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Introduction to cat9k_lite_iosxe.16.12.05.SPA.bin Software This firmware package (cat9k_lite_iosxe.16.12.05.SPA.bin) serves as a critical maintenance release for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches under the IOS XE Gibraltar 16.12.x train. Designed for enterprise-grade networks, it delivers stability enhancements and security updates for mid-sized...

Introduction to C9800-CL-universalk9.17.11.01.ova Software The C9800-CL-universalk9.17.11.01.OVA package delivers Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.11.x software for the Catalyst 9800-CL cloud-based wireless controller. This enterprise-grade solution enables centralized management of up to 6,000 access points and 64,000 wireless clients across hybrid cloud...

Introduction to n9000-epld.10.4.1.F.img Software This Erasable Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) firmware package delivers critical hardware compatibility updates for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, specifically targeting N9K-C9508-FM-E chassis and N9K-X9736C-EX line cards. Designed to resolve optical module recognition failures in 100G...

Introduction to n9000-epld.10.3.4a.M.img This critical FPGA/EPLD firmware package addresses secure boot vulnerabilities in Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, specifically targeting hardware tampering risks identified in Cisco Security Advisory 2024-Q4. Officially released on December 7, 2024, version 10.3.4a.M provides mandatory updates...

Introduction to “n9000-epld.10.3.3.F.img” Software This EPLD (Eraseable Programmable Logic Device) firmware package provides critical FPGA functionality updates for Cisco Nexus 9300/9400/9500 switches. Released in Q1 2025 under Cisco Security Advisory CSCwh88321, it resolves hardware-level compatibility issues between programmable logic circuits...

Introduction to guestshell_4.1.10.2.7.M.ova Software This Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) package delivers an enhanced container runtime environment for Cisco Catalyst 9300/9400/9500 series switches running IOS XE 17.10.1a+ releases. Designed for enterprise DevOps workflows, it provides isolated Python 3.12 execution environments with...

Introduction to guestshell_4.0.10.2.6.M.ova The guestshell_4.0.10.2.6.M.ova package provides Cisco’s containerized Linux environment for IOS XE Everest 10.2(6)M deployments, designed to execute third-party applications on Catalyst 9300/9500 switches and ISR 4000 series routers. This virtual appliance enables secure execution of Python automation...

Introduction to guestshell_4.0.10.4.2.F.ova This OVA package provides Cisco’s Guest Shell 4.0 container environment for Catalyst 9200/9300/9400/9500 series switches running IOS XE Fuji 17.9.x and later. Officially released in Q4 2024, it delivers enhanced security protocols and optimized resource allocation for...

Introduction to “guestshell_4.0.10.4.1.F.ova” Software This Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) delivers Cisco IOS XE Guest Shell 4.0.10.4.1.F, a secure container runtime environment designed for network automation on Catalyst 9300/9400/9500 platforms. Officially released in Q4 2025 under Cisco Security Advisory CSCwh88321, it...

Introduction to guestshell.10.3.4a.M.ova Software This Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) package provides an enhanced Linux container environment for Cisco IOS XE 17.9.3+ devices, specifically optimized for Catalyst 9000 series switches and ASR 1000-HX routers. Released under Cisco’s Q2 2025 software maintenance...