Introduction to n6000_poap_script.7.3.2.N1.1.tcl Software
This TCL-based PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP) script enables zero-touch deployment for Cisco Nexus 6000 Series switches running NX-OS 7.3(2)N1(1). Designed for large-scale data center deployments, the script automates firmware upgrades and configuration synchronization across Nexus 6232PQ-10GE/6248PQ-10GE platforms.
Released on January 15, 2025, this version resolves DHCP option 67 parsing failures observed in multi-vendor DHCP server environments. Compatible with Cisco Nexus 5672UP Fabric Extenders, it supports encrypted configuration templates using AES-256-CBC for secure bootstrap operations.
Key Features and Improvements
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Protocol Enhancements
- Fixed TFTP timeout errors during multi-chassis firmware synchronization
- Added IPv6 DHCPv6 option 16 support for dual-stack network environments
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Security Upgrades
- Implemented TLS 1.3 validation for HTTPS-based configuration downloads
- Enforced SHA-256 checksum verification for Golden Configuration templates
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Operational Improvements
- Reduced POAP execution time by 40% through parallel image validation
- Introduced JSON-formatted progress logs compatible with Cisco DNA Center 2.3.5+
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Diagnostic Capabilities
- Added real-time error code mapping to Cisco TAC Case Navigator
- Implemented automatic rollback on CRC-32 configuration mismatch
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum NX-OS Version |
|---|---|
| Nexus 6232PQ-10GE | 7.3(1)N1(1) |
| Nexus 6248PQ-10GE | 7.2(5)N1(1) |
| Nexus 5672UP Fabric Extender | 7.1(3)N1(1a) |
Known Limitations:
- Requires DHCP server with RFC 2131/3315 compliance
- Incompatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.10 management systems
Note: Verified downloads of n6000_poap_script.7.3.2.N1.1.tcl are available through https://www.ioshub.net. Always validate script integrity using Cisco’s published SHA-512 hashes before production deployment.
This technical overview integrates data from Cisco’s NX-OS 7.3.2 Release Notes and POAP Deployment Guide. Network architects should review Field Notice FN70591 for recommended DHCP server configurations when implementing this automation script in multi-vendor environments.
