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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Release Notes, Release 5.0(3)U1(2a)
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series NX-OS Release Notes, Release 5.0(3)U1(2a)
Release Date: July 12, 2011Part Number: OL-25341-01E0Current Release: Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a)Current Release: Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2)This document describes the features, caveats, and limitations for Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches. Use this document in combination with documents listed in the "Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request" section.
Note Table 1-1 shows the online change history for this document.
Table 1-1 Online History Change
Revision Date DescriptionA0
July 12, 2011
Created NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2) release notes.
B0
July 15, 2011
Updated Hardware Supported to include reversed airflow fan and power supply.
C0
August 26, 2011
Created NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a) release notes.
D0
September 7, 2011
Added CSCtr61490 (PSIRT).
E0
November 28, 2013
Updated resolved caveat CSCuh79034.
Contents
This document includes the following sections:
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Introduction
The Cisco NX-OS software is a data center-class operating system built with modularity, resiliency, and serviceability at its foundation. Based on the industry-proven Cisco MDS 9000 SAN-OS software, Cisco NX-OS helps ensure continuous availability and sets the standard for mission-critical data center environments. The highly modular design of Cisco NX-OS makes zero-effect operations a reality and enables exceptional operational flexibility. Cisco NX-OS software offers the following benefits:
•Cisco NX-OS runs on all Cisco data center switch platforms: Cisco Nexus 7000, Nexus 5000, Nexus 4000, Nexus 3000, Nexus 2000, and Nexus 1000V Series switches.
•Cisco NX-OS software interoperates with Cisco products running any variant of Cisco IOS software and also with any networking operating system that conforms to common networking standards.
•Cisco NX-OS modular processes are triggered on demand, each in a separate protected memory space. Processes are started and system resources are allocated only when a feature is enabled. The modular processes are governed by a real-time preemptive scheduler that helps ensure timely processing of critical functions.
•Cisco NX-OS provides a programmatic XML interface based on the NETCONF industry standard. The Cisco NX-OS XML interface provides a consistent API for devices. Cisco NX-OS also provides support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Versions 1, 2, and 3 MIBs.
•Cisco NX-OS enables administrators to limit access to switch operations by assigning roles to users. Administrators can customize access and restrict it to the users who require it.
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a) supports the new Nexus 3064-E switch and the existing Nexus 3064 switch. The Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches are high-performance, high-density, ultra-low-latency Ethernet switches that provide line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching. Each switch is a 1 rack unit (RU) switch that supports 48 fixed 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet host ports, four fixed 40-Gigabit Ethernet network ports, two fixed 100/1000 management ports, and one console port. They include one or two power supply units and one fan tray module, both of which provide front-to-back air flow and back-to-front airflow for cooling.The Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches run the industry-leading Cisco NX-OS Software operating system.
For information about the new Cisco Nexus 3064-E switch, see the "New Hardware Features" section. For information about the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series, see the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide.
System Requirements
This section includes the following topics:
Memory Requirements
The Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a) software requires 135MB of flash memory.
Hardware Supported
Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a) supports the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches. You can find detailed information about supported hardware in the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide.
Table 1-2 shows the hardware supported by Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a) software.
New and Changed Features
This section describes the new features introduced in Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a). This section includes the following topics:
New Hardware Features
There are no new hardware features in this release.
New Software Features
There are no new hardware features in this release.
Limitations
This section describes the limitations for Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a).
•When a private VLAN port is configured as a TX (egress) SPAN source, the traffic seen at the SPAN destination port is marked with the VLAN of the ingressed frame. There is no workaround.
•Multiple boot kickstart statements in the configuration are not supported.
Caveats
Open and resolved caveat record numbers are provided with links to the But Toolkit where you can find details about each caveat.
This section includes the following topics:
Open Caveats
Table 1-3 lists descriptions of open caveats in Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a). The record ID links to the Cisco Bug Toolkit where you can find details about the caveat.
Resolved Caveats
Table 1-4 lists descriptions of resolved caveats in Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a). The record ID links to the Cisco Bug Toolkit where you can find details about the caveat.
Table 1-4 Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a)—Resolved Caveats
Record Number Resolved Caveat HeadlineIn Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U1(2a) and earlier releases, the startup configuration shows only some features for a user.
When a Nexus 7000 Series device receives SSH logins at very high rates, the dcos_sshd process can cause high CPU rates.
An invalid module is detected for PCIE TEST during the POST.
A vulnerability exists in Cisco Nexus 5000 and 3000 Series Switches that may allow traffic to bypass deny statements in access control lists (ACLs) that are configured on the device.
Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability.
A workaround is available to mitigate this vulnerability.
This advisory is posted at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20110907-nexus.shtml.
An SNMP memory leak is associated with the libcmd() process.
The SNMP walk fails on a Nexus 3064-E switch when sharing snmpOID with a Nexus 3064PQ switch.
LLDP resets when you issue the show lldp neighbors system-details command.
Layer 3 LACP port channel members fail to re-join bundle in P state, remain I.
The maximum DHCP relay targets has increased to 32.
High CPU utilization due to bcm_usd and syslogd causing protocol flaps.
Note This caveat was resolved in Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(3)U5(1g)
Related Documentation
Documentation for the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switch is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11541/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
The documentation set is divided into the following categories:
Release Notes
The release notes are available at the follwing URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11541/prod_release_notes_list.html
Installation and Upgrade Guides
The installation and upgrade guides are available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11541/prod_installation_guides_list.html
Command References
The command references are available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11541/prod_command_reference_list.html
Technical References
The technical references are available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11541/prod_technical_reference_list.html
Configuration Guides
The configuration guides are available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11541/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html
Error and System Messages
The system message reference guide is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11541/products_system_message_guides_list.html
Documentation Feedback
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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