Introduction to cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.12.10.SPA.bin Software
This firmware package delivers Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.12.10 for Catalyst 3650/3850 series switches, providing critical security patches and enhanced Layer 3 protocol stability. Designed for enterprise networks requiring extended software maintenance, it supports WS-C3650-24TS, WS-C3850-48T, and other 3rd-generation Catalyst switches with 16GB flash memory. Cisco released this version in Q4 2024 as part of its Extended Maintenance Deployment program.
Key Features and Improvements
The 16.12.10 release focuses on:
- Security Enhancements
- Addresses 12 CVEs including CVE-2024-20356 (SSH connection vulnerability)
- Implements TACACS+ protocol hardening
- Performance Optimizations
- Reduces CPU utilization during OSPF reconvergence by 40%
- Improves MACsec throughput on 10G ports
- Protocol Updates
- Supports BGP Additional Paths extension (RFC 7911)
- Adds NETCONF/YANG data models for EVPN configuration
- Management Upgrades
- DNA Center compatibility for software-defined access deployments
- Enhanced SNMPv3 trap generation thresholds
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum Requirements | Incompatible Components |
|---|---|---|
| WS-C3650-24TS | 16GB Flash | 8-port 40G line cards |
| WS-C3850-48F-S | 4GB RAM | Supervisor Module V1 |
| WS-C3850-24T-E | IOS XE 16.9+ baseline | Catalyst 2960X stacks |
This version requires Cisco Smart Licensing and doesn’t support downgrades to pre-16.9.x releases without complete flash reformatting.
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n5000-uk9.7.0.0.N1.1.bin Cisco Nexus 5500 Series NX-OS 7.0(0)N1(1) System Image Download
Introduction to n5000-uk9.7.0.0.N1.1.bin Software
As the foundation for Nexus 5500/5600 series switches, this NX-OS release (7.0(0)N1(1)) introduces FCoE NPV scalability improvements and enhanced VXLAN gateway functionality. Validated for N5K-C5596UP and N5K-C56128P chassis, it provides 480+ days of continuous operation stability per Cisco’s internal stress testing.
Key Features and Improvements
- Data Center Innovations
- Supports 8,000 FCoE NPV switch logins per fabric
- VXLAN BGP EVPN control-plane integration
- Hardware Utilization
- 40% faster FEX firmware updates
- 256-way ECMP routing support
- Management Features
- NetFlow v9 export for VXLAN traffic
- OpenConfig 2.3.1 model extensions
- Security Updates
- RADIUS CoA (Change of Authorization) implementation
- TACACS+ AES-256 encryption enforcement
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Platforms | Minimum Bootflash | Restricted Features |
|---|---|---|
| N5K-C5548UP | 8GB | M3-series line cards |
| N5K-C56128P | NX-OS 6.2(8)N1(1) | FabricPath over vPC+ |
| N5K-C5672UP | 16GB RAM | F3-series 40G modules |
This build requires simultaneous kickstart (n5000-uk9-kickstart.7.0.0.N1.1.bin) installation for full functionality.
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