Is memory license activation on a Cisco 2951 required if installing more memory?

[Sam Brynes]

This link gives examples of license activation. What's interesting is that it talks about a "Memory Evaluation License".

I know that you can buy additional memory for the ISR G2 router like the 2951, but I had no idea you had to purchase a memory license from Cisco to actually use it? Is this assumption correct?

[Leo Laohoo]

Thankfully, no. A "license" is not required when installing additional DRAM.

[Karsten Iwen]

When deciding on investing more money on this router, be aware that the ISR G2 are approaching End of life:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/2900-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/eos-eol-notice-c51-737831.html