Cloud-Native IOS XE

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Cloud-native IOS XE is currently in public beta. The latest version cloud-native IOS XE 17.15.2 is now available !

Please note that after upgrading to any Cloud-native IOS XE release, downgrading to CS firmware is restricted. Factory reset may be required, and support assistance will be necessary. Learn more

With the release of IOS XE 17.15.2, we are beginning an exciting transition from a container-based architecture to one based on native IOS XE with support for Meraki cloud management.

This drastically simpler architecture unlocks many benefits for your cloud-managed Cisco Catalyst switches, including the 9300-M, 9300X-M, 9300L-M and MS390 families. This includes faster boot and initialization performance, especially for stacks, and the start of a new generation of capabilities we will deliver with faster speed. It also introduces the ability to perform CLI show commands directly from Dashboard!

Starting with IOS-XE 17.15.2, your switch(es) can upgrade and transition from CS firmware to cloud-native IOS XE 17.15.2, managed by Meraki Cloud.

Key highlights

Introducing the Cloud-Native IOS XE.
Improved boot time for your Cisco Catalyst cloud-managed switches, especially for stacks.
CLI access through the dashboard to run show commands for troubleshooting.
Support for C9200L hardware platform. (Refer to the Supported Models Table)
Enhanced logging capabilities with native Catalyst logging support.
Management interface architecture change: removed the need for a dedicated management interface. (Watch this video to learn more about this change or see the Cloud-Native IOS XE Overview documentation)
Default Network Module: Simplification and consolidation of all discrete uplink port modules into 8 default ports that get applied dynamically to any inserted network module. (Watch this video to learn more about this change or see the Cloud-Native IOS XE Overview documentation)
Configuration Templates (please refer to the release notes for known issues related to C9200L)
Adaptive policy
Intelligent Capture
Storm Control
Radius Multi-Auth (dot1X)
Device Uptime
802.1X Control Direction
MAC Allow List

For further details, please refer to the release notes on the cloud dashboard.

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Available Firmware and Migration Paths

Category	Product	Firmware Needs	Path
Firmware Upgrade for Cloud-Managed Catalyst Switching	Cloud-Managed Catalyst 9300/MS390	NEW! Cloud native IOS XE public beta	Upgrade from CS16/17 to Cloud Native IOS XE following the steps documented in Upgrade Steps for Cloud-managed Catalyst Switches.
Firmware Upgrade for Cloud-Managed Catalyst Switching	Cloud-Managed Catalyst 9300/MS390	GA firmware	Stay or upgrade to CS17 (container-based) by referring to our documentation on MS and CS Firmware Features Directory
Switching Migration from DNA Management Mode to Meraki Management Mode	Catalyst 9300 and C9200L from DNA	NEW! Cloud native IOS XE public beta*	* Special release required. Follow the migration process documented in Migration from CLI-managed Catalyst Switches to Meraki-managed Mode. (Note that C9200L migration is only supported with Cloud Native IOS XE)
	Catalyst 9300	GA firmware	Follow the migration process documented in Migrating DNA Management Mode to Meraki Management Mode (Migrated switches will run CS)