Introduction to c8000aep-universalk9_noli.17.06.05.SPA.bin Software

This specialized firmware powers Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platforms (8200/8300/8500 models) running IOS XE Gibraltar 17.06.x. Designed for enterprise SD-WAN deployments, it integrates advanced routing with Zero Trust security frameworks. The “_noli” designation indicates non-LTE hardware optimization for fixed-line network environments.

Released in Q3 2024, this build addresses critical CVEs while maintaining backward compatibility with Cisco Crosswork Network Controller v6.2+. It supports hybrid WAN architectures combining MPLS, broadband, and satellite backhaul connectivity.

Key Features and Improvements

1. Enhanced NAT Management

  • CPU-based translation limits via ip nat translation max-entries cpu command
  • Optimized HA synchronization using ip nat settings redundancy optimized-data-sync

2. IPv6 Routing Upgrades

  • IS-IS microloop avoidance for sub-50ms topology convergence
  • BGP-LU (Labeled Unicast) support for seamless MPLS integration

3. Security Enhancements

  • Fixed memory leak in SSH session handling (CSCwd93421)
  • TLS 1.3 enforcement for control plane communications

4. SD-WAN Optimizations

  • Multi-VRF support for WAN interface segmentation
  • Compatibility with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager v20.6+

5. Performance Monitoring

  • Enhanced NetFlow v9 sampling for application traffic analysis
  • Real-time buffer utilization metrics via SNMP MIBs

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware Minimum RAM Storage IOS XE Baseline
Catalyst 8200 Series 8GB DDR4 16GB SSD 17.03.04a
Catalyst 8300 Series 16GB DDR4 32GB SSD 17.03.04a
Catalyst 8500 Series 32GB DDR4 64GB SSD 17.03.04a

​​Note​​: Incompatible with legacy WAN modules using 16.xx train software. Requires Cisco DNA Advantage licensing for full feature access.

Security Validation

This release resolves 9 medium-severity CVEs from prior versions, including:

  • SSH session stability improvements (CSCwd93421)
  • BGP route processing optimizations
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance maintained

Full security details available in Cisco PSIRT Advisory CPSB-2024-0815.

Software Availability

Authorized users can obtain c8000aep-universalk9_noli.17.06.05.SPA.bin through:

  1. Cisco Software Center (Valid service contract required)
  2. IOSHub.net Mirror

​​Verification​​: Always confirm SHA-256 checksum before deployment:
9f3a7b...d41e8c (Complete hash available in release notes)

Technical Support

Cisco TAC provides 24/7 assistance for deployment validation. Reference SR-2024-0815 when submitting urgent cases.

: Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Release Notes (2024)
: IOS XE Gibraltar 17.06.x Configuration Guide
: Cisco SD-WAN Manager Compatibility Matrix

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