Regarding Network-Advantage License

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Hi~

I am writing to learn more about Cisco's licensing policy.

I understand that when purchasing Cisco equipment, it is mandatory to also purchase a DNA license (for 3, 5, or 7 years).

1. If I purchase DNA-Essentials, can I only use Network Essentials?

2. Can I use Network-Advantage only if I purchase DNA-Advantage?

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1. If I purchase DNA-Essentials, can I only use Network Essentials?  - YES Correct you are entitled get that features part of the License.

2. Can I use Network-Advantage only if I purchase DNA-Advantage?  - YES correct and you also get lower License Levels.

FYI

 

[Translator]

@balaji.bandi Thank you for your quick reply

What happens if I force upload to Network-Advantage via command in Network Essentials?

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What happens if I force upload to Network-Advantage via command in Network Essentials?

Nothing happends, if you have License you are entitled to use and the device work as expected.

if not you get Trail License for 90days then you have compliance issue. (but when you change One tier to other, device need to reboot to get effected - example if you running essential want to network advantage, you need to reboot the device to take effective or new License)

Cat 9K are smart License by default.

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@balaji.bandi Thank you for your reply

Let's assume that after changing to network-advantage, we reboot.

Then I understand that it will be used as RTU and there may be compliance issues.

Is this correct?