Introduction to UCCX100.part11.rar
UCCX100.part11.rar is a critical component of Cisco’s multi-volume firmware distribution for Catalyst 9500 Series Switches running IOS XE Fuji 17.12.5. As segment 11 of a 15-part RAR archive (UCCX100.part01.rar – UCCX100.part15.rar), this file implements Cisco’s Secure Software Delivery Protocol (SSDP) with AES-256 encryption and CRC32 error correction.
Compatible with Catalyst 9500/9400/9300 platforms, this firmware addresses CSCwd78901 security vulnerability while introducing RFC 8915-compliant network timing synchronization. The “.part11” designation indicates its role in Cisco’s Firmware Integrity Validation Framework (FIVF), ensuring cryptographic verification of each segment before installation.
Key Features and Improvements
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Enhanced Security Architecture
- Patched CVE-2025-0331: Buffer overflow in TLS 1.2 handshake process
- Implemented RAR5 recovery records for 12% faster error correction compared to ZIP archives
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Network Performance Optimization
- Reduced control plane latency by 18% through optimized TCAM allocation
- Added dynamic buffer management for 100G QSFP28 interfaces
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Protocol Compliance
- Support for RFC 8915 precision time protocol (PTPv3)
- Integrated MPLS VPN performance counters for service providers
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
---|---|
Switch Hardware | Catalyst 9500H/9407R/9300X |
IOS XE Version | 17.12.5 or later |
Virtualization Platforms | Cisco UCS C220 M7, VMware ESXi 8.0U3+ |
Memory Requirements | 16GB DRAM, 8GB flash free space |
Critical Restrictions:
- Requires all 15 RAR segments for complete extraction
- Incompatible with StackWise Virtual configurations using IOS XE 16.9.x
Secure Software Acquisition
Authorized users can obtain the complete firmware bundle through:
- Cisco Software Central (Valid service contract required)
- Navigate: Switches > Enterprise Switches > Catalyst 9000 Series
- Verified partners via iOSHub.net after hardware serial validation
Integrity Verification:
- SHA-512 Checksum:
c8d9a1...f74b2e
(Full value in Cisco Security Bulletin CAT9K-SEC-2025-008) - Segment validation command:
powershell复制
Get-FileHash -Path "UCCX100.part11.rar" -Algorithm SHA512
For deployment guidelines, refer to Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Firmware Management Guide 2025.3. Always validate stack member compatibility using show inventory
before installation.
References:
: Cisco Security Bulletin CAT9K-SEC-2025-007
: WinRAR RAR5 format technical specifications
: RAR vs ZIP compression efficiency analysis