: Specifically identifies this image for the Catalyst 4500-E Supervisor Engine 8-E .
That means you get (SSHv2, IPsec, PKI). But check your license level – universalk9 requires the IP Base or Enterprise Services license to unlock features. cat4500es8-universalk9.spa.03.11.05.e.152-7.e5.bin
Only if you have an explicit requirement to avoid later changes. For security compliance, any 3.11.x release older than 3.11.08 is likely missing critical PSIRTs. Always check Cisco’s Security Advisories before deploying. : Specifically identifies this image for the Catalyst
The software version cat4500es8-universalk9.spa.03.11.05.e.152-7.e5.bin , specifically: cat4500es8-universalk9.spa.03.11.05.e.152-7.e5.bin
The universalk9 image typically defaults to functionality. To unlock Enterprise features (BGP, MPLS, etc.), you need to install an Enterprise Services (ENT) license. You can check license status with:
show bootvar (ensure it points to this .bin file on your bootflash: ).
