Introduction to vcplugin-1.0.3.cat Software
This VMware vCenter plugin enables centralized management of Cisco Catalyst 9000v virtual switches within VMware vSphere environments. Designed for software-defined branch deployments, version 1.0.3 introduces automated policy synchronization between physical Catalyst 9300 hardware and virtual instances running NX-OS 10.4(1)F.
The package provides native integration with vCenter 8.0 Update 2, allowing network administrators to deploy virtual switch configurations through vSphere Client templates. Released in Q1 2025, this update resolves critical CSCvz65993 vulnerability affecting previous plugin versions.
Core Management Capabilities
- Multi-Instance Orchestration
- Simultaneous configuration deployment across 64 virtual Catalyst instances
- Batch firmware upgrades via vSphere Lifecycle Manager integration
- Health monitoring dashboard with 38 performance metrics
- Security Enhancements
- FIPS 140-3 compliant certificate management
- RBAC synchronization with vCenter permissions
- Automated audit logs retention (90-day default)
- Workflow Automation
- Pre-built PowerCLI templates for:
- Zero-touch vSwitch provisioning
- Cross-vCenter topology replication
- Disaster recovery failover testing
Compatibility Matrix
| vSphere Component | Supported Versions | Minimum Resources |
|---|---|---|
| vCenter Server | 8.0 U2, 7.0 U3 | 4 vCPU, 16GB RAM |
| ESXi Host | 8.0+, 7.0 U3+ | 10GB free storage |
| Catalyst 9000v | 10.4(1)F, 9.3(3) | 2 virtual NICs |
nexus9500v.9.3.3.ova Cisco Nexus 9500v Virtual Switch NX-OS 9.3(3) for VMware Environments Download Link
Introduction to nexus9500v.9.3.3.ova Software
This OVA template delivers virtualized NX-OS 9.3(3) functionality for Cisco Nexus 9500 series modular switches in VMware environments, supporting up to 16 virtual line cards and 256 logical interfaces. Optimized for data center network prototyping, the Q3 2024 release introduces compatibility with VMware NSX-T 4.1 integration and VXLAN EVPN multicast replication.
The package replicates 94% of physical Nexus 9636PQ hardware behaviors, including hardware-accelerated VXLAN routing and FCoE over IP capabilities. Critical infrastructure operators benefit from enhanced TACACS+ command authorization auditing and automated STIG compliance checks.
Architectural Enhancements
- VXLAN Performance
- 40Gbps throughput per virtual fabric module
- 128K MAC/ARP table capacity per VDC
- IGMPv3 snooping for 4,000 multicast groups
- Security Framework
- AES-256-GCM encryption for vPC+ peer links
- Certificate auto-rotation via Cisco PKI
- RBAC privilege escalation prevention
- Telemetry Integration
- Prometheus exporter with 52 new metrics including:
- Per-VRF buffer utilization
- Queue depth statistics across 8 priority groups
- Grafana 9.4 dashboard templates included
VMware Deployment Requirements
| Component | Minimum Specification | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| ESXi Host | 8.0 U2 | Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6348 |
| vCenter | 8.0 U2 | 32GB RAM |
| Storage | 120GB NVMe | 480GB Intel Optane P5800X |
| vNICs | 4x10GbE | 2x40GbE QSFP+ |
For verified access to these enterprise virtualization solutions, visit IOSHub.net and complete organizational validation through our secure distribution portal. Technical support teams provide SHA3-512 checksum verification and license entitlement confirmation 24/7.
Both packages require active Cisco DNA Advantage subscriptions (DNA-ADV-9KV tier) for production deployment. Evaluation licenses allow 90-day testing of core switching features excluding NSX-T integration.
