Proxmox users can also leverage the new image:
If you push >800 Mbps through a single virtio interface, the serial console may become unresponsive.
Workaround: Use SSH for management and avoid using virsh console during stress tests. nexus9300v939qcow2 new
[ PC1 ] --- (e1/1) [ NX9300v-1 ] (e1/2) --- [ NX9300v-2 ] --- (e1/2) [ PC2 ]
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(e1/3)
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[ Ubuntu Server ]
(VXLAN L3 gateway)
You cannot just double-click this file. You need a Linux-based hypervisor. Here is the step-by-step guide for the two most popular platforms. Proxmox users can also leverage the new image:
The "new" label typically means the embedded Linux kernel (the foundation of NX-OS) has been updated to mitigate Spectre/Meltdown variants and improve SSH security (deprecating SSHv1, enforcing stronger ciphers). You cannot just double-click this file
Crucial Note: You cannot legally download this image from torrents or unofficial mirrors. Cisco requires a valid service contract.
Step-by-step download process:
Pro tip: If you see a file named nexus9300v939qcow2 new on community drives, always cross-check the hash. Malicious actors occasionally inject backdoors into NX-OS images.