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Cisco Nx Osv 7.3.0 Download

Lately I have been focusing my studies in Data Center technologies. Of course, I decided to start looking at the Cisco Nexus and the NX-OS operating system.

So far, so good. But how do I get some hands-on experience without having to spend thousands of dollars?

7.3.0

My suggestions for the good of knowledge and our pockets:

Step by step howto on importing NX-OSv 9000 (Virtual N9k) into the GNS3 VM. Cisco has released NX-OSv9k, and the good news is that it can used in a GNS3 topology too. The only problem is that the image requires UEFI for booting, which is not provided by GNS3 1.5.x. Please note that you must have a service contract with Cisco in order to. Open Source Used In Cisco NX-OS Software Release 7.3(0)D1(1) 2 This document contains licenses and notices for open source software used in this product. With respect to the free/open source software listed in this document, if you have any questions or wish to receive a copy of any source code to which you may be entitled under.

  1. Cisco DCloud (D=Demo)
  2. NX-OSv Titanium in GNS3
  3. VIRL (Virtual Internet Routing Labs)

Before going further, lets make it clear that all these are virtual and based on the NXOS “Titanium” project. None of them gives you access to an actual, physical switch.

Cisco DCloud (Demo Cloud)

DCloud its a free portal for demoing of Cisco products. The portal is completely self-service with well written guides on how to use it and every specific demo. Most of the demos also have a script to follow but nothing prevents the user from diverting from this script and doing whatever they want.

To access the portal you need:

  • Internet
  • cisco.com account
  • Understand english
  • Time…

Simple!

The links below are for the demos I found and allow you to login to a virtual Nexus switch.

Cisco Nexus 7000: Introduction to Cisco NX-OS v1

Cisco Nx Osv 7.3.0 Download Software

The best option to start. The objective of this demo is to know the NXOS interface with a Nexus 7000.

Charming the Python on Nexus 7000 Switch v1

This lab is prepared to show Python programming features in NXOS (similar to TCL in IOS).

VIRL Sandbox

The most complete option. This demo gives you access to VIRL (Virtual Internet Routing Labs) and all its possibilities without having to buy licenses or having the minimum prerequisites to run it in your own PC. You can build topologies with one or more Nexus switches (and why not IOS XR in between?)

Fortunately, in this post I won’t go to much into the details on how to use DCloud. All demos have detailed documentation. But if it interests you let me know.

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GNS3 com NXOSv Titanium

NXOSv its a virtual machine that simulates the Cisco NX-OS operating system. GNS3 easily allows you to simulate networks between VM’s, and now its even easier with the GNS3 VM.

While GNS3 is free, a legal NXOSv image requires you to pay for VIRL licenses.

Nx-osv 7.3.0

With the image in hand, instead of configuring the VM by hand, its recommended you download and use the GNS3 appliance template for NXOSv here.

Some weeks ago I managed to run3 x NXOS inside a GNS3 VM with 100% of my available memory (a mere 8GB). The VM’s were very unstable, reloaded many times but it showed me it was possible and I confirmed communication between them.

VIRL (Virtual Internet Routing Labs)

The network simulation platform by Cisco grew a lot and with its possible to simulate Nexus switches… and much more. The only disadvantage I can see for us is that licensing is not free. But if you can… go ahead please.

Cisco Nx-osv 7.3.0 Download

Cisco Nx Osv 7.3.0 Download

Have fun!