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Introduction to acisim-5.3-1d.ova This 16.8GB OVA template provides a full-featured simulation environment for Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) 5.3(1d) deployments, enabling network engineers to test policy configurations without physical Nexus 9000 Series hardware. Released in Q4 2024, this version introduces...

Introduction to aci-apic-dk9.5.2.8e.ova Software The aci-apic-dk9.5.2.8e.ova virtual appliance delivers Cisco’s APIC 5.2(8e) release, the central management component for Cisco ACI fabric deployments. This OVA template provides policy-driven automation for multi-cloud environments, featuring enhanced security protocols to address vulnerabilities identified in...

Introduction to aci-apic-dk9.6.1.2f.ova Software This Open Virtualization Archive (OVA) contains Cisco APIC 6.1(2f) for hypervisor-based ACI fabric deployments, released on April 30, 2025. Designed for hybrid cloud environments, this virtual appliance version introduces enhanced Kubernetes service chaining and multi-vCenter integration...

Introduction to aci-n9000-dk9.16.0.5h-cs_64.bin Software The aci-n9000-dk9.16.0.5h-cs_64.bin firmware represents Cisco’s latest NX-OS release for Nexus 9000 series switches operating in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. This maintenance build (version 16.0.5h) focuses on multi-cloud automation enhancements and security hardening for hyperscale data...

Introduction to aci-n9000-dk9.16.0.3d.bin Software aci-n9000-dk9.16.0.3d.bin represents the core firmware for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches operating in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode, specifically optimized for spine-leaf architectures in hyperscale data centers. This release introduces enhanced telemetry capabilities for intent-based networking...

Introduction to apic-vrealize-4.2.7r.tgz Software This integration package enables bidirectional policy synchronization between Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and VMware vRealize Automation/Operations platforms. Designed for hybrid cloud environments, the plugin automates network security group (NSG) mapping between ACI contracts and vRealize...

Introduction to aci-apic-dk9.5.2.7f.iso Software The ​​aci-apic-dk9.5.2.7f.iso​​ is the official installation image for Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) version 5.2(7f), designed to manage Cisco ACI fabric deployments. This release targets enterprises requiring long-term stability in multi-tenant data center environments, particularly...

Introduction to aci-n9000-dk9.16.0.5j-cs_64.bin Software aci-n9000-dk9.16.0.5j-cs_64.bin is the firmware package enabling Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches to operate in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. Part of Cisco’s 16.0(5j) release train, this build specifically addresses hardware compatibility requirements for 400G-enabled Nexus 9800...

Introduction to aci-apic-dk9.6.0.5h.iso This ISO image contains the core software package for Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) version 6.0(5h), the centralized management system for Cisco ACI fabric deployments. Released in Q2 2025, this maintenance update targets multi-cloud environments requiring...

Introduction to aci-apic-dk9.5.3.2b.ova Software The ​​aci-apic-dk9.5.3.2b.ova​​ is the virtual appliance image for Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 5.3(2b) release, serving as the central management platform for Cisco’s ACI fabric architecture. Designed for multi-cloud data center operations, this software enables...