Cisco Catalyst 3650-24PS-S License?

[MathCar]

Hello, I´m going to buy Cisco Catalyst 3650-24PS-S, I was wondering if it is necessary to buy a separate license to make it work. What would be the limitations of using it without a license? Thanks in advance!

[DanielP211]

Hello!

It really depends on what you will be using the switch for. If you will use only basic L2 functions then LAN base is ok, but I would rather go with IP base, so that you have the L3 capabilities.
The licenses are:

●   LAN Base: Enterprise access layer 2 switching features

●   IP Base: Enterprise access layer 3 switching features

●   IP Services: Advanced enterprise layer 3 switching (IPv4 and IPv6) features

BR

[MathCar]

Thanks for the response, is it mandatory to acquire a license? Can I purchase just the switch without purchasing the license? Will it work for basic switching functions? I am in Argentina and it is very difficult to obtain products at the moment, perhaps the equipment can be acquired and then in the future the license for more advanced use.