C9300 | SC9300UK9-176 vs S9300UK9-176

[ZK916]

Hello,

Is there a difference between this IOS-XE version  SC9300UK9-176  vs. this version S9300UK9-176?

thanks in advance. 

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

Those don't look like IOS-EX part numbers. They usually look like this

cat9k_iosxe.17.06.06.SPA.bin

HTH

[ZK916]

Thanks for your reply. 

That's what I thought as well, however, when the reseller sent us the Bill of Materials, this line item " SC9300UK9-176" was listed indicating that the IOS-XE would be included along with the sw release version. So, when we received the switches, the packing list showed this item " S9300UK9-176" indicating the sw release version. I am leaning towards the thought that these two items are the same and the "C" in the string is to indicate the switch model "Catalyst". Would you agree? 

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

I agree with you. I don't think that "C" makes a real difference. Also, sometimes the third-party vendors have their own part numbers for invoices. As long as you have the right switch with the right license, it is all good.

Good luck!

HTH