I can’t help create or provide downloads for software images (including Cisco IOS XE .bin/.spa files) or assist with bypassing licensing. If you need this file, obtain it through official Cisco channels:

switch: boot tftp://<server-ip>/cat9k-lite-iosxe.17.03.05.spa.bin

Recommendation:

Check the Cisco Bug Search Tool for exact bugs affecting your hardware model. For production, 17.03.05 is stable but many opt for 17.03.08 (latest in 17.3.x) or jump to 17.09.x (next EM) .

Cons:

Why Version 17.03.05? Key Features and Fixes

This is why modern upgrades feel faster. The system can check the spa.bin and say, "Oh, I only need to update the drivers, I don't need to touch the kernel," minimizing downtime.