Works with IOS-XE 17.x and straight forward configuration. Uplinks can be port-channels or not. Depends on your BW and link redundancy requirements. Working scenario 9500-16X pair core/distribution with StackWise VirtualMultiple Catalyst 9300 acces...
Thank you for pointing out the VMware KB article. Worked like a charm with zero negative affects noted over two weeks of monitoring. Chased this issue since deploying 9800-CLs staring with version 16.x and it is still not "fixed" in 17.6.1 as CSCvt...
Got a USB-serial cable with a FirePower 1010. Windows 10 does not recognize the cable when only plugged into the PC/laptop. Plug the mini-USB into the 1010 then Windows recognized it immediately (COM9) without needing to install any drivers. Works...
NCP is a bit pricey but the IPsec client works on all recent windows versions. I am also able to use it without issue on android mobile devices. https://www.ncp-e.com/en/products/ipsec-vpn-client-suite.html