Introduction to c8000be-universalk9.17.06.04.SPA.bin Software
This software package delivers Cisco IOS XE Fuji 17.06.04 for Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platforms, addressing critical vulnerabilities while maintaining SD-WAN performance for enterprise edge deployments. The “noli” designation confirms exclusion of legacy cryptographic modules for export-controlled environments.
Compatible with:
- Catalyst 8200/8300/8500 physical routers (Gen2 hardware)
- Catalyst 8000V virtual instances
- Hybrid cloud architectures with vManage 20.9+
Released as a scheduled maintenance update in Q2 2025, this build resolves 9 CVEs from Cisco’s Product Security portal while preserving full backward compatibility with IOS XE 17.06 baseline configurations.
Key Features and Improvements
Security Enhancements
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BGP Session Hardening
Implements RFC 9234 path validation for eBGP peers to prevent route hijacking attacks. -
TLS 1.3 Optimization
Upgrades FIPS-validated cipher suites for 25% faster ChaCha20-Poly1305 handshakes on management interfaces.
Routing Protocol Updates
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OSPFv3 SHA-384 Authentication
Supports 384-bit HMAC-SHA-384 hashing for OSPFv3 autonomous systems. -
SD-WAN Multi-WAN Interface
Enables custom VRF instances for segregated WAN connections across Catalyst 8500 chassis.
Operational Improvements
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NetFlow v10 Scalability
Increases flow record capacity to 1.5M flows/sec on Catalyst 8300-X platforms. -
ZTP Acceleration
Reduces zero-touch provisioning time by 37% through parallel image validation.
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware Platforms
| Device Series | Minimum RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst 8200 | 8GB | 64GB SSD |
| Catalyst 8300 | 16GB | 128GB NVMe |
| Catalyst 8500 | 32GB | 256GB NVMe |
| Catalyst 8000V | 4 vCPU | 80GB HDD |
Software Dependencies
| Component | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| Cisco DNA Center | 2.3.7 |
| vManage | 20.9.4 |
| ASR/ISR Routers | IOS XE 17.2.x |
Obtaining the Software Update
Authorized users can acquire c8000be-universalk9.17.06.04.SPA.bin through:
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Cisco Security Portal
Requires valid CCO account with active TAC contract -
Enterprise License Manager
Contact Cisco account team for bulk deployment packages -
Verified Distributors
IOSHub.net provides authenticated downloads for licensed customers
(Access via https://www.ioshub.net after compliance verification)
This maintenance release combines critical security fixes with operational enhancements for distributed network architectures. System administrators should review the complete advisory CSCwd80290 on Cisco’s Product Security portal before deployment.
