topic Re: Open NX-OS Programmability AlwaysOn access in DevNet Sandbox

Open NX-OS Programmability AlwaysOn access

tenbucker — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:37:55 GMT

I'm a first time user for Devnet labs and I am struggling to understand why I can't seem to connect to Open NX-OS Programmability AlwaysOn sandbox. I did think it was me for sometime, but when I tried a different sandbox, the cat 9k one, I was able to connect immediately.

Looking back, the NX sandox didn't show any resources in the left hand panel of the dashboard, whereas the cat sandbox did. Is it just a case that the NX sandbox isn't spinning up correctly? I didn't see any error messages that would suggest an issue.

Re: Open NX-OS Programmability AlwaysOn access

Jesus Illescas — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:43:12 GMT

Hi @tenbucker I tested the sandbox and is timing out as well for me. I shared you comment with the sandbox team to take look.

Re: Open NX-OS Programmability AlwaysOn access

Jesus Illescas — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:44:25 GMT

Just as an additional comment, I see the team upgraded the NX Always on sandbox to "Nexus 9000 AlwaysOn Sandbox" in case you don't see the "Open NX-OS Programmability AlwaysOn" anymore

Re: Open NX-OS Programmability AlwaysOn access

Jesus Illescas — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:24:43 GMT

@tenbucker the team reviewed the sandbox and fixed it. I tested ssh and worked.

Re: Open NX-OS Programmability AlwaysOn access

tenbucker — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:52:49 GMT

Hey Jesus,

Yep working for me too. Thanks a lot, have a great weekend!