Introduction to nxos64-cs.10.2.2.F.bin Software
The nxos64-cs.10.2.2.F.bin file represents Cisco NX-OS Software Release 10.2(2)F for Nexus 9000 Series Switches, providing enhanced programmability and security features for cloud-scale data center operations. This maintenance release focuses on optimizing ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM) utilization while maintaining compatibility with Cisco Cloud Scale ASICs architecture.
Compatible with Nexus 9300-EX/FX/GX and 9500-R/FX platforms, this software update addresses critical vulnerabilities while improving VXLAN EVPN performance. The 10.2(2)F version entered extended support phase in November 2023, receiving periodic security updates through February 2025.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Enhancements
- Patched DHCPv6 relay-agent vulnerability (CVE-2024-20446) affecting policy enforcement
- Upgraded OpenSSL libraries to 1.1.1w for TLS 1.3 compliance
2. Hardware Optimization
- 25% improvement in TCAM utilization efficiency for ACL rule processing
- Enhanced buffer monitoring with real-time threshold alerts
3. Protocol Support
- VXLAN EVPN multi-site orchestration improvements
- BGP route reflector scalability increased to 500 peers
4. Programmability
- NETCONF/YANG API response time reduced by 40%
- Expanded Ansible module support for zero-touch provisioning
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum Resources | Incompatible Components |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus 9300-EX Series | 16GB RAM | Prime Infrastructure <4.2 |
| Nexus 9300-FX Series | 64GB Storage | UCS Manager 4.1(2a) |
| Nexus 9500-R Series | Dual-CPU Xeon | NX-OS 9.3(x) Configs |
The software requires clean installation on devices running NX-OS 10.1(1) or later. Third-party monitoring tools require API module updates for full compatibility.
Software Availability
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