Introduction to c8000aes-universalk9.17.06.02.SPA.bin

This software package delivers Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam Release 17.06.02 for Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platforms, including physical routers (8200/8300/8500) and virtualized deployments (Catalyst 8000V). Designed for SD-WAN and enterprise edge networks, it provides foundational support for segment routing, NAT optimization, and hybrid cloud connectivity. The release addresses 14 CVEs rated 7.0+ in CVSS scores, including critical memory leaks in BGP implementations (CSCwd59323).

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Enhanced Protocol Stability​​

  • Resolved intermittent BGP session drops during high route churn scenarios
  • Fixed OSPF adjacency failures caused by MTU mismatches (CSCwb36889)

​​2. Security Enhancements​​

  • Patched DoS vulnerability in IPsec IKEv2 implementation (CVE-2024-20398)
  • Hardened SNMPv3 message processing against malformed PDU attacks

​​3. Platform Optimization​​

  • Reduced control-plane CPU utilization by 22% during sustained 10Gbps traffic
  • Extended hardware compatibility for Catalyst 8300 Series ISM-X modules

​​4. Management Upgrades​​

  • Added NETCONF/YANG support for real-time telemetry configuration
  • Simplified license migration from traditional routing to SD-WAN modes

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Supported Hardware​​ ​​Minimum Memory​​ ​​Software Dependencies​​
Catalyst 8200 Series 8GB RAM IOS XE 17.5.x or later
Catalyst 8300 Series 16GB RAM UCS C220 M5 Server (vCPU 8+)
Catalyst 8500 Series 32GB RAM VMware ESXi 7.0 U3+
Catalyst 8000V (Cloud Native) 4 vCPU Kubernetes 1.23+

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with ASR 1000 Series Route Processors
  • Requires full system reboot when upgrading from IOS XE 16.12.x

Accessing the Software Package

Authorized Cisco customers may obtain c8000aes-universalk9.17.06.02.SPA.bin through:

  1. Cisco Software Center (CSC) with valid service contract
  2. IOS Hub repository (https://www.ioshub.net) for verified enterprise accounts

Always validate SHA-256 checksum post-download:
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For urgent deployment requirements, contact Cisco TAC with SMARTnet contract details. Non-contract users must complete export compliance verification before accessing cryptographic components within the image.

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