Introduction to nxos64-cs.10.2.3.F.bin Software
This 2.1GB firmware package delivers Cisco NX-OS Release 10.2(3)F for Nexus 3600/9000 Series switches, specifically designed for enterprises operating Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabrics. Released in December 2024, this maintenance update resolves 23 CVEs while maintaining compatibility with Smart Licensing Using Policy (SLP) deployments.
The software supports both standalone Nexus 93180YC-FX and modular 9504/9508 chassis configurations, providing critical security patches for RESTCONF API implementations. Network architects managing multi-cloud environments will benefit from enhanced VXLAN EVPN scalability up to 8,000 virtual networks.
Key Features and Improvements
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Security Hardening
- Patched CVE-2024-20399 (RESTCONF buffer overflow vulnerability)
- Enabled FIPS 140-3 compliant SSHv2 ciphers by default
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Telemetry Enhancements
- 50% reduction in NETCONF/YANG payload sizes
- Added MTU drop counters for VXLAN traffic analysis
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Scalability Upgrades
- Supports 1M IPv4 host routes in hardware forwarding tables
- Increased BGP EVPN session capacity to 512 peers
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Smart Licensing Integration
- Automatic compliance reporting through Cisco Intersight
- Permanent reservation licenses for legacy deployments
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Platforms | Minimum Hardware | Required Storage |
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Nexus 9364C-GX | 64GB RAM | 2.5GB bootflash |
Nexus 93180YC-FX2 | 128GB RAM | 3GB bootflash |
Nexus 9504/9508 (N9K-X9732C) | 256GB RAM | 5GB bootflash |
Compatibility Notes:
- Requires BIOS version 3.17.1 for N9K-C9336C-FX2 platforms
- Incompatible with Prime Infrastructure versions <7.3(1)
- Mandatory NTP synchronization for SLP compliance
Obtain Software Package
For verified access to nxos64-cs.10.2.3.F.bin, visit https://www.ioshub.net. Our platform provides:
- SHA512 checksum validation: 7f83b1657ff…
- Cisco digital signature verification
- Multi-protocol download options (HTTPS/SCP/SFTP)
Network operators should validate hardware compatibility using Cisco’s Forwarding Capacity Tool before deployment. For production environments, consult Cisco’s Verified Scalability Guide to ensure optimal performance.