platform running NX-OS Release 9.3(9). Designed for network simulation and validation, this QEMU Copy On Write (qcow2) format allows engineers to run a fully functional Nexus 9000 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
| Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | 9.3.9 is a mature, stable release in the Edison train. | Resources: High RAM requirement (8GB+) compared to IOSv or CSR1000v. | | Features: Supports modern VXLAN/BGP EVPN and Automation APIs. | Boot Speed: Slow initial boot time compared to other virtual appliances. | | Format: QCOW2 allows for easy snapshots and thin provisioning. | Performance: Not suitable for high-throughput data plane testing. | | Realism: CLI is identical to physical Nexus 9000 hardware. | Complexity: Interface mapping in virtualizers can be tricky for beginners. | nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2