Introduction to nxosv.9.2.4.qcow2 Software
This QCOW2-formatted virtual machine image provides the NX-OS 9.2(4) software release for Cisco Nexus 9000v series virtual switches. Designed for network virtualization labs and proof-of-concept environments, it enables full-featured Layer 2/3 switching capabilities in EVE-NG, VMware ESXi, and other KVM-based hypervisors.
Compatible with Cisco’s Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) and Nexus Dashboard, this release (published Q1 2025) introduces enhanced VXLAN bridging support and improves TCAM utilization for large-scale BGP EVPN deployments. The 9.2(4) version specifically targets platform stability for hybrid cloud network simulations.
Key Features and Improvements
- Security Enhancements
- TLS 1.3 enforcement for NX-API RESTCONF communications
- Hardware-rooted secure boot verification for virtual instances
- Protocol Optimization
- 25% reduction in BGP convergence time for >500k route tables
- VXLAN flood suppression improvements through IGMPv3 snooping
- Management Upgrades
- NETCONF/YANG 1.1 compliance for model-driven programmability
- Enhanced SNMPv3 context-aware monitoring capabilities
- Critical Fixes
- Resolved intermittent packet drops in VPC+ configurations
- CVE-2025-0188 mitigation for control plane spoofing vulnerabilities
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Platforms | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus 9300-EX/FX/FX2 | VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+ |
| EVE-NG Professional 2.0.8 | 8vCPU / 16GB RAM |
| KVM (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS) | QEMU 6.2.0+ |
| Cisco UCS C240 M6 | 120GB Storage |
Known limitations include reduced throughput when nesting under Azure Stack HCI and temporary CLI latency during heavy TCAM reallocations.
Obtain the Software
Authorized users can acquire nxosv.9.2.4.qcow2 through:
- Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) with active virtual platform subscription
- EVE-NG Marketplace for pre-configured topology deployments
- Partner portals for certified training providers
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