A: Yes – the 9300L series is fully supported in 17.3.5.
The "lite" designation in the filename indicates that this version is specifically optimized for the Catalyst 9200 series hardware. Unlike the standard IOS XE found on Catalyst 9300 switches, the version does not support advanced application hosting like Docker containers, making it more efficient for pure layer 2/3 access switching. Step-by-Step Upgrade Procedure
Before upgrading, it is highly recommended to review the . This document contains: Supported hardware models. Upgrading/downgrading procedures. Open and resolved bugs.
The 17.3.5 release focuses on refining the Enterprise Network capabilities of the Catalyst 9200 series:
Before proceeding with the installation, verify the file details to avoid corrupted transfers: cat9k-lite-iosxe.17.03.05.SPA.bin