Cisco NX-OS software is a data center-grade operating system with modular design, maintainability, and flexibility. It meets the requirements of current and future data center networks, supporting various network standards and implementing Cisco innovations. The software also offers advantages in continuous system operation and rapid feature development.
Cisco NX-OS 4.1 is a data‑center operating system that provides modular design, high availability, and maintainability for Cisco Nexus 7000 and MDS 9000 series switches. It offers a unified OS for LAN, SAN, and higher‑layer services, with virtual device contexts (VDC) and in‑service software upgrades (ISSU) to minimize downtime.
The manual details key capabilities such as modular software processes, virtual device environments, extensive routing and multicast protocols, security features like TrustSec and IDS, and four licensing levels (Basic, Enterprise, Advanced, Enhanced Ethernet). It also lists supported hardware modules, standards compliance, and ordering information. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported hardware | Cisco Nexus 7000 series 10‑slot chassis |
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| Supported routing protocols | OSPFv2/v3, IS‑IS, BGP, EIGRP, RIPv2 |
NX‑OS 4.1 runs on Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches and Cisco MDS 9000 series multilayer switches.