| Component | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | | Cisco NX-OS Virtual Switch | | final | Indicates a final (non-beta/engineering) release | | 7.0.3 | Major release version | | I7.4 | Sub-version indicating “I7” train, maintenance release 4 | | qcow2 | QEMU copy-on-write disk format |
The only authorized way to obtain this specific image is through the Cisco Software Central Cisco Modeling Labs (CML): This image is bundled with a Cisco Modeling Labs subscription . Once you have a valid license, you can download the files directly from the CML software download page
While newer versions of NX-OSv exist (like the 9.x or 10.x series), version 7.0.3 remains a "sweet spot" for many students and engineers because:
| Component | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | | Cisco NX-OS Virtual Switch | | final | Indicates a final (non-beta/engineering) release | | 7.0.3 | Major release version | | I7.4 | Sub-version indicating “I7” train, maintenance release 4 | | qcow2 | QEMU copy-on-write disk format |
The only authorized way to obtain this specific image is through the Cisco Software Central Cisco Modeling Labs (CML): This image is bundled with a Cisco Modeling Labs subscription . Once you have a valid license, you can download the files directly from the CML software download page
While newer versions of NX-OSv exist (like the 9.x or 10.x series), version 7.0.3 remains a "sweet spot" for many students and engineers because:
