Cisco - Device Info

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Last updated: May 30, 2017
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Terminology

NX-OS runs on Cisco switches

IOS runs on most Cisco routers and switches.

IOS XE is a more modern, modular version of IOS.

IOS XR runs on high-end routers.

NX-OS runs on the Nexus line of datacenter switches.

ASA OS runs on Cisco ASA devices.

AireOS runs on Access Points.


Routers

ModelDevice Operating Systemsindeni supported OS
Integrated Service Router (ISR)

IOS / IOS XE

5.5 - IOS; 5.9 - TBD
Model SeriesDevice Type - form factorEnvironmentInstallable OS

5.5 support

5.9 support
800Hardware ApplianceBranch RouterIOS / IOS XEYes - IOS onlyTBD
1800Hardware ApplianceBranch RouterIOS / IOS XEYes - IOS onlyTBD
1900Hardware ApplianceBranch RouterIOS / IOS XEYes - IOS onlyTBD
2800Hardware ApplianceBranch RouterIOS / IOS XEYes - IOS onlyTBD
2900Hardware ApplianceBranch RouterIOS / IOS XEYes - IOS onlyTBD
3800Hardware ApplianceBranch RouterIOS / IOS XEYes - IOS onlyTBD
3900Hardware ApplianceBranch RouterIOS / IOS XEYes - IOS onlyTBD
4000Hardware ApplianceBranch RouterIOS / IOS XEYes - IOS onlyTBD


ModelDevice Operating Systemsindeni supported OSTerminology
Cisco Industrial Routers (IR) and Service Provider Edge Routers

IOS

5.5 - (smile); 5.9 - TBD


Model SeriesDevice Type - form factorEnvironmentInstallable OS

5.5 support

5.9 support
IR 800Hardware ApplianceIndustrial RouterIOS(smile)TBD
IR 900Hardware ApplianceIndustrial RouterIOS(smile)TBD
IR 1000Hardware ApplianceIndustrial RouterIOS(smile)TBD
IR 2000Hardware ApplianceIndustrial RouterIOS(smile)TBD
VXR 7200ChassisService Provider Edge RoutersIOS(smile)TBD
VXR 7300ChassisService Provider Edge RoutersIOS(smile)TBD
ModelDevice Operating Systemsindeni supported OSTerminology
Aggregation Service Routers (ASR)

IOS / IOS XE

5.5 - IOS (except for 12.22 Build 33); 5.9 - TBD


Model SeriesDevice Type - form factorEnvironmentInstallable OS

5.5 support

5.9 support
ASR900ChassisAggregation Service RoutersIOS XENoTBD
ASR901ChassisAggregation Service RoutersIOS XENoTBD
ASR901SChassisAggregation Service RoutersIOS XENoTBD
ASR920ChassisAggregation Service RoutersIOS XENoTBD
ASR1000ChassisAggregation Service RoutersIOS XENoTBD
ASR9000ChassisAggregation Service RoutersIOS XRNoTBD



  • Switches

ModelDevice Operating Systemsindeni supported OSTerminology
Catalyst

IOS

5.5 - IOS; 5.9 - TBD


Model SeriesDevice Type - form factorEnvironmentInstallable OS

5.5 support

5.9 support
2960-XHardware ApplianceLAN Access Switches and Compact LAN SwitchesIOSTBD
2960-CXHardware ApplianceLAN Access Switches and Compact LAN SwitchesIOSTBD
3560-CXHardware ApplianceLAN Access Switches and Compact LAN SwitchesIOSTBD
3650Hardware ApplianceLAN Access Switches and Compact LAN SwitchesIOSTBD
3850Hardware ApplianceLAN Access Switches and Compact LAN SwitchesIOSTBD
4500EHardware ApplianceLAN Access Switches and Compact LAN SwitchesIOSTBD
4900Hardware ApplianceLAN Access Switches and Compact LAN SwitchesIOS(smile)TBD
3850Hardware ApplianceLAN Core and Distribution SwitchesIOSTBD
4500-XHardware ApplianceLAN Core and Distribution SwitchesIOSTBD
6500ChassisLAN Core and Distribution SwitchesIOSTBD
6800ChassisLAN Core and Distribution SwitchesIOSTBD



ModelDevice Operating Systemsindeni supported OSTerminology
Nexus

NX-OS

5.5 - IOS; 5.9 - TBD


Model SeriesDevice Type - form factorEnvironmentInstallable OS

5.5 support

5.9 support
1000V (Virtual)Virtual ApplianceData Center Switches and Service Provider SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
2000 (FEXs)Hardware ApplianceData Center Switches and Service Provider SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
3000Hardware ApplianceData Center Switches and Service Provider SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
5000Hardware ApplianceData Center Switches and Service Provider SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
5600ChassisData Center Switches and Service Provider SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
7000ChassisData Center Switches and Service Provider SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
9000Hardware ApplianceData Center Switches and Service Provider SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
9500ChassisData Center Switches and Service Provider SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
1000Hardware ApplianceIndustrial Ethernet SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
2000Hardware ApplianceIndustrial Ethernet SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
3000Hardware ApplianceIndustrial Ethernet SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
4000Hardware ApplianceIndustrial Ethernet SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
4010Hardware ApplianceIndustrial Ethernet SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.
5000Hardware ApplianceIndustrial Ethernet SwitchesNX-OSNoYes. Note: ACI-mode not currently supported.


  • Firewalls

ModelDevice Operating Systemsindeni supported OSTerminology
ASA

ASA

5.5 - Yes; 5.9 - TBD


Model SeriesDevice Type - form factorEnvironmentInstallable OS

5.5 support

5.9 support
5505Hardware ApplianceSmall Office and Branch OfficeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5510Hardware ApplianceSmall Office and Branch OfficeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5512Hardware ApplianceSmall Office and Branch OfficeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5515Hardware ApplianceSmall Office and Branch OfficeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5520Hardware ApplianceInternet EdgeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5525Hardware ApplianceInternet EdgeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5540Hardware ApplianceInternet EdgeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5545Hardware ApplianceInternet EdgeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5550Hardware ApplianceInternet EdgeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5555Hardware ApplianceInternet EdgeASAYesCode not migrated yet.
5585-XChassisEnterprise Data CenterASAYesCode not migrated yet. 

Legacy Devices:

VXR 7500ChassisService Provider Edge RoutersIOSTBD

VXR 12000

ChassisService Provider Edge RoutersIOSTBD
XR9000ChassisAggregation Service RoutersIOS XRNoTBD