Introduction to nexus9500v64.10.2.7.M.ova Software
This OVA-formatted virtual appliance delivers Cisco NX-OS 10.2(7)M for the Nexus 9500v virtual modular switch platform, designed for enterprise-grade data center simulations and multi-tier network validations. As part of Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology portfolio, it replicates the functionality of physical Nexus 9500 chassis deployments in VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+ environments, supporting hybrid cloud architecture testing with full VXLAN EVPN capabilities.
The software supports Nexus 9300-EX/FX3 physical switches in ACI/NX-OS modes and requires minimum APIC controller version 5.2(7). Released in Q4 2024, this maintenance update resolves critical CVE-2024-20359 vulnerabilities reported in spine-leaf topologies.
Key Features and Improvements
- Enhanced Fabric Security
- TLS 1.3 enforcement for all management plane communications
- Hardware-backed secure boot verification for virtual instances
- Protocol Optimization
- 35% faster BGP convergence for networks exceeding 800k IPv4/IPv6 routes
- VXLAN EVPN multi-site synchronization time reduced to <1.5s per policy update
- Telemetry Enhancements
- Streaming NetFlow v10 support with 50ms sampling granularity
- Enhanced SNMPv3 context-aware monitoring for multi-tenant environments
- Critical Fixes
- Resolved intermittent packet drops in VPC+ configurations with >32 member ports
- CVE-2024-20362 mitigation for control plane resource exhaustion vulnerabilities
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Platforms | Minimum Specifications |
|---|---|
| Cisco UCS C240 M6 | VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+ |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 | vCenter 8.0 U1c+ |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | 16 vCPU / 64GB RAM |
| Nexus 9336C-FX3 | 250GB Storage (RAID 10 recommended) |
Known limitations include temporary CLI latency during TCAM reallocations exceeding 85% utilization and reduced throughput when nesting under Azure Stack HCI 22H2 clusters.
Obtain the Software
Authorized access to nexus9500v64.10.2.7.M.ova requires:
- Active Cisco service contract with virtual platform entitlements
- Download via Cisco Software Center using CCO ID linked to Nexus 9000 subscriptions
- Partner portal authorization for certified system integrators
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