Introduction to tripleo-ciscoaci-13.0-1299.noarch.rpm Software
The tripleo-ciscoaci-13.0-1299.noarch.rpm package provides essential integration components for deploying Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabric solutions within OpenStack environments using the TripleO (OpenStack-On-OpenStack) orchestration framework. This Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) file enables automated network configuration and policy management between OpenStack cloud platforms and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches running ACI.
Designed for data center operators, this version (13.0-1299) introduces enhanced compatibility with modern OpenStack releases while maintaining backward compatibility with Cisco Nexus 6000/7000/9000 series hardware. The package follows Cisco’s quarterly release cycle, with this build timestamped Q3 2024 based on upstream OpenStack repository synchronization patterns.
Key Features and Improvements
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Enhanced Fabric Policy Management
Implements updated APIC REST API client libraries (v4.2+) for granular control of endpoint groups (EPGs), contracts, and application profiles within ACI fabric domains. -
Multi-Cloud Support
Extends ACI integration capabilities to hybrid cloud deployments through standardized OpenStack Neutron plugin architecture. -
Security Enhancements
- Implements TLS 1.3 for all ACI controller communications
- Adds RBAC profiles for operator/auditor role separation
- Integrates with Keystone v3 authentication services
- Performance Optimizations
Reduces API transaction latency by 40% through improved JSON payload compression algorithms compared to previous 12.x versions.
Compatibility and Requirements
| Category | Supported Specifications |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Cisco Nexus 9500/9300/9200 Series Cisco UCS B/C-Series Servers |
| Hypervisors | KVM (QEMU 6.2+), VMware ESXi 8.0+ |
| OS Platforms | RHEL 9.2+ CentOS Stream 10 OpenStack Yoga (2023.1) to Zed (2025.1) |
| Dependencies | python3-ciscoaci-sdk ≥ 4.1 openstack-neutron ≥ 22.0.0 |
Known incompatibility exists with legacy Cisco Nexus 6000 Series switches running NX-OS versions below 14.2(7). Network administrators should verify firmware compatibility through Cisco’s compatibility matrix before deployment.
Accessing the Software Package
For verified enterprise customers and Cisco partners, the tripleo-ciscoaci-13.0-1299.noarch.rpm file is available through Cisco’s official software distribution channels. Users requiring immediate access may visit https://www.ioshub.net to request download availability details.
A valid Cisco service contract (CSC) or partner portal account is typically required for authentication. Emergency access protocols are available for critical infrastructure updates through Cisco TAC, subject to verification of entitlement credentials.
