Release Notes#
Note
Because software upgrades are cumulative, your systems will always receive the most recent versions of all installed components. The packages in the repositories might be newer than the current DGX OS release. Carefully review release information and advisories for all relevant upgrades.
Current Software Versions#
DGX OS 8.0.0 incorporates BaseOS 9, an environment defined by the GPU driver branch R595 and NVIDIA DOCA 3.4 (OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution). The following table shows the current version information of the software packages provided in the NVIDIA and Ubuntu repositories.
Component |
Version |
Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
GPU Driver |
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CUDA Toolkit |
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DOCA-OFED |
3.4.1-011000 |
Includes MFT 4.36.0-147. DOCA-OFED download |
Inbox OFED |
50.0-2 |
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NCCL |
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cuDNN |
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DCGM |
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GPUDirect Storage (GDS) |
1.18.1 for CUDA Toolkit 13.3.1 |
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NVIDIA Container Toolkit |
NVIDIA Container Toolkit includes the following packages:
|
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nvidia-peer-memory |
1.3 |
Note
Related information:
Topic |
Reference |
|---|---|
CUDA Toolkit minor version compatibility and the minimum required driver version |
|
Driver and CUDA Toolkit lifecycles |
The following table shows the matching firmware versions for the NVIDIA DOCA™ Host package with the DOCA-OFED installation profile v3.4.1.
OS |
ConnectX-7 |
ConnectX-8 |
BlueField-3 (NIC Mode) |
|---|---|---|---|
DGX OS 8 |
28.49.1114 |
40.49.1114 |
32.49.1114 |
For firmware installation instructions for ConnectX®-7, ConnectX®-8, and BlueField®-3 adapter cards, refer to Managing Firmware.
In addition to the versions described in this section, a package upgrade can update software component versions, the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release, and the Ubuntu kernel, depending on when you run the upgrade. For information about LTS software versions for related networking components, refer to the Networking Long-Term Support Releases page.
Important
This release incorporates the following updates:
Ubuntu ConnectX drivers and DOCA-OFED stack.
Consider these updates and any effect they might have on your applications. For example, some DOCA-OFED-dependent applications can be affected.
Best practice is to upgrade select systems and verify that your applications work as expected before you deploy additional systems.
Supported DGX Systems#
The following table summarizes the DGX systems and their support status with DGX OS 8, indicating which systems are supported and which are not.
x86_64 Systems
|
Support Status
|
Minimum DGX OS
ISO Release
|
Firmware Release
|
|---|---|---|---|
DGX B300 2.3 TB |
Supported |
7.3.1 |
|
DGX B200 1,440 GB |
Supported |
7.0.2 |
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DGX H200 1,128 GB |
Supported |
6.3.1 |
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DGX H100 640 GB |
Supported |
6.0.11 |
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DGX H800 640 GB |
Supported |
6.1.0 |
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DGX A100 640 GB |
Supported |
5.5.1 |
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DGX A100 320 GB |
Supported |
5.5.1 |
|
DGX A800 640 GB |
Supported |
5.5.1 |
|
|
Not supported |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
ARM64 Systems |
Support Status |
Minimum DGX OS
ISO Release
|
Firmware Release |
DGX GB300 |
Future release |
7.2.3 |
|
DGX GB200 |
Future release |
7.1.0 |
|
DGX Spark |
Future release |
7.2.3 |
Latest Release#
This section describes DGX OS releases, including the DGX OS ISO, bundled image components, and validated post-installation packages.
DGX OS 8.0.0#
Release Date: August 31, 2026
Highlights#
This release introduces the following new features and updates:
- DGX OS 8.0.0 is the initial DGX OS 8 release.
OS base: Ubuntu 26.04
Kernel: 7.0.0-1010-nvidia
- Incorporates the BaseOS 9 environment:
NVIDIA GPU drivers: 595.91.07
DOCA Software Platform: 3.4.1-011000
Employs TuneD for dynamic, profile-based system tuning, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency for current workloads.
ISO Image Components#
The following components are bundled in the DGX OS ISO 8.0.0 image:
Component |
Version |
|---|---|
Ubuntu |
BaseOS 9.0 |
Ubuntu Kernel |
7.0.0-1010-nvidia |
GPU Driver |
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DCGM |
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DOCA |
|
Inbox OFED |
50.0-2 |
GPUDirect Storage (GDS) |
1.18.1 for CUDA 13.3.1 |
NVIDIA Container Toolkit |
|
NVSM |
|
Docker ( |
|
MIG Configuration Tool [1] |
|
ISO |
DGXOS-8.0.0-2026-08-24-16-17-42-amd64.iso |
MD5 Checksum |
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Validated Packages#
The following software versions are validated for DGX OS ISO 8.0.0 but are not included in the ISO image and must be installed post-deployment: