Cat4500e-universalk9.spa.03.11.05.e.152-7.e5.bin |link| Jun 2026

This software is End of Vulnerability/Security Support (EOVS) for most hardware platforms. It is recommended for upgrade to a later 15.2(7)E or 03.11.x release unless the device is air-gapped or a specific legacy build is required.

Because this is a universalk9 image, the base flash includes all features—but licenses unlock tiers: cat4500e-universalk9.spa.03.11.05.e.152-7.e5.bin

images include all software features (IP Base and Enterprise Services). Access to specific features like BGP or advanced Layer 3 routing depends on the installed license. Key Features & Hardware Support Hardware Compatibility : Supports Supervisor Engines 7-E, 7L-E, 8-E, 8L-E, and 9-E Core Capabilities : Includes support for Virtual Switching System ( Access to specific features like BGP or advanced

The universalk9 image supports IP Base, Enterprise Services, and LAN Base. Ensure your current license matches your feature requirements. : Always save your current running configuration to

: Always save your current running configuration to an external source (TFTP/FTP or USB). copy running-config tftp: Download the Image : Ensure you have obtained the authentic image from the Cisco Software Central 2. File Transfer to Switch Transfer the image to the switch's local storage (typically bootflash: Transfer via TFTP copy tftp: bootflash: