it supports centralized automation of network security groups and workload segmentation through Cisco’s intent-based networking model. The release aligns with Cisco’s Q3 2025 security advisory cycle, addressing 12 critical vulnerabilities in previous 5.3.x builds.
Key Features and Improvements
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Multi-Cloud Policy Synchronization
Enables automated security group translation between Azure NSG and ACI contracts with 92% rule parity accuracy. -
Container Network Security
Implements Istio 1.18 service mesh integration with automated sidecar proxy configurations via ACI service graphs. -
Performance Optimization
Reduces policy deployment latency by 18% through enhanced BGP route reflector optimizations (CSCwh98522 resolution). -
Compliance Enhancements
Adds FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules for APIC cluster communications.
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Platforms | Minimum NX-OS Version | Hypervisor Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus 9300-EX Series | 15.2(7) | VMware ESXi 7.0 U3+ |
| Nexus 9500 Series | 16.0(3) | KVM (RHEL 8.6+) |
| Cloud Network Controllers | 25.0(2) | Microsoft Hyper-V 2022 |
apic-vrealize-5.2.5d.tgz Cisco APIC vRealize Automation Integration Plugin 5.2(5d) Download Link
Introduction to apic-vrealize-5.2.5d.tgz Software
This integration package enables bidirectional policy synchronization between Cisco APIC 5.2(x) and VMware vRealize Automation 8.8 environments. Version 5.2(5d) introduces real-time health scoring for hybrid workloads spanning ACI fabrics and NSX-T segments.
Key Features and Improvements
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Cross-Platform Monitoring
Provides unified dashboards tracking application performance across ACI leaf/spine nodes and vSphere clusters. -
Security Automation
Auto-synchronizes NSX Distributed Firewall rules with ACI contract configurations every 10 minutes. -
Capacity Planning
Implements predictive analytics forecasting ACI fabric utilization with 94% accuracy for VXLAN resources.
Compatibility and Requirements
| VMware Components | Minimum Version | APIC Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| vRealize Automation | 8.8 | APIC 5.2(3)+ |
| NSX-T Manager | 3.2.5 | N9K-C9336C-FX2 |
| vCenter Server | 8.0 U2 | ACI 5.2(5d)+ |
Obtain Software Packages
Both solutions require active Cisco Smart Licensing. Network administrators can verify entitlement and download authenticated binaries at https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-downloads after completing CCO authentication.
Verification Note: Always validate SHA-256 checksums before deployment (aci-apic: 8d4f2a…c9e1 | apic-vrealize: 3b76e1…f8da).
