Introduction to acisim-6.0-1g_part6.ova Software
The acisim-6.0-1g_part6.ova package comprises Part 6 of Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Simulator 6.0(1g) virtualization bundle, designed for lab validation of multi-tenant data center architectures. This OVA file enables full-stack emulation of APIC controllers and Nexus 9000 series switches, replicating production ACI fabric behavior for policy validation and API integration testing.
As part of Cisco’s 6.0(1g) release train, this simulator version aligns with APIC 6.0(1g) firmware capabilities, supporting automated service insertion and multi-site orchestration workflows. Compatible with VMware ESXi 8.0+ and Workstation 17 Pro, it serves as a critical tool for pre-deployment testing of ACI policies and third-party integrations.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced Fabric Emulation
- Added 8 virtual leaf/spine node simulation capacity (+33% vs 6.0(1f))
- Implemented vSphere 8.0u2 compatibility for nested virtualization
- Resolved CVE-2024-32802 vulnerability in APIC REST API emulator
2. Diagnostic Optimization
- 45% faster topology synchronization in multi-pod simulations
- Integrated health score calculator for simulated fabric components
- Enhanced packet capture filters for VXLAN traffic analysis
3. API & Protocol Support
- Extended OVSDB protocol emulation for SDN controller integration
- Added NETCONF/YANG 1.1 model support
- Improved BGP EVPN route reflection accuracy
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Virtualization Platforms
| Hypervisor | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | 8.0 Update 2 |
| VMware Workstation | 17.5 Pro |
| KVM (RHEL) | 4.18.0-513+ |
Hardware Requirements
- 24 CPU cores (2.4GHz+)
- 128GB RAM allocation
- 1.2TB SSD storage (RAID 10 recommended)
- 10GbE network adapters (Intel X710/VMXNET3)
Known Limitations
| Component | Constraint |
|---|---|
| APIC GUI | Max 3 concurrent users |
| Fabric Nodes | 8 simulated devices max |
| Throughput | 18Gbps aggregate cap |
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