It runs the same NX-OS software image used on hardware platforms, though it does not implement specific hardware emulation (ASIC provisioning is handled by a software data plane). Network Validation: It allows users to build large-scale simulations to validate configuration changes before deploying them to a production network. Programmability: It serves as a vehicle for testing SDN (Software Defined Networks)
Here are the technical details of the nxosv9k-7.0.3.i7.4.qcow2 plugin: nxosv9k-7.0.3.i7.4.qcow2 plugin
Physical Nexus 9ks require tens of gigabytes of RAM. The virtual image, when optimized, can run with as low as per node (though 12GB is recommended). Version I7.4 is notably lighter than I9.x or 10.x, allowing users to run 5-6 nodes on a high-end laptop. It runs the same NX-OS software image used