Introduction to nexus9500v64-lite.10.3.1.F.ova Software
This virtual appliance provides a resource-optimized NX-OS environment for Cisco Nexus 9500-R series modular switches, designed for lab validation and network function virtualization (NFV) deployments. As part of the NX-OS 10.3(1)F release train, it maintains full protocol parity with physical hardware while reducing memory consumption by 30% compared to standard OVA images.
The “lite” variant targets environments requiring rapid topology simulations and automated CI/CD pipeline testing. Compatible with Cisco Nexus 9508/9516 chassis configurations using -R series line cards, it supports advanced VXLAN/EVPN fabric architectures and integrates with Cisco ACI multi-site orchestration.
Key Features and Improvements
- Security Enhancements
- Addressed 15 CVEs including BGP path hijacking vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-XXXXX series)
- Implemented FIPS 140-3 Level 1 compliance for government deployments
- Virtualization Optimizations
- 35% faster OVA deployment through KVM hypervisor optimizations
- Adaptive memory allocation scaling from 24GB to 128GB
- Protocol Enhancements
- Improved VXLAN flood suppression efficiency with IGMPv3 snooping
- Enhanced BFD session stability for 100km DWDM optical links
- Management Upgrades
- RESTCONF API alignment with IETF RFC 9198 standards
- Streaming telemetry support for Prometheus/Grafana monitoring stacks
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Hypervisor Platforms | Minimum Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus 9508-R | VMware ESXi 7.0U3+ | 16 vCPU / 48GB RAM |
| Nexus 9516-R2 | KVM 5.0+ | 24 vCPU / 64GB RAM |
| Nexus 9504-R | Hyper-V 2019 | 12 vCPU / 32GB RAM |
Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Requires UCS C480 M5 servers or equivalent for full feature parity
- Incompatible with N9K-X9716D-GX line cards using FPGA version 5.2
- Mandatory VMware Tools 12.2.0+ for vMotion functionality
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