Nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2 May 2026

: Use the Cisco NX-OSv 9000 appliance template from the GNS3 Marketplace .

platform automatically reports itself as a 9300-series device upon boot. nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2

platform in virtualized environments like KVM/QEMU, GNS3, and EVE-NG. Released as part of the Cisco NX-OS 9.3(x) branch, this specific artifact simulates a non-modular Nexus 9300 chassis, providing a high-fidelity environment for network testing, automation development, and certification study. Nexus 9300v : Use the Cisco NX-OSv 9000 appliance template

: Ensure the GNS3 VM has KVM acceleration enabled and at least 8GB of RAM allocated to the switch node to prevent boot loops. Feature Support in Release 9.3(9) nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2

To use the nexus9300v.9.3.9.qcow2 image in popular lab environments, specific file naming and permission steps are required.

: Use a folder name following the convention nxosv9k-9300v-9.3.9 .