08-02-2021 04:15 AM
Hi all,
I need to implement a collapsed core network in one of my costumers and I'm going with the 9300 to do this but I'm confused with the licenses.
In the 3650 I was able to do EIGRP routing using the ipbase license license. I know the ipbase license doesn't allow full EIGRP functionality but by using the commands:
eigrp stub connected static summary redistributed leak-map LEAKMAP
ip prefix-list PREFIXLIST seq 5 permit 0.0.0.0/0 le 32
route-map LEAKMAP permit 10
match ip address prefix-list PREFIXLIST
I would be able to allow the switch to share it's routes with the other switches instead of working as a pure stub switch. Thisa would save some money since we didn't had the need to but the IP Advanced license to do this.
My question is, I see that the network essentials license also supports EIGRP stub. WIll I be able to execute the above with this license or do I need to buy the Network Advantage license to have full EIGRP functionality?
Thank you
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08-02-2021 04:24 AM
Advantage
08-02-2021 04:41 AM
Sure you need Network Advantage License - Essential has Limitation. (only recomended Layer 2 switch some basic features)
08-02-2021 04:24 AM
Advantage
08-02-2021 04:41 AM
Sure you need Network Advantage License - Essential has Limitation. (only recomended Layer 2 switch some basic features)
08-02-2021 04:48 AM
Thank you all, I will go with the Advantage then. Cisco changed the licenses so much with the DNA that it became confusing.
Thank you for the help
08-02-2021 04:49 AM
Yes it is, but eventually you get there ( smart License)
08-02-2021 05:33 AM
@simoesmarco8626982 wrote:
Cisco changed the licenses so much with the DNA that it became confusing.
That was the objective.
Moving forward, it will only get worst.
08-02-2021 08:29 AM - edited 08-02-2021 08:30 AM
With what purpose?
For people to buy more expensive licenses instead of the cheaper ones because they don't want to take the risk of buying a lower one and then not working?
Normally this type of thing you want it to be easy to facilitate the sale, not the opposite...
08-02-2021 03:51 PM
Cisco's Licensing "process" has been broken for more than a decade.
Every several years or so someone would attempt to fix it and result in making it worst and annoying the customers.
As far as I am aware, this latest "innovation" takes the cake and someone was forced to "back down" CSL and the policy of "enforcement".
08-06-2021 03:00 AM
Thank you Leo!
One more question, when acquiring a network essentials or network advantage license we only need to add the DNA on top if we want am I correct?
I ask this because in the Cisco website they have this for the network essentials license for example:
Perpetual license compatible with Cisco DNA Essentials. Cannot be purchased as a standalone license
Cannot be purchased as a Standalone license... it means I always have to buy the cisco DNA Essentials?
08-06-2021 04:28 AM
If your environment not ready with DNAC, you do not need to buy that subscription License of DNAC.
When you ready you can addon . hope this make sense ?
08-06-2021 04:41 AM
Thank you, Balaji
It's a totally new installation no DNAC on site, so it's not like Cisco states that the network essentials or Network advantage Cannot be purchased as a standalone license
What a mess of a licensing system...
08-06-2021 04:56 AM
as you see all the post, its new.. but you adopt and get there..eventually. (this is what it is ?)
08-06-2021 05:21 AM
thank you!
I put this situation now, I have already on-site three switches and I'm going to introduce three new ones that will have DNA. Do I need to buy DNA for the ones that are already on-site? Or I don't need it despite the new ones having it?
08-06-2021 05:58 AM
Not needed.
08-06-2021 05:06 AM
DNA License cannot be purchased separately but can be renewed.
DNA License must be added for every Cisco appliance sold.
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