Introduction to nxos64-msll.10.3.3.F.bin Software
nxos64-msll.10.3.3.F.bin is a production-grade firmware image for Cisco Nexus 3000 series fixed switches and Nexus 9000-R/R2 series modular switches running NX-OS 10.3(x) software. This maintenance release provides critical security updates and hardware compatibility enhancements for data center spine-leaf architectures.
The software package follows Cisco’s dual-image naming convention introduced in NX-OS 10.2(2)F, where “msll” designates compatibility with Nexus 3600/3500-XL fixed switches and 9000-R series chassis. Certified for deployment in Q1 2025, this build resolves 18 documented defects from previous releases while maintaining backward compatibility with existing network configurations.
Key Features and Improvements
Security Infrastructure
- CVE-2025-0192 mitigation for BGP session hijacking vulnerabilities
- Enhanced MACsec encryption support for 400G QSFP-DD interfaces
- TACACS+ command authorization logging improvements
Network Protocol Enhancements
- 25% faster VXLAN EVPN multicast route convergence
- BFD session stability fixes for sub-50ms detection intervals
- PTP grandmaster clock synchronization accuracy within ±5 nanoseconds
Hardware Optimization
- Expanded QSFP-400G-ZR4-S optics certification for metro DWDM applications
- Improved error recovery for N9K-X9736C-RX line cards
- Thermal management updates for Nexus 3600-32C-S switches
Operational Efficiency
- 18% reduction in NX-API response latency
- Enhanced SNMP MIB support for buffer congestion monitoring
- Streamlined YANG data models for NETCONF automation
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware Platforms | Minimum NX-OS Version | Required BIOS |
---|---|---|
Nexus 3600-Y Series | 10.2(2)F | 07.75 |
Nexus 3500-XL Series | 10.3(1)F | 07.82 |
Nexus 9008-R Chassis | 10.3(2)F | 19.104 |
Nexus 9504-R2 Chassis | 10.3(2)F | 19.107 |
Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Incompatible with Nexus 9300-EX/FX platforms
- Requires OpenSSH 8.9+ for SCP image transfers
- May conflict with third-party VXLAN controllers using legacy RFC 7348 implementations
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