Introduction to n6000_poap_script.7.3.6.N1.1.tcl Software
This TCL-based PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP) script enables automated deployment for Cisco Nexus 6000 Series switches running NX-OS 7.3(6)N1(1). Designed for hyperscale data centers, it streamlines firmware upgrades and configuration synchronization across Nexus 6232PQ-10GE/6248PQ-10GE platforms through encrypted DHCPv6 transactions.
Officially released on April 22, 2025, this version resolves critical TFTP timeout errors observed in multi-vendor DHCP server environments. The script now supports Cisco Nexus 5672UP Fabric Extenders with AES-256-GCM encrypted configuration templates, achieving 40% faster bootstrap operations compared to previous releases.
Key Features and Improvements
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Security Enhancements
- Implemented TLS 1.3 handshake validation for HTTPS-based image downloads
- Enforced SHA-384 checksum verification for golden configuration templates
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Protocol Optimization
- Fixed IPv6 DHCPv6 option 16 parsing failures in dual-stack networks
- Enhanced TFTP retry mechanisms with exponential backoff algorithm
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Diagnostic Tools
- Added real-time error mapping to Cisco TAC Case Navigator database
- Introduced JSON-formatted progress logs compatible with Cisco DNA Center 2.5.1+
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Performance Upgrades
- Reduced POAP execution time by 45% through parallel image validation
- Optimized memory allocation for configurations exceeding 10,000 lines
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum NX-OS Version |
|---|---|
| Nexus 6232PQ-10GE | 7.3(4)N1(1) |
| Nexus 6248PQ-10GE | 7.2(8)N1(1b) |
| Nexus 5672UP Fabric Extender | 7.1(6)N1(1c) |
Known Limitations:
- Requires RFC 3315-compliant DHCPv6 servers with 64MB+ RAM allocation
- Incompatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure 4.2 management systems
Note: Verified downloads of n6000_poap_script.7.3.6.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 7.3.6 Release Notes and POAP Deployment Guide. Network architects should review Field Notice FN70625 for recommended IPv6 prefix delegation configurations when implementing this automation script in dual-stack environments.
