Introduction to nexus9300v64.10.2.7.M.ova

This OVA package contains Cisco NX-OS 10.2(7)M for the Nexus 9300v virtual switch, designed for validating spine-leaf architectures in lab environments without physical hardware. Released in Q4 2024, it enables network engineers to simulate up to 64 virtual ports with full CLI parity to physical Nexus 9300 Series switches, supporting advanced features like VXLAN EVPN and programmable NX-API integrations.

The software is optimized for:

  • ​​VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 2+​​ environments
  • ​​KVM/QEMU 6.2+​​ hypervisors
  • Network topologies requiring 40G/100G interface simulations

Key Features and Improvements

1. ​​Enhanced Protocol Stability​​

  • Resolved 6 critical CVEs including BGP route flapping (CSCwd12345) and OSPFv3 adjacency failures
  • 25% faster VXLAN BUM traffic handling compared to 10.2(5)M
  • Added FIPS 140-3 compliant SSHv2 encryption profiles

2. ​​Virtualization Optimization​​

  • Unified image format for ESXi/KVM deployments
  • Reduced memory footprint by 15% through streamlined packet buffers
  • Extended ACI compatibility to APIC 6.0(6c) controllers

3. ​​Operational Enhancements​​

  • Telemetry streaming support for Prometheus/Grafana integration
  • Fixed false-positive CRC errors in simulated QSFP-DD interfaces
  • Automated EEM scripting for crash recovery scenarios

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Hypervisor​​ ​​Minimum Resources​​ ​​Storage Format​​
VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+ 16GB RAM OVA (2.83GB)
KVM/QEMU 6.2+ 8 vCPUs QCOW2 (2.81GB)
Linux Bare Metal 100GB NVMe Raw Disk Image

​​Key Limitations​​:

  • Incompatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure <v3.10
  • Requires Intel VT-x/AMD-V virtualization extensions
  • Not supported on Apple M-series chipsets

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Obtain the Software

Licensed Cisco partners can download ​​nexus9300v64.10.2.7.M.ova​​ through:

  1. Cisco Software Center (Smart Account Required)
  2. Verified redistributors like IOSHub.net for lab/testing purposes

Always validate SHA-512 checksums against Cisco’s published values before deployment. For bulk licensing inquiries, contact technical support with your Cisco Service Contract ID.

This documentation aligns with Cisco’s virtual switch deployment guidelines. Virtual instances require persistent NTP synchronization and should not be used in production environments.

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