Cisco Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4(4)T Guide D’Information
Data Sheet
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Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4T
Last updated: February, 2009
General
Q.
What type of customer will be interested in deploying Cisco IOS Software
Release 12.4T?
A.
Cisco recommends Release 12.4T for Enterprise and Access customers who need to:
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Drive business productivity with increased security, improved voice quality and functionality
to the branch office, and enhanced Quality of Service (QoS)
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Deploy or upgrade IPv6, NetFlow, and associated management features
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Deploy small remote offices and teleworkers who depend on secure Internet access and
corporate network connectivity
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Implement new content delivery features, network voice enhancements, improved security,
and valuable management and deployment tools
Q.
Where can customers download Release 12.4T?
A.
Visit the Software Center on Cisco.com to download any release product
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/index.shtml
. This site also provides valuable Cisco
IOS Software information about hardware/software compatibility, and ordering procedures.
Please ensure that you are entitled to access and download the release through an active
SMARTnet contract or purchased feature license.
Q.
Are there any special memory requirements related to the deployment of Release
12.4T?
A.
Prior to installing 12.4T, please consult the Cisco IOS 12.4T Support Page for requirements,
which may vary depending upon hardware product and image feature set selections:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6441/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Q.
What new features and hardware support are delivered in Release 12.4T?
A.
The Release 12.4T family integrates innovations that span multiple technology areas,
including Security & VPN, Voice, Cisco IOS Infrastructure, Access, High Availability, Network
Management, Quality of Service, IP Multicast, Broadband, IP Routing, and IP Services. These
integrated technologies are delivered on the broadest range of hardware in the industry,
including the Cisco Integrated Services Routers, Cisco 7200 Series, and Cisco 7301 Router.
Types of Cisco IOS Software Releases
Q.
What type of release is Release 12.4T?
A.
Release 12.4T is a new technology (T) release, which integrates leading edge new
technologies and features, new hardware support, and software maintenance.
Q.
What is the relationship between Release 12.4T and Release 12.4?
A.
Release12.4T integrates new technologies and features, new hardware support, and ongoing
software maintenance (via software maintenance rebuild releases) on a regular basis.