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KCT 3.12.5 release notes

Release date: April 15, 2025

Here's what's new in Kiwi CatTools 3.12.5.

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New features and improvements in KCT

Last updated: April 15, 2025

Implemented new device types

KCT now supports device types for HP Switches 5800 series and Gigamon router devices.

Support for Windows 11

KCT now supports Windows 11.

Password masking in device wizard

Password masking, a security measure to prevent others from viewing your password on your screen, has been implemented in the KCT device wizard.

Creation of a new database to restore a database file

KCT implemented a new feature that allows the creation of a new database file to restore data, allowing users to avoid overwriting the currently open database.

Upgraded licensing framework

The licensing framework in KCT has been updated to the version 6.7.13.

Upgraded IPWorks libraries

The IPWorks libraries in KCT have been updated to version 24.0.9148. This update includes the new components, security features, and improved development tools in version 2024. See Version 2024 Updates for details.

Upgraded Codejock library

The Codejock SuitePro ActiveX library utilized in KCT has been upgraded to version 24.1.0. This upgrade includes enhancements to the user experience and functionality. See Version 24.1.0 in the Codejock release notes for details.

Upgraded WeOnlyDo library

WeOnlyDo has updated WODSSH ActiveX to version 3.2.0.251 and wodFtpDLX ActiveX to version 3.7.0.799. The WeOnlyDo SSH library used in KCT has been upgraded to include improved SSH communications, bugfixes, and security enhancements. See the wodSSHActiveX 3.2.0 and wodFtpDLX ActiveX 3.7.0 release notes for details.

General improvements

  • Security enhancements.

Fixes

Last updated: April 15, 2025

Case number Description
01685539, 01787534 Resolved partial configuration generation issue for certain models of cisco.switch.IOS device type
01841742 Resolved column alignment issue in the port.info activity report for the Cisco Nexus 9000 switch

Installation or upgrade

Last updated: April 15, 2025

For new installations, you can download the installation file from the product page on https://www.solarwinds.com or from the Customer Portal.

For information about installing Kiwi CatTools3.12.5, see the Kiwi CatTools Installation Guide.

End of life

Last updated: April 15, 2025

Version EoL announcement EoE effective date EoL effective date
3.12.3 April 15, 2025: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT 3.12.3 should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. July 15, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT 3.12.3 will no longer be actively supported by SolarWinds. July 15, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT 3.12.3.
3.12.2 October 16, 2024: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT 3.12.2 should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. January 16, 2025: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT 3.12.2 will no longer be actively supported by SolarWinds. January 16, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT 3.12.2.
3.12.1 October 16, 2024: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT 3.12.1 should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. January 16, 2025: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT 3.12.1 will no longer be actively supported by SolarWinds. January 16, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT 3.12.1.
3.12 October 16, 2024: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT 3.12 should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. January 16, 2025: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT 3.12 will no longer be actively supported by SolarWinds. January 16, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT 3.12.

See the End of Life Policy for information about SolarWinds product life cycle phases. To see EoL dates for earlier KCT versions, see KCT release history.

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