Introduction to acisim-6.0-4c.ova Software
The acisim-6.0-4c.ova file represents Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Simulator version 6.0(4c), designed for testing and validating software-defined data center architectures. This virtual appliance replicates Cisco APIC controller functionality alongside simulated leaf/spine switches, enabling administrators to model multi-tenant environments and practice API integrations without physical hardware.
Compatible with VMware ESXi environments, this release targets Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers and Nexus 9000 ACI-mode switches. The 6.0(4c) version was released in Q2 2024 as part of Cisco’s quarterly maintenance cycle, addressing critical vulnerabilities while maintaining parity with production APIC firmware features.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Enhancements
- Patched CVE-2024-20345 (CVSS 8.6) affecting policy enforcement engines
- Upgraded OpenSSL to 3.0.12 for TLS 1.3 compliance
2. Fabric Monitoring
- 35% reduction in telemetry data collection latency
- Enhanced health score algorithms for predictive fault detection
3. Multi-Site Orchestration
- Cross-site policy synchronization improvements
- Added support for Azure Stack Hub integration
4. Hardware Simulation
- Expanded Nexus 9336C-FX2 switch profile emulation
- Real-time port mapping for external device testing
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hypervisors | Minimum Resources | Incompatible Components |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 2 | 32 vCPU | Prime Infrastructure <4.0 |
| VMware vCenter 8.0u1 | 64GB RAM | UCS Manager 5.0.x |
| VMware Workstation 17 | 500GB Storage | ASR 9000 IOS XR <7.8.2 |
The OVA requires clean deployment on fresh ESXi instances. Third-party VPN solutions require revalidation due to modified cryptography modules.
Software Availability
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: Cisco ACI Simulator 6.0(6c)M technical specifications
: Release notes for Cisco ACI Simulator 6.0(7e)M compatibility updates
