9606R Stackwise commands not recognized.

[blackdavid27]

i have two 9606R catalyst switches, each with 2 SUP-2 modules.  they are running IOS XE versions 17.08.01, and have both network-advantage and dna-advantage license.  The switches do not recognize the stackwise-virtual commands.   What am i missing.  i believe i meet all the prerequisites mentioned in High Availability Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.3.x (Catalyst 9600 Switches) - Configuring Cisco StackWise Virtual [Support] - Cisco

the active SUP in both switches are in slot 3, with the standby SUP in slot 4.  they both have a C9600-LC-24C module in slot 1, and i have cabled the two switches together using first port and 40G interface

[Reza Sharifi]

What is error message you are getting? What happens when you type "

stackwise-virtual  in config mode?
HTH

[balaji.bandi]

Make sure after License Applied reboot the switch for the new License take effective.

we have deployed many we never come across any issue If the License is correct.

as mentioned @Reza Sharifi 

I use below simple steps :

Switch1#switch 1 priority 15
config t
stackwise-virtual
domain 50

Switch2#

config t
stackwise-virtual
domain 50

Verification :
show stackwise-virtual

[shambhu.kumar]

I understand that  you using Catalyst 9600 with Quad Supervisor -2 Stackwise virtual setup. Quad setup is not yet supported on C9600X-Sup2.

[blackdavid27]

what if i remove one of the -2 Sups from each Catalyst?  is stackwise virtual supported in this configuration?

[shambhu.kumar]

Yes, Please unseat one Supervisor-2 Module from each chassis and configure Stack-wise virtual setup. It will work for sure.

***-CAM-CSW-C9600#sh switch
Switch/Stack Mac Address : 6c4e.f61f.8a80 - Local Mac Address
Mac persistency wait time: Indefinite
H/W Current
Switch# Role Mac Address Priority Version State
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*1 Active 6c4e.f61f.8a80 15 V02 Ready
2 Standby 8027.6c55.7080 10 V02 Ready

***-CAM-CSW-C9600#sh module
Chassis Type: C9606R

Switch Number 1

Mod Ports Card Type Model Serial No.
---+-----+--------------------------------------+--------------+--------------
1 24 24-Port 40GE / 100GE C9600-LC-24C FDO26422YF3
2 48 48-Port 10GE / 25GE / 50GE C9600-LC-48YL FDO264307PB
3 0 Supervisor 2 Module C9600X-SUP-2 FDO26411SSN
5 48 48-Port 10GE / 25GE / 50GE C9600-LC-48YL FDO264307PC
6 48 48-Port 10GE / 25GE / 50GE C9600-LC-48YL FDO264306HC

Mod MAC addresses Hw Fw Sw Status
---+--------------------------------+----+------------+------------------+--------
1 6C4E.F61A.6F00 to 6C4E.F61A.6F7F 1.3 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok
2 8C84.421A.1600 to 8C84.421A.167F 1.3 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok
3 CC79.D766.6900 to CC79.D766.697F 2.1 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok
5 8C84.421A.0D80 to 8C84.421A.0DFF 1.3 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok
6 8C84.421A.0980 to 8C84.421A.09FF 1.3 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok

Mod Redundancy Role Operating Redundancy Mode Configured Redundancy Mode
---+-------------------+-------------------------+---------------------------
3 Active sso sso

Switch Number 2

Mod Ports Card Type Model Serial No.
---+-----+--------------------------------------+--------------+--------------
1 24 24-Port 40GE / 100GE C9600-LC-24C FDO26421QFM
2 48 48-Port 10GE / 25GE / 50GE C9600-LC-48YL FDO264306KC
3 0 Supervisor 2 Module C9600X-SUP-2 FDO26411SSY
5 48 48-Port 10GE / 25GE / 50GE C9600-LC-48YL FDO264307NX
6 48 48-Port 10GE / 25GE / 50GE C9600-LC-48YL FDO264307NZ

Mod MAC addresses Hw Fw Sw Status
---+--------------------------------+----+------------+------------------+--------
1 CC79.D766.2C80 to CC79.D766.2CFF 1.3 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok
2 8C84.421A.0D00 to 8C84.421A.0D7F 1.3 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok
3 8027.6CEC.3F80 to 8027.6CEC.3FFF 2.1 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok
5 8C84.421A.0E00 to 8C84.421A.0E7F 1.3 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok
6 8C84.421A.0C00 to 8C84.421A.0C7F 1.3 17.10.1r 17.12.03 ok

Mod Redundancy Role Operating Redundancy Mode Configured Redundancy Mode
---+-------------------+-------------------------+---------------------------
3 Standby sso sso

Chassis 1 MAC address range: 64 addresses from 6c4e.f61f.8a80 to 6c4e.f61f.8abf

Chassis 2 MAC address range: 64 addresses from 8027.6c55.7080 to 8027.6c55.70bf

***-CAM-CSW-C9600#sh stackwise-virtual link
Stackwise Virtual Link(SVL) Information:
----------------------------------------
Flags:
------
Link Status
-----------
U-Up D-Down
Protocol Status
---------------
s-Suspended P-Bundled E-Error D-Down R-RLayer3 I-Indiv
------------------------------------------------------
Switch    SVL          Ports                            Link-Status         Protocol-Status
------ --- ----- ----------- ---------------
1             1     HundredGigE1/1/0/1             U                                 P
                     HundredGigE1/1/0/3              U                                 P
2             1    HundredGigE2/1/0/1              U                                 P
                     undredGigE2/1/0/3                 U                                P

Recently I have upgraded  Version 17.12.03 from 17.11.1 due to bug found in 17.11.1.

Regards

Shambhu Kumar

[blackdavid27]

excellent replies. i thank you very much.  a couple more questions..

can i revert back to a quad SUP configuration without stackwise virtual?

any estimated date on when stackwise virtual will be supported with quad SUPs?

[shambhu.kumar]

It works as a standalone switch without stack-wise virtual and does not give any stackwise virtual benefits like High Availability and Resilience,Increased Bandwidth, Simplified Management and Fewer Failure Points etc.

Not sure about estimated date. I am also waiting for support for this setup.

[blackdavid27]

i pulled the slot 4 SUP-2 modules.  the switches still do not recognize the "stackwise" commands.  its as if it doesn't see the network advantage license.  i have the following command in the config

license boot level network-advantage addon dna-advantage

the switches are air-gapped.  no connection no anything other than the partner switch.  i must be missing something extremely basic.

[julijime]

Hi @blackdavid27 , 

Try upgrading your switches to 17.10.1 or later release. 

As per documentation, support for stackwise feature on C9600X-SUP-2 modules was introduced in 17.10.1 and later.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9600/software/release/17-10/configuration_guide/ha/b_1710_ha_9600_cg/configuring_cisco_stackwise_virtual.html

[shambhu.kumar]

This is software referral for Catalyst switch C9606R configured as Stackwise and including below modules:

• C9600-LC-24C
• C9600-LC-48YL
• C9600X-SUP-2

Current running software is IOS-XE 17.08.01

The trigger of this referral is to move to cisco recommended release

Please note that, Cisco recommend release page is pointing to this note “The 9500X & 9600X Stackwise Virtual feature is available in 17.10.1 & later versions.”

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/214814-recommended-releases-for-catalyst-9200-9.html

Accordingly, It is recommended refer IOS-XE 17.12.3, please check release notes before proceeding with the upgrade.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9600/software/release/17-12/release_notes/ol-17-12-9600.html

Regards

Shambhu Kumar