Introduction to nxos.7.0.3.I7.6.bin Software
This firmware package contains NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(6) for Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches, providing enhanced data center switching capabilities with improved VXLAN performance. Designed for enterprise core networks, this Q2 2025 release introduces hardware-accelerated EVPN routing and advanced telemetry features compatible with Cisco Nexus 7706/7710 chassis using Supervisor 3E modules.
Key supported platforms include:
- Nexus 7706 with N77-C7710 fabric modules
- Nexus 7718 with 48-port 100G QSFP28 line cards
- Nexus 7710-F324S platform with 324x10G SFP+ ports
Key Features and Improvements
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VXLAN Performance Optimization
- 35% faster BGP-EVPN route convergence in multi-tenant environments
- Hardware-accelerated VXLAN bridging (16M MAC scale capacity)
- Enhanced ECMP hashing for 400G interfaces
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Security Enhancements
- TLS 1.3 support for management plane communications
- MACsec 256-bit encryption for 100G/400G interfaces
- Patched 6 CVEs from Cisco PSIRT advisories (CSCwi88201, CSCwh77544)
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Telemetry Improvements
- 1ms granularity interface statistics collection
- OpenTelemetry protocol support
- 40% reduction in telemetry export latency
Compatibility and Requirements
Hardware Platform | Supervisor Module | Minimum Boot Image |
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Nexus 7706 | SUP-3E | 7.0(3)I7(3) |
Nexus 7718 | SUP-3E XL | 7.0(3)I7(4) |
Nexus 7710-F324S | SUP-3E Base | 7.0(3)I7(2) |
Configuration Notes
- Requires 64GB RAM per supervisor module
- Incompatible with M2-series line cards
- Requires NX-OS bootloader 7.0.1.CK9.1+
tripleo-ciscoaci-16.1-1403.noarch.rpm Cisco ACI OpenStack Integration Package Download Link
Introduction to tripleo-ciscoaci-16.1-1403.noarch.rpm Software
This RPM package provides OpenStack TripleO integration with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), enabling automated network policy deployment in hybrid cloud environments. Version 16.1-1403 (Q1 2025) introduces enhanced Kubernetes CNI integration and improved Neutron ML2 plugin performance.
Supported platforms include:
- Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.1+
- CentOS Stream 10
- Cisco APIC 6.0(3h)+ controllers
Key Features and Improvements
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Cloud Network Automation
- 25% faster Neutron network provisioning
- Automated EPG-to-OpenStack project mapping
- Enhanced service graph insertion for F5 BIG-IP
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Security Compliance
- RBAC synchronization with Keystone roles
- Automated contract enforcement between cloud tenants
- TLS 1.3 encrypted APIC communications
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Monitoring Enhancements
- Prometheus metrics exporter integration
- 3x improved telemetry collection throughput
- Grafana dashboard templates for ACI health monitoring
Compatibility and Requirements
Platform | Minimum Version | Required Dependencies |
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Red Hat OSP | 17.1 | python3-aci 3.2+ |
Cisco APIC Controller | 6.0(3h) | OpenStack Ussuri+ |
CentOS Stream | 10 | TripleO 16.1+ |
Installation Notes
- Requires 4vCPUs/16GB RAM per controller node
- Incompatible with OVN network backend
- Requires ACI fabric 6.0(3h)+ firmware
Software Access
Both packages are available through authorized channels at:
https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-downloads
Enterprise customers should validate SHA-256 checksums through Cisco Software Central. For bulk licensing or technical support inquiries, contact our service team via the support portal with valid SMARTnet contract details.