Introduction to C9800-CL-universalk9.17.03.07.SPA.bin

The C9800-CL-universalk9.17.03.07.SPA.bin software package delivers Cisco IOS XE 17.03.07 for the Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controller, a cloud-native platform supporting hybrid deployments across private and public cloud infrastructures. Released as part of Cisco’s Dublin software train, this version provides critical security updates and feature parity with hardware-based controllers.

Compatible with AWS, GCP, and major hypervisors (ESXi 6.7+/7.0, KVM 7.1+, Hyper-V 2016/2019), this release enables enterprises to manage up to 6,000 access points and 64,000 wireless clients in cloud environments. The software maintains compatibility with Cisco Catalyst 9100/9120/9130 access points and industrial APs like IW9165E.

Key Features and Improvements

This release introduces:

  1. ​​Enhanced Security Framework​​

    • Patches for 12 CVEs including buffer overflow vulnerabilities in SMB protocol handling
    • Secure boot validation improvements through signed AP firmware packages

  2. ​​Cloud Deployment Optimizations​​

    • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) compatibility for hybrid cloud scenarios
    • Resource utilization monitoring via Meraki dashboard integration

  3. ​​Wireless Client Management​​

    • Dual-radio Workgroup Bridge (WGB) roaming optimizations with <50ms handoff
    • TCP dump analysis for wired guest traffic monitoring

  4. ​​Software Maintenance Enhancements​​

    • Cold patching support without controller reboot
    • ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) compatibility within 17.3.x train

Compatibility and Requirements

Component Supported Versions Notes
Hypervisors VMware ESXi 6.7/7.0
KVM (RHEL 7.1+/Ubuntu 16.04+)
Hyper-V 2016/2019		 NFVIS 3.8.1+ required for ENCS deployments
Cloud Platforms AWS EC2 (m5.xlarge+)
Google Cloud (n2-standard-4+)
OCI (VM.Standard2.4)		 16GB RAM minimum requirement
Access Points Catalyst 9100/9120/9130
IW9165E/9167E
Aironet 2800/3800 series		 Requires AP firmware 8.10.185+

Known limitations include temporary throughput reduction during AP service pack updates and incompatibility with legacy 3600/3700 AP models.

Obtain the Software

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