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Cisco NX-OS Software Release 5.2(1)N1(1) for
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches and 2000
Series Fabric Extenders
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches and 2000
Series Fabric Extenders
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NX-OS Software is a data-center-class operating system built with modularity,
resiliency, and serviceability at its foundation. Based on the industry-proven Cisco
MDS 9000 SAN-OS Software, Cisco NX-OS helps ensure continuous availability and
sets the standard for mission-critical data center environments. The self-healing and
highly modular design of Cisco NX-OS makes zero-effect operations a reality and
enables exceptional operational flexibility.
MDS 9000 SAN-OS Software, Cisco NX-OS helps ensure continuous availability and
sets the standard for mission-critical data center environments. The self-healing and
highly modular design of Cisco NX-OS makes zero-effect operations a reality and
enables exceptional operational flexibility.
Cisco NX-OS Software Release 5.2(1)N1(1) is the first Long-Lived Release for the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series
Switches and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. This release introduces several new software features
such as IPv6 routing. Cisco NX-OS 5.2(1)N1(1) supports all hardware and software supported in previous Cisco
NX-OS Software releases.
Software Support
Cisco NX-OS 5.2(1)N1(1) supports all the software features previously supported on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series
up through Cisco NX-OS 5.1(3). Cisco NX-OS 5.2(1)N1(1) is compatible with In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
with a Release 5.0 train and later, with the exception of Layer 3 features. In addition, Cisco NX-OS 5.2(1)N1(1)
supports the new software features described in Table 1.
For more detailed information about features and ISSU, refer to the Cisco NX-OS 5.2(1)N1(1) release notes (listed
in the “For More Information” section at the end of this document).
in the “For More Information” section at the end of this document).
Table 1.
New Features in Cisco NX-OS Release 5.2(1)N1(1)
Software Feature
Description
IPv6 Routing Support
Cisco Nexus 5500 Series Switches with an installed Layer 3 module will add routing support for IPv6 beginning
in NX-OS release 5.2(1)N1(1).
in NX-OS release 5.2(1)N1(1).
This includes support for the following:
Interfaces:
● Routed IPv6 interfaces
● Switch virtual interface (SVI)
● Port-channeling of IPv6 interfaces
● Switch virtual interface (SVI)
● Port-channeling of IPv6 interfaces
Routing Protocols:
● Unicast IPv6 static routes
● Open Shortest Path First Version 3 (OSPFv3)
● Border Gateway Protocol version 6 (BGPv6)
● Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol GRP Version 6 (EIGRPv6)
● Hot Standby Routing Protocol Version 6 (HSRPv6)
● Access control list (ACL) route filtering
● Open Shortest Path First Version 3 (OSPFv3)
● Border Gateway Protocol version 6 (BGPv6)
● Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol GRP Version 6 (EIGRPv6)
● Hot Standby Routing Protocol Version 6 (HSRPv6)
● Access control list (ACL) route filtering
VRF:
● VRF-Lite