Introduction to acisim-3.1-2m_Part3.ova Software

This segmented OVA file constitutes Part 3 of the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Simulator 3.1(2m) software package, designed for virtualized network infrastructure simulation. As part of Cisco’s data center solution suite, this component works with other OVA segments to create a complete simulation environment featuring APIC controller functionality and virtual leaf/spine switch emulation.

The software enables network engineers to test policy-driven automation, multi-tenant configurations, and API integrations without physical Nexus 9000 hardware. Compatible with VMware ESXi 6.5+ and vCenter 6.7+, it serves as an essential validation tool for ACI fabric designs in pre-production environments.

Key Features and Improvements

Version 3.1(2m) introduces foundational capabilities for ACI simulation:

  1. ​​Core Policy Simulation​​

    • Tenant/Application Profile configuration templates
    • EPG (Endpoint Group) association workflows
    • Contract-based microsegmentation modeling

  2. ​​Virtual Fabric Management​​

    • Emulated vPod architecture with 2 virtual spines and 4 leaves
    • Logical switch profile synchronization

  3. ​​API Development Support​​

    • REST API endpoint mirroring production APIC controllers
    • XML/JSON payload validation toolkit

  4. ​​Diagnostic Enhancements​​

    • Synthetic health score generation for simulated components
    • Fault injection capabilities for resilience testing

Compatibility and Requirements

Virtualization Platform Minimum RAM Storage Allocation
VMware ESXi 6.5+ 32GB 120GB (Thin)
VMware Workstation 14+ 24GB 150GB (Pre-alloc)

​​Critical Installation Notes​​:

  • Requires sequential concatenation of all 7 OVA segments using Linux/MacOS cat command
  • Incompatible with Hyper-V virtualization platforms
  • vSwitch must enable promiscuous mode for simulated fabric communication

​​Secure Component Access​​
The complete acisim-3.1-2m OVA package is available through IOSHub.net, providing:

  • SHA-256 verification hashes for each segment
  • Cisco TAC-approved deployment checklists
  • Multi-part download resumption capabilities

Contact our service team for enterprise licensing options and bulk download automation configurations.

Note: This OVA segment alone cannot function independently – all 7 parts must be properly merged before deployment. Always validate checksums against Cisco’s official manifest before virtualization platform import.

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