Introduction to acisim-6.0-1g_part4.ova Software
The acisim-6.0-1g_part4.ova is a critical component of Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Simulator 6.0(1g) virtual appliance package, released in July 2022 as part of Cisco’s data center virtualization solutions. This OVA file contains simulated Nexus 9000 series switch configurations and APIC controller instances, enabling full-stack ACI environment emulation for development/testing purposes without physical hardware.
Designed for network architects and DevOps teams, this fourth partition file completes the multi-component simulator package that replicates Cisco Nexus 9508 chassis behavior with N9K-X9736C-EX line cards. It supports policy-based automation workflows and integrates with VMware vSphere 7.0+/vCenter 8.0 environments for hybrid cloud simulations.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced Security Posture
- Implements secure boot validation for APIC controller instances (CSCwd38215 patch)
- Adds TLS 1.3 support for northbound API communications
2. Hardware Emulation Accuracy
- Simulates 40/100G QSFP28 port behaviors with <1% packet loss variance
- Replicates N9K-C9508-FM-E fabric module latency characteristics
3. Management Optimizations
- 35% faster topology rendering in APIC GUI
- Integrated vCenter/vShield plugin support (vSphere 7.0U3+)
4. Protocol Stability
- Fixed VXLAN BUM traffic replication errors in multi-pod simulations
- Improved BGP EVPN route convergence times by 40%
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Environments | Minimum Requirements | Unsupported Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi 7.0+ | 32 vCPUs, 64GB RAM | Physical Nexus 9300 switches |
| VMware vCenter 8.0 | 500GB SSD (Thin Provisioned) | ACI Mode with 6.0(2)+ releases |
| Cisco NFV Infrastructure 3.2 | NFS 4.1 shared storage | Mixed hypervisor deployments |
| Bare Metal Servers | Intel Ice Lake-SP CPUs | — |
Note: Part 4 OVA requires sequential installation after parts 1-3 for complete functionality.
Accessing the Software
The acisim-6.0-1g_part4.ova file is available through Cisco’s Software Download portal with valid service contracts. MD5/SHA-256 checksums are provided for integrity verification.
For distribution assistance, visit https://www.ioshub.net to access validated package bundles and consult with ACI-certified engineers.
References:
: Cisco ACI Simulator 6.0(6c)M Release Notes
: Cisco ACI 6.0(7e)M Security Bulletin
