Cisco StarOS Software 2024.02.gh0 Release Notes

Quick Guide to StarOS 2024.02.gh0 Release Notes

This document provides essential information regarding the Cisco StarOS Software version 2024.02.gh0. It includes details on release lifecycle milestones, software integrity verification, version numbering, and known issues. Users should refer to this document to ensure compatibility and verify the integrity of software images before deployment.

Software Integrity Verification

To ensure the software image has not been tampered with or corrupted during download, you must validate the SHA512 checksum. Follow these steps:

• Locate the SHA512 checksum on the Cisco.com Software Download Details page.
• Calculate the SHA512 checksum on your local machine using the appropriate command for your operating system:
• Microsoft Windows: Use certutil.exe -hashfile <filename>.<extension> SHA512.
• Apple MAC: Use shasum -a 512 <filename>.<extension>.
• Linux: Use sha512sum <filename>.<extension> or shasum -a 512 <filename>.<extension>.

If the calculated checksum does not match the one provided by Cisco, do not attempt to upgrade. Download the software again and re-verify. If the mismatch persists, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center.

Version Numbering System

Starting with the 2024.01.0 release, Cisco has transitioned to a new versioning scheme based on the current year and product. The version format is YYYY.MM.[galh][0]. The release variant indicator (e.g., g, a, l, h) specifies the gateway or platform type (e.g., Classic Gateway, ASR5500, Hermes).

Release Packages

The release includes various packages for different platforms, including ASR 5500, VPC-DI, VPC-SI, and the Ultra Services Platform (USP). Each package contains specific software images, signature files, and verification scripts. Refer to the Release Package Descriptions section for details on specific bundles like usp-em-bundle, usp-ugp-bundle, and usp-vnfm-bundle.

Support and Documentation

For a complete list of documentation, bug search tools, and service requests, visit the official Cisco support website at www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/index.html.