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Release Notes for Catalyst 3650 Series Switch, Cisco IOS XE Release 3.7.xE
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Introduction
Introduction
The Catalyst 3650 switches are the next generation of enterprise class stackable access layer switches
that provide full convergence between wired and wireless networks on a single platform. This
convergence is built on the resilience of new and improved 160-Gbps StackWise-160. Wired and
wireless security and application visibility and control are natively built into the switch.
that provide full convergence between wired and wireless networks on a single platform. This
convergence is built on the resilience of new and improved 160-Gbps StackWise-160. Wired and
wireless security and application visibility and control are natively built into the switch.
The Catalyst 3650 switches also support full IEEE 802.3 at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), and offer
modular and field replaceable redundant fans and power supplies. The Catalyst 3650 switches enhance
productivity by enabling applications such as IP telephony, wireless, and video for a true borderless
network experience.
modular and field replaceable redundant fans and power supplies. The Catalyst 3650 switches enhance
productivity by enabling applications such as IP telephony, wireless, and video for a true borderless
network experience.
The Cisco IOS XE software represents the continuing evolution of the preeminent Cisco IOS operating
system. The Cisco IOS XE architecture and well-defined set of APIs extend the Cisco IOS software to
improve portability across platforms and extensibility outside the Cisco IOS environment. The Cisco
IOS XE software retains the same look and feel of the Cisco IOS software, while providing enhanced
future-proofing and improved functionality.
system. The Cisco IOS XE architecture and well-defined set of APIs extend the Cisco IOS software to
improve portability across platforms and extensibility outside the Cisco IOS environment. The Cisco
IOS XE software retains the same look and feel of the Cisco IOS software, while providing enhanced
future-proofing and improved functionality.
For more information about the Cisco IOS XE software, see
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What’s New in Cisco IOS XE Release 3.7.4E
Feature Name
Description
Support for –B Domain
The FCC (USA) rule making on 5 GHz released on April 1, 2014 (FCC 14-30 Report and
Order) goes into effect for products that are sold or shipped on or after June 2, 2016.
Cisco APs and Cisco WLCs will comply with the new rules by supporting the new
regulatory domain (– for the US and will create new AP SKUs that are certified under the
new rules. Examples of new rules include new 5-GHz band channels permitted for
outdoor use, and transmission (Tx) power level increased to 1W for indoor, outdoor, and
point-to-point transmissions.
Order) goes into effect for products that are sold or shipped on or after June 2, 2016.
Cisco APs and Cisco WLCs will comply with the new rules by supporting the new
regulatory domain (– for the US and will create new AP SKUs that are certified under the
new rules. Examples of new rules include new 5-GHz band channels permitted for
outdoor use, and transmission (Tx) power level increased to 1W for indoor, outdoor, and
point-to-point transmissions.
Note
Cisco APs and Cisco WLCs that are in the –A domain category can continue to
operate and even coexist with –B domain devices without any issues.
operate and even coexist with –B domain devices without any issues.
We recommend that you upgrade Cisco APs and Cisco WLCs to the appropriate software
release that supports –B domain.
release that supports –B domain.
–B Domain Compliant Cisco APs starting with Cisco IOS XE Release 3.7.4E are: Cisco
Aironet 700, 700W, 1040, 1140, 1260, 1530, 1570, 1600, 1700, 2600, 2700, 3500, 3600,
3700.
Aironet 700, 700W, 1040, 1140, 1260, 1530, 1570, 1600, 1700, 2600, 2700, 3500, 3600,
3700.