What (e.g., VLANs, routing protocols, stacking) you use most
: This is a "Universal" image containing all features. Access to specific feature sets (IP Base, IP Services, etc.) is controlled via software licenses rather than different binary files. The "k9" indicates it supports strong payload encryption (3DES/AES). cat3k-caa-universalk9.spa.03.06.10.e.152-2.e10.bin
: Specifies a "universal" image that includes all feature sets (IP Base, LAN Base, and IP Services). Features are unlocked based on the specific license level active on the device. What (e
Before downloading cat3k-caa-universalk9.spa.03.06.10.e.152-2.e10.bin , confirm your hardware and existing environment. : Specifies a "universal" image that includes all
| Platform | Supported | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes | All variants (24/48 port, PoE/non-PoE, uplink modules) | | Cisco Catalyst 3850 | Yes | All variants, including 12/24/48 port, and 3850-12S/SFP | | Cisco Catalyst 3850 VSS | No | 3.6.x does not support VSS (introduced in 16.x) | | Cisco 3850 with NM module | Partial | Some NM features may require newer code |