Primarily used to validate configurations for technologies such as VXLAN , BGP EVPN , and MPLS LDP before deploying them on production hardware.
Connect to your EVE-NG server via SSH or the CLI terminal. Create a directory inside the designated Cisco NX-OSv 9K path. The directory name must begin with the exact prefix nxosv9k- . mkdir -p /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/nxosv9k-7.0.3.i7.4/ Use code with caution. Step 2: Upload and Rename the Image
While virtualized, this specific image version supports several standard Nexus features: Routing Protocols:
Among the myriad of NX-OS releases, 7.0.3.I7.4 has become a cult classic for labs. Here is why: nxosv9k-7.0.3.i7.4.qcow2 plugin
: Use SSH to log in as root and create the folder for the image: mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/nxosv9k-7.0.3.I7.4/ Upload & Rename : Upload the file to the new directory and rename it to sataa.qcow2 mv nxosv-final.7.0.3.I7.4.qcow2 sataa.qcow2 Fix Permissions
PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP) runs by default on a clean boot and continuously attempts to pull a script from the network, causing terminal delays. Disable it immediately: abort power-on auto-provisioning [yes] Use code with caution.
: Network administrators and engineers can use this virtual image to test configurations, features, and interoperability with other network devices before implementing them on physical hardware. The directory name must begin with the exact prefix nxosv9k-
The Cisco NX-OSv 9K is a virtual platform designed to replicate the features and command-line interface (CLI) of physical Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. The 7.0.3.I7.4 release is a stable standalone version commonly used to study for certifications like CCNP and CCIE Data Center, or to validate production configuration templates. Key Features Supported
If you are adding this specific image to an EVE-NG environment, follow these directory and naming conventions: Cisco Nexus 9000v switch - - EVE-NG
The NX-OSv 9000 is a control-plane intensive image. Unlike lightweight Linux nodes or basic IOS routers, it emulates a complex hardware architecture. Insufficient resources will cause boot loops, kernel panics, or extremely slow response times. Minimum System Specifications Here is why: : Use SSH to log
The Nexus 9000v is a "heavy" node and requires significant host resources. Using fewer than the recommended specs may cause the image to fail during boot or crash frequently. , Recommended (for basic boot), Recommended 8GB - 12GB for feature-rich labs. CPU Feature
Run the following command to ensure the system can access the image: /opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions First Boot Configuration On the initial boot, you must complete the setup wizard: Auto Provisioning: to "Abort Auto Provisioning". Secure Passwords:
This specific image is frequently utilized in EVE-NG and GNS3 to build virtual data center labs, enabling engineers to practice NX-OS commands, automation scripts, and topology design. Key Features of Nexus 9000v 7.0.3.I7.4
When you first start the node, it will prompt for several setup options.