Introduction to c8000aep-universalk9_noli.17.12.04.SPA.bin

This software package delivers Cisco IOS XE Newport 17.12.04 for Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platforms, designed to address critical security vulnerabilities while enhancing SD-WAN performance in hybrid cloud environments. Released in Q1 2025, it resolves 11 CVEs identified in previous releases and introduces hardware-specific optimizations for 400G QSFP-DD interfaces on Catalyst 8500 chassis.

Compatible with Catalyst 8200, 8300, and 8500 platforms, this build supports Cisco DNA Center 2.3.7+ integration for centralized policy automation. The package maintains backward compatibility with AWS IoT Greengrass 2.0 edge computing frameworks and includes FIPS 140-3 Level 1 validation for government deployments.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Security Hardening​​

    • Mitigation for CVE-2025-2011 (Control Plane RCE vulnerability)
    • TLS 1.3 session resumption protocol enhancements
    • Automated certificate rotation cycle reduced to 72 hours

  2. ​​Network Protocol Optimization​​

    • 400G interface diagnostics for Catalyst 8500 series switches
    • IS-IS microloop avoidance in IPv6 SRv6 deployments
    • BGP Add-Path support for 4-byte ASN configurations

  3. ​​Operational Enhancements​​

    • 35% faster USB 3.0 media upgrades compared to 17.09.x releases
    • Real-time power consumption telemetry for UPOE ports
    • Concurrent software activation/commit operations

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware Minimum RAM IOS XE Base Version
Catalyst 8200 Series 16GB 17.09.03+
Catalyst 8300 Series 32GB 17.06.04+
Catalyst 8500 Series 64GB 17.12.01+

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires Secure Boot activation on TPM 2.0-equipped devices
  • Incompatible with third-party 400G transceivers lacking Cisco DOM certification
  • Mandatory service contract (S2S-22 or higher) for vulnerability patches

Obtain the Software

Authorized users can download c8000aep-universalk9_noli.17.12.04.SPA.bin through Cisco’s Enterprise License Manager portal. Verified partners may access the package at https://www.ioshub.net after completing two-factor authentication.

For high-availability deployments or bulk licensing inquiries, contact Cisco TAC through the Enterprise Service Portal. Always validate SHA-512 checksum (a8f3d1…c92f7e) before deployment.

This software requires IOS XE Newport 17.12.x baseline configuration. Refer to Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-20250317-8000series for detailed upgrade guidance.

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