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Compatibility Matrix for Cisco SD-WAN Controllers Release 20.9.x
A comprehensive compatibility guide for Cisco SD-WAN Controllers Release 20.9.x, detailing supported software versions across various Cisco hardware and virtual platforms.
Quick answers from the manual
Quick answer
- This document provides the compatibility matrix for Cisco SD-WAN Controllers Release 20.9.x, detailing supported software versions for various hardware and virtual platforms. p. 1, 2, 3, 4
Key actions
- Verify software compatibility before upgrading or deploying new devices. p. 1, 2, 3, 4
Problems and fixes
Policy download fails
Ensure the Controller software version is equal to or higher than the WAN edge device software version.
p. 5Where to find it in the PDF
- Compatibility Matrix for ISR/ASR/Catalyst p. 1, 2
- Compatibility Matrix for NFVIS/vEdge/IoT/Gateways p. 3, 4, 5
Table of contents
Quick guide from the manual
This document serves as the official compatibility matrix for Cisco SD-WAN Controllers Release 20.9.x. It provides essential information regarding supported software versions for various Cisco hardware and virtual platforms. Users should consult the relevant tables to ensure their network infrastructure components are compatible with the controller release.
Important versioning requirements
Critical Note: Starting from Cisco vManage Release 20.9.1, the Controller software version must be the same or higher than the WAN edge device software version. If the WAN edge device software version is higher than the Controller software version, policy download to the device will fail.
Compatibility tables
The document contains multiple tables detailing compatibility for different platforms:
- ISR1000, ISR4000, and ASR 1000 platforms: Compatibility with controller releases 20.9.1, 20.9.2, and 20.9.3.
- Catalyst 8000 Series: Compatibility for Catalyst 8300, 8500, 8200, and 8200L.
- Virtual Platforms: Compatibility for CSR1000v, C8000v, ISRv (ENCS/CSP), and vEdge Cloud.
- Cisco NFVIS: Compatibility for ENCS 5400 and Catalyst 8200 Series Edge uCPE.
- vEdge Platforms: Compatibility for vEdge devices.
- ISR1100 Platforms: Compatibility for ISR 1100-4G, 1100-6G, and 4GLTE variants.
- IoT IR Platforms: Compatibility for IR8340, IR8140, IR1800 series, and ESR-6300.
- Cellular Gateways: Compatibility for CG418-E and CG522-E.
Manufacturer information
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Practical help
Common problems
Policy download fails
Ensure the Controller software version is equal to or higher than the WAN edge device software version (applies to vManage 20.9.1 and later).
Before use
- Identify your specific hardware or virtual platform model.
- Check the current software version of your Controller.
- Verify the required software version for your specific edge device in the compatibility tables.
Model compatibility
- Starting from Cisco vManage Release 20.9.1, the Controller software version must be the same or higher than the WAN edge device software version.
- If the WAN edge device software version is higher than the Controller software version, policy download to the device fails.
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