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: Indicates a "Universal" image that contains all Cisco IOS features. The "k9" signifies that it includes strong payload cryptography (3DES/AES). mz : Means the software runs from RAM and is compressed. SPA : Indicates a digitally signed Cisco software image. The image is a stable, maintenance-train firmware for