Nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2 Jun 2026

Ensure you have at least 8GB of RAM allocated per node for a smooth boot.

Version 9.3.9 fixed memory leaks from 9.3.3, but after weeks of uptime, a restart may still be needed. Schedule a reload every 60 days if used in persistent labs. nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2

nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2 is a practical option for engineers needing a virtual Nexus 9300 environment for learning, testing, and automation. Verify licensing and feature availability for your intended tests, follow hardware-sizing guidance, and isolate lab VMs from production infrastructure. Ensure you have at least 8GB of RAM

The version number "9.3.9" places this image within a mature and stable lifecycle of Cisco’s NX-OS operating system. The 9.3(x) train was a pivotal release, introducing significant enhancements in programmability and streaming telemetry. Specifically, release 9.3.9 is generally categorized as a maintenance release, indicating a focus on bug fixes, security patches, and stability improvements over earlier feature-introduction releases. nexus9300v

Place the QCOW2 image on your host, e.g., /var/lib/libvirt/images/nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2.

: Unlike CSR1000v, the Nexus 9000v does not run on VirtualBox (due to missing QEMU/KVM hardware extensions). Use Proxmox, Ubuntu KVM, or VMware Workstation with hardware-assisted MMU virtualization.