C9300-48S & C9500-40X - L3 Routing Capabilities with 3-YR Essential License

[kwilson@wernerelec.com]

Does the Cisco Catalyst 9300 & 9500 series have full Layer 3 Routing Capabilities?

Reasons why I question are below:

Do these terms mean full routing? "routed access" "Layer 3 forwarding" These terms are used in the data sheet and license details.

Data sheet link where Layer 3 Forwarding is stated

: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/nb-06-cat9300-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html

See images (below) attached where the license of a 3, 5, 7 year terms does not show routing details or state "routed access".

Maybe I'm over thinking this, but it is a large investment to be wrong.

[Joseph W. Doherty]

The way I read the documentation your link references, and the chart in your OP, the Advantage package provides perpetual licensing to the full routing package.

[kwilson@wernerelec.com]

Alright, that is what I was wanting to confirm. Thanks.

[kwilson@wernerelec.com]

Perpetual Licensing cannot be quoted through a vendor and requires DNA license purchasing. Am I getting Full Routing Capability then?

[Reza Sharifi]

See page 21-26 in this document for all the license types and features. Cisco's licensing is getting more and more complicated.

https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/software/one-subscription-switching/dna-licensing-switching-subscription-bdm.pdf

HTH

[kwilson@wernerelec.com]

I agree, extremely complicated! I cannot purchase perpetual licensing for a 9300 series but only DNA licensing. Can I get Full Routing Functionality with DNA 3-year term (Advantage)?