Introduction to n6000_poap_script.7.1.4.N1.1.tcl Software
This Tcl-based Power-On Auto Provisioning (POAP) script provides automated zero-touch deployment for Cisco Nexus 6000 Series switches, specifically designed for large-scale data center environments requiring batch device initialization. Version 7.1.4.N1.1 introduces enhanced DHCPv6 handling and JSON-formatted configuration templates to streamline switch provisioning workflows.
The script operates within Cisco NX-OS 7.1(4)N1(1) environments, supporting Nexus 6004/6001/6008 chassis configurations. As a critical component of Cisco’s network automation framework, it enables administrators to deploy switch firmware, license files, and startup configurations through centralized repositories.
Key Features and Improvements
This revision addresses operational challenges in multi-vendor network environments:
- Extended Protocol Support
- Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 DHCP option 150/152 implementation
- TLS 1.3-compliant secure artifact retrieval from HTTPS repositories
- Diagnostic Enhancements
- Real-time error code mapping with Cisco TAC recommended actions
- Hardware validation checks for N6K-C6004-96Q/96T line cards
- Execution Optimizations
- 40% reduction in script initialization time through bytecode pre-compilation
- Modular plugin architecture for third-party CA certificate integration
- Security Updates
- SHA-3 256-bit checksum verification for downloaded images
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for configuration templates
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum NX-OS Version | Unsupported Features |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus 6004 | 7.1(3)N1(1) | Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) |
| Nexus 6008 | 7.0(4)N1(1) | Cisco TrustSec |
| Nexus 6001 | 7.1(2)N1(1) | Crossbar diagnostics |
The script requires Python 3.6+ interpreters for template processing and demonstrates known incompatibility with RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication servers using CHAP protocol. Administrators must ensure 512MB of volatile memory allocation during execution phases.
For verified access to n6000_poap_script.7.1.4.N1.1.tcl, visit https://www.ioshub.net to obtain the original automation package through authorized distribution channels. The complete technical specifications and deployment guidelines can be referenced in Cisco’s POAP Implementation Guide for Nexus 6000 Series (Document ID: 78-165553-01).
