Introduction to nexus9500v64-lite.10.4.3.F.ova Software
This virtual appliance image provides the lightweight NX-OS environment for Cisco Nexus 9500-R/R2 series modular switches, optimized for lab simulations and network function virtualization (NFV) deployments. As part of Cisco’s NX-OS 10.4(3)F release train, it delivers feature parity with physical hardware while maintaining 35% reduced resource consumption compared to full-scale OVA images.
The “lite” variant specifically targets operations requiring rapid topology prototyping and automated testing workflows. Compatible with Cisco Nexus 9508/9516 chassis configurations using -R series line cards, it maintains full support for VXLAN/EVPN overlay networks and ACI integrations.
Key Features and Improvements
- Security Enhancements
- Integrated OpenSSL 3.0.12 with FIPS 140-3 compliance
- Resolved 9 CVEs including BGPsec path validation vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-XXXXX)
- Virtualization Optimizations
- 40% faster OVA boot time through KVM hypervisor optimizations
- Dynamic memory allocation scaling from 16GB to 128GB based on workload
- Protocol Support
- Enhanced EVPN Type-2/Type-5 route handling capacity (200,000 routes/sec)
- VXLAN multi-site orchestration improvements with L3Out integration
- Management Upgrades
- RESTCONF API alignment with IETF RFC 9198 revisions
- Streaming telemetry support for Prometheus/Grafana pipelines
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Hypervisor Platforms | Minimum Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus 9508-R | VMware ESXi 8.0U2+ | 16 vCPU / 32GB RAM |
| Nexus 9516-R2 | KVM 6.0+ | 24 vCPU / 64GB RAM |
| Nexus 9504-R | Hyper-V 2022 | 12 vCPU / 24GB RAM |
Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Requires Cisco UCS C480 M6 servers or equivalent for full feature parity
- Incompatible with N9K-X9716D-GX line cards using FPGA version 5.3
- Mandatory VMware Tools 12.3.5+ for vMotion functionality
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