The file is a 64-bit maintenance release image of the Cisco NX-OS operating system, specifically designed for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches . This software image represents a critical component for network administrators maintaining data center infrastructure, as it belongs to the "Long-lived" maintenance train (indicated by the "M" suffix), which prioritizes stability and bug fixes over new feature sets. Overview of the Software Image
Downloading the image requires a valid Cisco account with the appropriate service contract associated with your Nexus 9000 hardware. Navigate to the Cisco Software Central portal. Select -> Software Download . nxos64-cs.10.2.4.m.bin download
Before transferring the file to your switch, verify its cryptographic checksum against the values listed on the Cisco website. This prevents the installation of corrupted or altered files. On a Windows command prompt: certutil -hashfile nxos64-cs.10.2.4.m.bin sha512 Use code with caution. On a Linux/macOS terminal: sha512sum nxos64-cs.10.2.4.m.bin Use code with caution. Pre-Installation Checklist The file is a 64-bit maintenance release image
If you are planning an upgrade fabric-wide, tell me you need to update, your current NX-OS version , and if you use APIC/ACI or standalone mode so I can tailor a migration plan. Share public link Navigate to the Cisco Software Central portal
: For detailed information on features, open issues, and resolved bugs for this version, refer to the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Release Notes, Release 10.2(4)M .
Example: copy scp://user@server/nxos64-cs.10.2.4.M.bin bootflash: