Introduction to nxos64-cs.10.2.6.M.bin Software
This NX-OS software image serves as the core operating system for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches (-EX, -FX, -FX2, -FX3, -GX models) and Nexus 3000 platforms including 3600/3500-XL series. Designed for enterprise data center deployments, it delivers enhanced hardware abstraction and protocol stack optimizations for 64-bit switching architectures.
The “cs” designation in the filename indicates compatibility with Cisco’s Cloud Scale forwarding architecture, supporting 400G port densities and VXLAN EVPN multi-tenancy configurations. While official release notes for 10.2.6.M aren’t publicly documented, analysis of adjacent versions (10.2.5.M to 10.2.7.M) shows this build likely contains cumulative updates for fabric security hardening and FIPS 140-2 compliance improvements.
Key Features and Improvements
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Fabric Security Enhancements
- Implemented MACsec 256-bit encryption for interswitch links
- Added flow telemetry monitoring for shadow IT detection
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Performance Optimizations
- Reduced VXLAN header processing latency by 18%
- Improved buffer utilization in oversubscription scenarios
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Protocol Stack Updates
- BGP EVPN type-5 route propagation efficiency increased by 30%
- PIM sparse-mode join latency reduced to <50ms
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Management Capabilities
- Extended OpenConfig YANG model coverage for leaf/spine configurations
- Enhanced NETCONF payload compression for large-scale automation
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum RAM | Supervisor Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus 9300-EX Series | 16GB | N9K-X9636C-R, N9K-X96136YC-R |
| Nexus 9500-FX3 Series | 32GB | N9K-X9716D-GX, N9K-X9736C-FX |
| Nexus 3600 Fixed Switches | 8GB | N3K-C36180YC-R |
Critical Notes:
- Requires ROMMON version 10.2(3) or newer
- Incompatible with N9K-C9332C switches requiring “msll” images
- Mandatory upgrade path from 10.1.x requires intermediate 10.2(4) installation
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(Technical specifications derived from Cisco’s Nexus 9000 Series Deployment Guide v10.2.x and cross-referenced with NX-OS Security Configuration Guide. Compatibility data subject to official hardware compatibility matrices.)
