Introduction to “nexus9500v64.10.3.2.F.qcow2” Software

The “nexus9500v64.10.3.2.F.qcow2” represents Cisco’s virtualized deployment solution for Nexus 9500 series modular switches, designed for lab validation and network topology simulations. This QCOW2-formatted image enables hardware-agnostic testing of NX-OS configurations, particularly targeting spine-leaf architectures in software-defined data centers.

Compatible with Cisco Nexus 9508/9516 chassis emulation, this release (10.3.2.F) aligns with physical switch firmware revisions from Q3 2024. It supports full feature parity with hardware counterparts including VXLAN EVPN, QoS policies, and ACI integration.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Enhanced VXLAN Performance​​

  • 38% reduction in VXLAN BGP EVPN convergence time through optimized route refresh mechanisms
  • Resolved L2ACLRedirect GOLD test failures documented in CSCvz65993

​​2. Security Hardening​​

  • TLS 1.3 enforcement for all management plane communications
  • Patched CVE-2024-20345 vulnerability in Control Plane Policing (CoPP)

​​3. Telemetry Enhancements​​

  • Streaming Telemetry now supports 15 additional YANG models including IPv6 microburst detection
  • SAML 2.0 group mapping improvements for centralized AAA management

​​4. Hardware Emulation Updates​​

  • Added virtualized support for N9K-X9736C-FX2 line card configurations
  • Extended buffer monitoring to replicated real-world ASIC behavior

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
Hypervisors VMware ESXi 8.0U2+, KVM (libvirt 9.0+), Cisco NFVIS 6.7.2
Physical Switch Models N9K-C9508-FM-G, N9K-C9516-FM-E2, N9K-X9708-FM-G line cards
Resource Allocation 16 vCPUs, 48GB RAM, 120GB storage (thin provisioning)
Management Clients Cisco DCNM 12.0.3+, ACI APIC 6.0(4h)+

​​Known Limitations​​:

  • Does not support FEX emulation per virtual port constraints
  • VXLAN QoS classification unavailable in network-to-access direction
  • Requires manual license activation post-deployment

For secure access to “nexus9500v64.10.3.2.F.qcow2”, visit https://www.ioshub.net and consult our technical support team for version-specific deployment validation. Cisco partners with valid service contracts may request direct access through Cisco’s Software Center with CCO login credentials.

(Network architects should review Cisco’s official release notes for CSCvz65993 kernel stability updates before production simulation deployments.)

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