Introduction to acisim-5.2-7f_part2.ova
This OVA package forms the second segment of Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Simulator 5.2(7f) release, designed for validating multi-node fabric configurations in virtualized lab environments. As part of Cisco’s network simulation suite, it enables full-stack testing of policy-driven automation across hybrid cloud architectures.
Released under Cisco’s extended maintenance cycle in Q3 2023, this version provides critical security updates for APIC controller vulnerabilities while maintaining backward compatibility with Nexus 9300/9500 series switches in ACI mode. The segmented installation format ensures reliable deployment of large-scale simulation environments.
Key Features and Improvements
- Security Enhancements
- TLS 1.2 enforcement for APIC northbound API communications
- CVE-2023-20178 remediation for GUI authentication vulnerabilities
- Fabric Simulation
- Support for 32 simulated leaf switches per pod
- 15% faster topology synchronization in multi-site configurations
- Protocol Support
- VXLAN EVPN routing improvements for layer-3 stretched networks
- Enhanced BGP policy enforcement for SD-WAN integration
- Management Tools
- Integrated telemetry collectors for real-time fabric health monitoring
- Python API extensions for automated configuration rollbacks
Compatibility and Requirements
| Virtualization Platform | Minimum Resources | Supported Host OS |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi 7.0U2+ | 12 vCPUs, 48GB RAM, 400GB Storage | vCenter 7.0U3+ |
| KVM (QEMU 5.2+) | 14 vCPUs, 56GB RAM | RHEL 8.4+ |
| Nutanix AHV 2022.1+ | 16 vCPUs, 64GB RAM | Prism Central 2022.5+ |
Critical Notes:
- Requires sequential installation with Part 1 before activation
- Incompatible with Hyper-V 2019 standalone deployments
- SSD storage arrays recommended for optimal performance
For complete file verification and multi-part installation support, visit https://www.ioshub.net. Our platform provides:
- SHA-384 checksum validation for each segment
- Cisco-signed certificate verification
- Compatibility matrix validation tools
Network architects implementing spine-leaf architectures will benefit from the enhanced pod capacity and security hardening in this release. The segmented package structure ensures reliable transfer of enterprise-scale virtualization images while maintaining cryptographic integrity across distributed systems.
