Customers should upgrade their cisco nexus v software to the latest version as they upgrade their vmware or other hypervisor environments. The vulnerability is due to improper resource allocation during failed cli login attempts when. Cisco today said it would offer its virtual switch users technology to get around vmwares recent elimination of support for third party virtual switches such as ciscos nexus v. The network uplink command is new in the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv. This entails downloading an xml file from the nexus v via and loading it as a plugin. This feature allows you to replace the windows integrated virtual switch in hyperv with a thirdparty switch, such as the cisco v. Public beta of nexus v virtual switch for microsoft. The cisco nexus v virtual supervisor module vsm communicates with vems as well as with scvmm. The vulnerability is due to a missing check when the affected software processes cisco discovery protocol messages. Network segments are used to create layer 2 networks on the vsm.
Hi there, customer use hyperv on windows server 2012r2 with nexus v. Cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyper v duration. Dec 01, 2014 building a flexible and scalable data center with cisco nexus 3100v switches duration. Iin the next few posts i will be going over some of the basics on how to get the nexus v setup and working in a hyperv environment.
Cisco offers a cisco nexus v for microsoft hyper v webinar as a pdf download. The cisco nexus v virtual ethernet module vem is a forwarding extension in the microsoft hyperv extensible switch framework, and it is deployed on each microsoft hyperv host managed by the cisco nexus v. For help determining the best cisco nxos software release for a cisco nexus switch, administrators can refer to the following recommended releases documents. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of cisco discovery. Appaji malla, product manager for nexus v on microsoft hyperv cisco systems sai chaitanya, technical marketing engineer for. Cisco pioneered virtual networking with nexus v virtual switch and recently incorporated it in the application aware application virtual switch avs, for cisco acienabled networks. Jan 15, 2010 in contrast, the cisco nexus v is a thirdparty product that introduces additional cost. The cisco nexus v for microsoft hyper v package a zip file is available at the download url location provided with the software. Apr 09, 20 the cisco nexus v virtual ethernet module vem is a forwarding extension in the microsoft hyper v extensible switch framework, and it is deployed on each microsoft hyper v host managed by the cisco nexus v. To activate the license, please visit the cisco licensing website. What is the cisco nexus v cisco nexus v series switches provide a comprehensive and extensible architectural platform for virtual machine vm and cloud networking. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of arguments passed to a specific cli command on the affected device. Cisco nexus v virtual switch extension for microsoft.
Cisco nexus v for microsoft hyperv installation guide. Cisco nexus v require windows server 2012 and system center virtual machine manager 2012 sp1. View the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv product from cisco systems. In the webinar, you can learn how the cisco nexus v virtual accessdistributed switch can simplify your hyper v virtual environment through a nondisruptive operational model, policybased provisioning, and a strong services ecosystem. Find software and support documentation to design, install and upgrade, configure, and troubleshoot cisco nexus v series switches. Learn about support options and licensing for vmware cisco nexusv. The cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv is available in two separate editions. The cisco nexus v distributed virtual switch shifts virtual network management inside a virtual host back to network administrators and helps to make peace between server and network teams. This is all covered in the install guide under the setting up the vc connection q. Cisco nexus v for microsoft hyperv is now shipping. Customers can also use the following form to determine whether a release is affected by any cisco security advisory by choosing the cisco nxos software and platform and then entering a releasefor example, 7. Data sheet cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv product overview. Switches cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv.
A vulnerability in cisco discovery protocol packet processing for the cisco nexus v application virtual switch avs could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the esxi hypervisor to crash and display a purple diagnostic screen, resulting in a denial of service dos condition. Damian flynn, microsoft 2012 mvp for datacenter and cloud lionbridge technologies. I must warn readers ahead of time, this product was just released as of a week or two ago and the cisco documentation is seriously lacking. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation.
The network uplink command is new in the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyper v. Cisco offers a cisco nexus v for microsoft hyperv webinar as a pdf download. Just got the information that cisco made the nexus v for hyper v available for download. The cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyper v is consistent with the cisco nexus v switch for vmware vsphere in its feature set, user experience, manageability, services ecosystem, deployment tools, and operating model. Jul 03, 20 the network segment command is a new command introduced in the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyper v. This download is intended for hyperv in windows server 2012, not 2008 or 2008 r2 hyperv hosts. Customers can download the release on portal for nexus v for vsphere. Cisco nexus v vmware is announcing the end of availability eoa for the cisco nexus v sku and its associated support skus from vmware effective february 2, 2015. Cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv has reached end of software maintenance. The switches are designed to accelerate server virtualization and multitenant. Cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv pdf free. Getting up to speed if you havent heard of the cisco nexus v before, this is a virtual switch that is inside the hyperv host itself, not in cisco physical hardware. Cisco launches nexus v intercloud part 2 vnmc intercloud this week, as part of a major cloud launch that also introduced the nexus 6000 series and updates to our cisco one portfolio, cisco unveiled its nexus v intercloud solution, which provides a seamless and secure extension of virtual networks from onpremises data centers to. Jun 19, 20 iin the next few posts i will be going over some of the basics on how to get the nexus v setup and working in a hyper v environment.
In addition to solving the political problem of administration, it also adds many advanced features and better security to virtualization networking inside a host. However you cannot use the same nexus v to manage both esx and hyperv. Cisco nexus v series switches provide a comprehensive and extensible architectural platform for virtual machine vm and cloud. Everything is fine, but they think upgrade own server for windows 2016. Cisco nexus v switch for vmware vsphere secure login. Mar 07, 20 public beta of nexus v virtual switch for microsoft hyper v is now available gary kinghorn if you missed our webcast on the upcoming nexus v release for microsoft hyper v, you missed the announcement that we are now making available a beta version to the general public, as of march 6. The cisco nexus v series n1kv is a softwarebased switch. The network segment command is a new command introduced in the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyper v. The cisco nexus v series vsm can be hosted either as a vm on a hyper v host, or on a cisco nexus 1100 series cloud services platform. Install cisco nexus v in virtual machine manager 2012r2. Vmware cisco nexus v virtual network switch vmware. Command references 1 technical references 1 data sheets and literature. Customers can download the following smus from the software center on. Cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv provides following advanced feature.
In the webinar, you can learn how the cisco nexus v virtual accessdistributed switch can simplify your hyperv virtual environment through a nondisruptive operational model, policybased provisioning, and a strong services ecosystem. Cisco fxos software cli command injection vulnerability. Dec 14, 2009 the nexus v can be installed in 7 minutes. Please be sure to include your contact information and details of your virtualization use case in the email. However, there are some minor differences between the products, mainly associa. This vulnerability affects the cisco nexus v switch for vmware vsphere virtual supervisor module vsm if it is running cisco nxos software release 5. The advanced edition adds advanced security capabilities and cisco virtual security gateway to the base functionality of essential edition. Nov 29, 2016 hi there, customer use hyper v on windows server 2012r2 with nexus v. Just got the information that cisco made the nexus v for hyperv available for download.
Switches cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv cisco. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of cisco discovery protocol packets. This feature allows you to replace the windows integrated virtual switch in hyper v with a thirdparty switch, such as the cisco v. A vulnerability in the cli of cisco fxos software and cisco ucs manager software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system os. Cisco offers free nexus v integrated switch for hyperv. This week, as part of a major cloud launch that also introduced the nexus 6000 series and updates to our cisco one portfolio, cisco unveiled its nexus v intercloud solution, which provides a seamless and secure extension of virtual networks from onpremises data centers to cloud service providers. In the first release of the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyper v, only vlanbased network segments are supported. Learn about support options and licensing for vmware cisco nexusv access free training and technical documentation. View the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyper v product from cisco systems. Virtual network management the cisco nexus v distributed virtual switch gives network administrators more control in virtual network management. Cisco nexus v virtual switch extension for microsoft hyperv 3 beta exciting times for anyone in the hyperv camp or those looking. Public beta of nexus v virtual switch for microsoft hyper. Its products range in areas iot, sdn, nfv, cloud, sdwan, ai, storage, security, and more. A vulnerability in the cisco discovery protocol implementation for cisco fxos software, cisco ios xr software, and cisco nxos software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a reload of an affected device, resulting in a denial of service dos condition.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including crafted arguments to specific commands. The vem is tightly integrated with the microsoft hyperv hypervisor. Cisco mds series switches cisco nexus v for vmware switch cisco nexus 3000 series. Cisco offers free nexus v integrated switch for hyper. Cisco nexus v for hyperv now available for download. The vulnerability is due to improper resource allocation during failed cli login attempts when login parameters that are part. In contrast, the cisco nexus v is a thirdparty product that introduces additional cost. A vulnerability in the local management localmgmt cli of cisco fxos software and cisco ucs manager software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system os of an affected device.
Cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv deployment. When cisco nexus v is used to manage virtual networking on microsoft hyperv, the network administrator must define the ippool range to be used when virtual machines are deployed on a vlanbased virtual machine network. Comprehensive virtual services platform cisco vpath is an innovative service architecture that extends the cisco nexus v platform to support multiple network services, including firewalls, load balancers. This notification has no impact on existing use of the nexus v in. It sounds like from more investigation you would need the nexus v support contract to download this, based on what you are telling me that appears to hold true since you have nexus 7000 support contracts assigned to your cco but you cannot download it.
A vulnerability in the secure login enhancements capability of cisco nexus v switch for vmware vsphere could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected nexus v virtual supervisor module vsm to become inaccessible to users through the cli. The cisco nexus v series vsm can be hosted either as a vm on a hyperv host, or on a cisco nexus 1100 series cloud services platform. The network segment command is a new command introduced in the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv. The cisco nexus v software is a separate download and separate license, both of which are provided by cisco.
In the first release of the cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv, only vlanbased network segments are supported. Cisco is excited to announce the availability of nexus release 3. Install cisco nexus v in virtual machine manager 2012 r2. Cisco nexus v for vsphere, hyperv and kvm environments is continuing to be sold and supported by cisco. Animated video showing ciscos v software switch and its integration with microsoft windows server 2012 r2 and hyperv. View online or download cisco nexus v manual, troubleshooting manual. Verify that you added the cisco nexus v extension to vmware virtual center. The cisco nexus v will continue to be supported on the vmware hypervisor beyond vmware vsphere release 6. Cisco fxos and ucs manager software cli command injection. The cisco nexus v switch optimizes the use of layer 4 7 virtual networking services in virtual machine and cloud environments through cisco vpath architecture services.
If a security advisory recommends a later release, cisco recommends following the advisory guidance. Cisco offers free nexus v integrated switch for hyperv the. Transparency in the eye of the beholder with virtualization, vms have a transparent view of their resources 3. Cisco nexus v application virtual switch cisco discovery. When cisco nexus v is used to manage virtual networking on microsoft hyper v, the network administrator must define the ippool range to be used when virtual machines are deployed on a vlanbased virtual machine network. Cisco fxos, ios xr, and nxos software cisco discovery. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including crafted arguments to. Complete the following steps to download the cisco nexus v for microsoft hyper v package. Public beta of nexus v virtual switch for microsoft hyperv is now available gary kinghorn if you missed our webcast on the upcoming nexus v release for microsoft hyperv, you missed the announcement that we are now making available a beta version to the general public, as of march 6. Introduction to cisco nexus switches nexus product. Cisco nxos software anycast gateway invalid arp vulnerability. But for shops steeped in cisco gear, the nexus v provides an elegant way to offload virtual switch administration to networking experts. Unfortunately, this verison isnt supported with the nexus v. You should deploy separate cisco nexus v for different hypervisor environment.
For details on where to download and how to install smus in cisco nxos software for cisco nexus 7000 series switches. Cisco fxos and ucs manager software local management cli. This short video covers how cisco nexus v for hyperv allows you to streamline your operational experience, monitor and manage with ease, benefit from advanced services architecture and. Cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv blog by raihan al. Previously, virtualization networking was controlled by server teams, which left network admins unable to view and manage network traffic. Reduce operational complexities with a multihypervisor virtual switch. Jun 04, 20 just got the information that cisco made the nexus v for hyper v available for download. Compatibility information 8 licensing information 7 release notes 12 reference guides.
Appaji malla, product manager for nexus v on microsoft hyper v cisco systems sai chaitanya, technical marketing engineer for. This video covers how to recover lost esxi password using storage controller vm. A vulnerability in the cli of cisco fxos software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying linux operating system with a privilege level of root on an affected device. It operates inside the vmware esx hypervisor and utilizes the nxos software. This notification has no impact on existing use of the nexus v in a vmware vsphere 5. Compatibility information 35 documentation roadmaps 12 licensing information 26 release notes 51 reference guides.
The essential edition includes all the basic switching features. Building a flexible and scalable data center with cisco nexus 3100v switches duration. Jun 25, 2014 animated video showing cisco s v software switch and its integration with microsoft windows server 2012 r2 and hyper v. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including crafted arguments to specific. What documentation that does exist is thoroughly confusing so it may take some time. However you cannot use the same nexus v to manage both esx and hyper v. Mostly use this for erspan and ordinary switching function. For a long time vmware has led the way with a extensible networking system whereby 3rd parties can. The cisco nexus v switch for microsoft hyperv is consistent with the cisco nexus v switch for vmware vsphere in its feature set, user experience, manageability, services ecosystem, deployment tools, and operating model. Cisco fires back at vmware decision to whack third party.
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