Cisco switch how to connect with CSSM

[kick534]

Hi Team,

Please i need help to register my Cisco switches 9000 series.

already i read documents regarding this, but i cannot understand how to connect switch with internet,

Cisco series Switches 9400 are in VSS mode configured but not in production , please guide me how shuld i connect internet to switch

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

Do you have CSSM on site :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/software/smart-accounts/white-paper-c11-741659.html

You do not satellite Smart License Server then you need to connect your device to Smart License server to register License :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9300/software/release/16-9/configuration_guide/sys_mgmt/b_169_sys_mgmt_9300_cg/configuring_smart_licensing.html

Process is - you need to use OOB or Manangement VLAN for the device to reach Internet using https to register ( i generally prefer using any Proxy so they are secure behind proxy or FW to protect against external access).

[kick534]

hello,

Still i confused in connecting with internet( I have two switches 9400 series i just configured VSS in it now i want to register the licenses )

how can i connect this switchs and provide internet ( the switch not in production)

Please provide steps.

[kick534]

Hello,

After registration we need to save the configuration ???

Actually when i follow all the steps the switch Registered every thing looks fine , But i did not save the configuration.

and physically power of the switch, now once again i try to power on the switches its shows again eval mode please help.

 if the devices registered we need to save config ???

[balaji.bandi]

Saving config not going to harm, since you changed the config, so always suggest to save the config and reload and test it.