Supports termination of CAPWAP data tunnels from Cisco Aironet access points directly onto the switch.
The string "cat3k-caa-universalk9.spa.03.06.10.e.152-2.e10.bin" is actually the filename for a specific Cisco IOS-XE software image rather than an article.
The software image is a maintenance release of the Cisco IOS XE 3.6E train. It is specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 3650 series switches.
: Specifies the universal feature set. It contains all Cisco IOS software features (IP Base, LAN Base, and IP Services). The specific tier is unlocked via software licenses. The "k9" designation confirms the inclusion of strong cryptographic payload support (e.g., SSH, SSL, IPsec). cat3k-caa-universalk9.spa.03.06.10.e.152-2.e10.bin
: 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).
verify /md5 flash:cat3k_caa-universalk9.SPA.03.06.10.E.152-2.E10.bin
While the 03.06.10.E release is intended to address caveats, users should be aware of residual issues and potential bugs that could impact network operations. Cisco's Bug Search Tool is the definitive source for tracking known defects. Based on community feedback and advisory notes: Supports termination of CAPWAP data tunnels from Cisco
: This is the IOS XE release version. The 3.6.10E release is part of the "Extended Maintenance" train, typically chosen for long-term stability.
Optimized for the UADP ASIC, enabling uniform policy enforcement across wired and wireless.
Report generated based on Cisco public release notes, PSIRT advisories, and software release documentation. It is specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst
This automatically pushes the exact software modules down to the joining switch, matches the versions, and reboots the new member into the stack fabric. Software Lifecycle and Migration Recommendations
# Copy new image to flash: copy tftp://your.server/cat3k-caa-....bin flash:
After the switch reboots, confirm the active software version using the command-line interface: switch# show version Use code with caution.
While we strongly recommend upgrades for security, there are niche scenarios where 152-2.e10 remains in use:
Because the 3.6E train represents an older branch of Cisco IOS XE, network architects must evaluate its current lifecycle status. Cisco has transitioned early IOS XE trains (such as 3.3E, 3.6E, and 3.7E) through End-of-Life (EoL) and End-of-Support (EoS) milestones.