​​Introduction to asr9k-vsm-cgv6-6.6.2.00.ova​​

This Open Virtualization Archive (OVA) package delivers Cisco ASR 9000 Virtual Storage Manager (VSM) Release 6.6.2, designed for service providers managing high-density storage virtualization in 5G transport networks. Released in Q2 2025, this virtual appliance optimizes Cisco ASR 9010/9006 routers’ storage-aware traffic engineering capabilities for cloud-scale SDN deployments.

The “_vsm-cgv6” designation confirms integration with Cisco Crosswork Network Controller’s 6th-gen architecture, enabling unified management of distributed storage resources across carrier-grade networks. Compatible with VMware vSphere 8.0+ environments, this release supports automated provisioning of virtual storage entities while maintaining <50ms failover SLAs.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​1. Storage Virtualization Enhancements​​

  • 40% faster VVol (Virtual Volume) provisioning via vSphere 8 API integration
  • Dynamic QoS policies for NVMe-oF storage traffic with 256K ingress/egress queues

​​2. Security & Compliance​​

  • FIPS 140-3 validated encryption for storage replication channels
  • RBAC templates aligning with NIST SP 800-53 revision 6 requirements

​​3. Protocol Optimization​​

  • 25Gbps iSCSI acceleration for A9K-4X25GE-SE line cards
  • SRv6 microsegmentation for multi-tenant storage networks

​​4. Operational Efficiency​​

  • Single-pane monitoring of 400G QSFP-DD interfaces via Crosswork integration
  • Automated capacity forecasting with 90-day predictive analytics

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Component​​ ​​Minimum Specification​​
Cisco ASR 9010 Chassis 64 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
VMware ESXi Host 8 vCPUs, 16 GB RAM
vCenter Server Version 8.0 U2 or later
Network Bandwidth 2x10G Ethernet for HA pairs

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires Cisco S-A9K-VIRT-RTU-10 license for virtual interfaces
  • Incompatible with vVol datastores – deploy on VMFS 6+ storage

​​Obtaining the Software​​

Licensed customers can access ​​asr9k-vsm-cgv6-6.6.2.00.ova​​ through:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​: Requires active S-A9K-VSM-6G entitlement
  2. ​​Verified Distributors​​: Platforms like IOSHub provide pre-validated downloads

Always verify the SHA-256 checksum:
e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855

For full deployment guidelines, refer to the Cisco ASR 9000 VSM 6.6 Installation Guide.

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