Introduction to nexus9300v64.10.3.2.F.ova Software

This OVA-formatted virtual appliance provides the NX-OS 10.3(2)F software release for Cisco Nexus 9300v virtual switches, designed for lab environments and network simulations. As part of Cisco’s virtualized switching portfolio, it replicates the feature set of physical Nexus 9300-EX/FX series switches, enabling protocol testing and topology validation in VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+ and KVM hypervisors.

The 10.3(2)F release (Q4 2024) introduces enhanced VXLAN bridging capabilities and improved TCAM resource management for BGP EVPN configurations. Compatible with Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) 6.0+, this version specifically addresses stability issues reported in multi-tenant cloud simulations.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Security Enhancements​​
  • Hardware-backed secure boot verification for virtual instances
  • TLS 1.3 enforcement for NX-API communications
  1. ​​Protocol Optimization​​
  • 30% faster BGP convergence for route tables exceeding 500k entries
  • VXLAN flood suppression via enhanced IGMPv3 snooping
  1. ​​Management Upgrades​​
  • YANG 1.1 model extensions for NETCONF programmability
  • Context-aware SNMPv3 monitoring with MIB-II extensions
  1. ​​Critical Fixes​​
  • Resolved intermittent packet loss in VPC+ configurations
  • CVE-2024-20359 mitigation for control plane vulnerabilities

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Platforms Minimum Requirements
Cisco Nexus 9300-EX/FX Series VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+
EVE-NG Professional 2.1.3 8 vCPU / 24GB RAM
KVM (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS) QEMU 6.2.0+
Cisco UCS C240 M6 150GB Storage

Known limitations include reduced throughput when nested under Hyper-V 2022 and temporary CLI latency during heavy TCAM reallocations.

Obtain the Software

Valid Cisco service contract holders can access nexus9300v64.10.3.2.F.ova through:

  1. Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) with active virtual platform subscription
  2. EVE-NG Marketplace for pre-configured topology bundles
  3. Cisco Partner Portal for certified training providers

Our platform at https://www.ioshub.net provides SHA-256 verification hashes matching Cisco’s official release artifacts. Contact support with valid contract details to confirm download eligibility and access integrity validation tools.

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