: Detailed installation steps can be found in the Cisco Nexus 9000v (9300v/9500v) Guide, Release 9.3(x) .
The is an essential asset for any network professional working with Cisco data center technologies. While obtaining it legally requires a SmartNet contract or CML subscription, the investment pays off through reliable, feature-rich emulation. Version 9.3.9, in particular, offers a stable, battle-tested environment for VXLAN EVPN, routing, and switch virtualization.
Once booted into NX-OS 9.3.9, you must perform a basic switch setup.