: Introduces Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC technology, enabling converged wired and wireless features. Memory Requirements
Concise recommendation
: Increased performance and feature parity for IPv6 routing and management protocols. Supported Hardware
| Component | Meaning | Implication for Your Network | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Platform: Catalyst 4500E Series (Supervisor 6-E, 7-E, 8-E) | Not for 4500 legacy or 4500X. Verify your Sup engine. | | universalk9 | Image Type: Universal with K9 (Cryptographic) | Supports both IP Base and IP Services via license. Includes strong crypto (SSH, VPN). | | spa | Shared Port Adapter support | Required for 10 Gigabit interfaces and SFP+ modules. | | 03.11.04.e | Internal Build Label | Denotes a specific engineering release fork. | | 152-7.e4 | IOS Version in Alternate Notation | Translates to 15.2(7)E4 – the standard version identifier. | | .bin | Binary executable | The bootable operating system file. | cat4500e-universalk9.spa.03.11.04.e.152-7.e4.bin
: If line cards fail to deliver Power over Ethernet after the upgrade, check the line card firmware status using show hw-module subslot all oir .
This software image is engineered for modular campus access and distribution switches. It primarily supports the following supervisor engines: (WS-X45-SUP7-E) Supervisor Engine 7L-E (WS-X45-SUP7L-E) Supervisor Engine 8-E (WS-X45-SUP8-E) Supervisor Engine 8L-E (WS-X45-SUP8L-E)
chassis has or higher to prevent boot issues. 2. Verify ROMMON Compatibility : Introduces Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP)
Includes patches to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Since "make an feature" is a broad request, here is how you can enable a common feature, such as , using this software version: Feature Highlight: Configuring Port Security
Confirm the file transferred correctly by checking its MD5 checksum locally on the switch. Verify your Sup engine
Upgrading a 4500E in production requires a sequenced approach, not just a copy and boot .
: switchport port-security mac-address sticky (Learns and saves the current MAC to the config).