Use 9.3.8 if you require a mature, post-7.x, pre-10.x environment with long-term maintenance.
Verification of the file's integrity using the provided on the download page to ensure the binary is not corrupted or tampered with. Critical Upgrade Notes nxos.9.3.8.bin download
Cisco NX-OS software Release 9.3.8 is a stable, maintenance-based operating system designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 and 3000 Series switches. This release focuses on data center reliability, security vulnerability patches, and foundational infrastructure stability. This release focuses on data center reliability, security
: Use SCP, SFTP, or TFTP to copy the file to the device's bootflash: switch# copy scp://user@server/path/nxos.9.3.8.bin bootflash: vrf management 9364C. For demo/evaluation purposes
The system will verify compatibility, ask for confirmation, and then reboot. This takes 10–20 minutes.
93108TC-EX, 93180YC-EX, 93180YC-FX, 93240YC-FX2, 9336C-FX2, 9364C.
For demo/evaluation purposes, Cisco offers guest access to some images, but production image downloads—including 9.3.8—are typically restricted behind a paywall.