⚠️ : IOS-XE 3.6.x is End of Vulnerability/Security Support (Cisco announced EoLS for 3.x trains). Do not deploy new networks on this release — use only for legacy stability or lab testing. Recommended modern minimum : IOS-XE 16.12.x or later.
: Refers to the "Converged Access" architecture, which allows these switches to act as wireless controllers. Software Specifications cat3k-caa-universalk9.spa.03.06.10.e.152-2.e10.bin
This file can be upgraded/copied to switches via SFTP, TFTP, or FTP, often requiring a switch reload to initiate the installation of the .bin file, especially if moving from an older 3.x release. ⚠️ : IOS-XE 3
This image uses OpenSSL 0.9.8 (end-of-life since 2015). Modern exploits like (CVE-2014-0160) are not present (that affected 1.0.1), but other TLS/crypto flaws are likely. : Refers to the "Converged Access" architecture, which
designation indicates it contains the full feature set (LAN Base, IP Base, or IP Services) which is unlocked via specific licenses. Lifecycle and Security Context