Although the virtual Nexus doesn’t enforce licensing for basic L2/L3, advanced features (VXLAN OAM, telemetry) require a license. Use:

The Nexus 9300v is the virtual counterpart to the physical Cisco Nexus 9000 series hardware. While physical switches handle massive AI/ML workloads with low latency, the virtual version provides a near-identical Command Line Interface (CLI) and feature set, making it perfect for: Topology Simulation:

Ideal for studying for the CCNP Data Center or CCIE Data Center exams.