IOS 16.10.01 Gilbratar Smart license activation offline

[LarryYeo30880]

Hi i have a few C9300 that is running on eval mode on their license. i read that network-essentials are perpetual but on the switch it is stated as eval mode? do i still need to activate it? if yes how do i do it offline with no internet access at all? it seems that all future license is tag under Smart licensing now.

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

If the switch is in eval mode, you would need to activate the license to make it permanent. You can activate the license offline

Have a look at this link:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9300/software/release/16-6/configuration_guide/sys_mgmt/b_166_sys_mgmt_9300_cg/b_166_sys_mgmt_9300_cg_chapter_011.html#concept_g1h_gtj_n1b

HTH

[LarryYeo30880]

Hello, i dont think this works for the IOS that is running on my switches. the current IOS that is running on my IOS is 16.10.01. the right to use command do not exist in the switch itself.