Cat3k-caa-universalk9.spa.03.06.10.e.152-2.e10.bin (2025)
"cat3k-caa-universalk9.spa.03.06.10.e.152-2.e10.bin" is the specific filename for a Cisco IOS-XE software image used on the Catalyst 3850 and 3650 series switches.
Feature Set:
Universal (K9) , which includes standard base features plus strong cryptographic capabilities (SSH, HTTPS, etc.). 2. Lifecycle Status cat3k-caa-universalk9.spa.03.06.10.e.152-2.e10.bin
1. Security Fixes – The Silent Guardian
- Manufacturing plants running 3750-X stacks cannot afford downtime to migrate to IOS-XE.
- Defense contractors have certified this specific image through lengthy accreditation processes.
- Remote oil rigs use this image because it has a 5-year proven uptime track record.
This particular release (3.6.10E) is often discussed in technical forums because it was part of the Extended Maintenance "cat3k-caa-universalk9
- Cisco Catalyst 3750-X Series (24 and 48 port models, with or without PoE, with optional 10G uplink modules – C3KX-NM-1G/10G).
- Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Series (Same hardware, but fixed uplink ports and no StackWise stack ring).
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR? – No. The 2960 series uses a different image family (
lanbasek9).