



STEP 1) Download the NX-OS OVA installation file from the Cisco website.This article will show you how to deploy a virtual Cisco NX-OS Layer three switch inside the VMware vSphere environment.Īfter the Deployment, I will show you how to do the basic configuration in order to use it together with NSX-T (or to build your own network topology using Cisco Nexus Switches).īelow you will find the high-level steps on how to deploy and configure a virtual Cisco NX-OS Layer three switch. 10 STEP 8) Connect through SSH to the virtual Nexus Switch.9 STEP 7) Power off virtual Nexus Switch and disconnect the Serial Port.8 STEP 6) Perform initial configuration through the console.7 STEP 5) Connect to the console of the virtual Nexus Switch (using telnet).6 STEP 4) Manually boot to the NX-OS image.5 STEP 3) Add a Serial Console port to access the console of the virtual Nexus Switch.4 STEP 2) Deploy the NX-OS OVA (either through the ESXi host or vCenter Server).3 STEP 1) Download the NX-OS OVA installation file from the Cisco website.
