Introduction to vcenter-plugin-6.0.1g.tgz

This VMware vSphere plugin extends management capabilities for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches within vCenter Server environments. Designed for hybrid cloud operations, the plugin enables unified monitoring of virtual/physical network resources through vSphere Client integration.

Officially released in Q4 2024, version 6.0.1g resolves critical interoperability issues between VMware NSX-T 3.2 and Cisco ACI 5.2 fabric architectures. The software supports vCenter Server 7.0 U3+ deployments managing Nexus 93180YC-EX/N9K-C9336C-FX2 platforms with NX-OS 10.2(5)M or later.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Fabric Visibility Enhancement​​

    • Implements real-time health monitoring for Cisco UCS 6400 Series Fabric Interconnects
    • Fixes topology mapping errors in multi-vCenter NSX-T environments

  2. ​​Security Compliance​​

    • Enforces TLS 1.3 for API communications with Cisco DNA Center 2.3.5+
    • Patches XML external entity injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-37079)

  3. ​​Performance Optimization​​

    • Reduces vSAN configuration synchronization latency by 35%
    • Solves false positive alerts in VDS port group status monitoring

  4. ​​Protocol Support​​

    • Adds BGP EVPN route analysis for Nexus 9000 spine-leaf architectures
    • Enhances NetFlow v9 template compatibility with Cisco Stealthwatch

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported vCenter Versions Minimum NX-OS Version Required Storage
7.0 U3b 10.2(5)M 2GB disk space
7.0 U3c 10.2(6)M 4GB RAM
8.0 U1 10.3(1)M 10Gbps NIC

​​Configuration Constraints​​

  • Incompatible with VMware Cloud Foundation 4.3 or earlier
  • Requires vSphere Enterprise Plus licensing for full feature activation

Accessing the Network Integration Plugin

Certified system integrators can obtain the package through VMware Solution Exchange (VSX) marketplace. For immediate deployment needs, visit https://www.ioshub.net/contact to request secure delivery via encrypted transfer protocol. Production environments require prior validation with Cisco Intersight 2.2+ management systems.

This update contains mandatory security patches for environments using SAML-based authentication. Always verify SHA-256 checksums against VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2024-0021 before installation. Recommended for deployment during scheduled maintenance windows due to potential service disruption during policy synchronization.

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