IP Base license after 16.12 Upgrade (3850)

[stonent01]

I have a 3850 that I purchased used for personal use.  It has an IP Base license on it and I wanted to clarify something.  If I stay below 16.9.1 the license just sticks, I know that. I have heard that even if you go into evaluation mode with 16.12, you don't lose your functionality, correct?

I just want to make sure because I specifically bought this switch because it was licensed for IP Base.  I would like to have the latest IOS on it but not if I lose the IP Base functionality.

Thanks

[shambhu.kumar]

Hope this link will help.(point number 3)

https://blog.router-switch.com/2016/10/license-and-warranty-for-cisco-catalyst-3850/

Also check what are the evaluation and permanent license available in your switch by  show license right-to use details

show license right-to use details

Regards

[Reza Sharifi]

The license will stay the same regardless of what IOS you upgrade to. Also, to upgrade the IOS, you will need an active service contract and CCO account.

HTH

[stonent01]

Well I have the files to do the upgrade, I just didn't want to get into a situation where the layer 3 options no longer worked because I don't have a smart licensing server at my house.

[Reza Sharifi]

Layer 3 options will not change because you cannot access a smart license server.

HTH