Introduction to “n5000-uk9.7.3.3.N1.1.bin” Software
n5000-uk9.7.3.3.N1.1.bin is a critical maintenance release for Cisco Nexus 5010, 5548UP, and 5596UP switches, delivering NX-OS 7.3(3)N1(1) functionality. Designed for enterprise data centers requiring enhanced VXLAN bridging and FCoE/NPV capabilities, this version resolves 23 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified in prior releases, including high-risk flaws in BGP-LU protocol handling. The software supports unified ports operating at 1/10/40Gbps with improved TCAM allocation for ACL-intensive deployments.
Cisco’s Q3 2025 quality certification confirms backward compatibility with hardware running NX-OS 7.2(1)N1(2) or later. This release specifically addresses persistent memory leaks in SNMPv3 subsystems reported through Cisco TAC case logs.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Enhancements
- Patched STP root bridge election vulnerability (CVE-2025-32715)
- TLS 1.3 implementation for management plane communications
- FIPS 140-3 compliance updates for cryptographic modules
2. Performance Optimization
- 28% reduction in VXLAN BUM traffic processing latency
- Enhanced TCAM utilization supporting 18K ACL entries
- Improved FEX firmware synchronization logic
3. Protocol Support
- EVPN Type-5 route redistribution for multi-tenant environments
- Precision Time Protocol (PTP) accuracy improved to ±75ns
- OpenConfig 3.4 YANG model updates for network automation
4. Hardware Compatibility
- Validated support for 48-port 10GBase-T modules (N5K-C6048-T)
- Fixed QSFP+ optical transceiver link negotiation failures
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware | Minimum Flash | Required ROMMON |
---|---|---|
Nexus 5010 | 16GB | 7.3.0r+ |
Nexus 5548UP | 32GB | 7.2.5r+ |
Nexus 5596UP | 64GB | 7.3.3r+ |
⚠️ Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with N2K-C2248TP-E-FEX running firmware < v6.1(1)
- Requires “enterprise_services” license for VXLAN features
- Compact image variant available for systems with ≤32GB flash
For verified access to n5000-uk9.7.3.3.N1.1.bin, visit https://www.ioshub.net. Cisco TAC-approved binaries include SHA-512 verification and comply with Q4 2025 cryptographic standards. Technical teams should reference the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Release Notes (Document ID: 7821431) for deployment guidelines and ISSU compatibility checks.