Level 3 switching

[eliezercruz1]

we have a C2960-48PST-S and are attempting to enable IP routing. However when we enter the command to enable IP Routing the system does not recognize the command. we have attempted to flash it to a newer firmware to see if that resolves the issue but have not been able to correct the problem. Please see below for switch info below.

Cisco IOS Software, C2960 Software (C2960-LANLITEK9-M), Version 15.0(2)SE11, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sat 19-Aug-17 09:34 by prod_rel_team

ROM: Bootstrap program is C2960 boot loader
BOOTLDR: C2960 Boot Loader (C2960-HBOOT-M) Version 12.2(50r)SE1, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

2960PoE uptime is 44 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "flash:c2960-lanlitek9-mz.150-2.SE11.bin"

[PRAVEENJ]

C2960-48PST-S is layer 2 switch, it will not support layer 3 features.

[Leo Laohoo]

Did you change the SDM Template to enable routing? 

Read this:  Configuring Static IP Unicast Routing

[mkazam001]

unfortunately, that is only a layer 2 image that caanot be upgraded

regards, mk

[M Talha]

Dear eliezecruz1,

This switch is a Layer 2 switch and its does not support IP routing functionality due to which it says "system does not recognize this command". Flashing to a new firmware won't resolve your issue since this switch does not support IP routing functionality. How ever you can perform inter vlan routing using this switch between vlan's but for that you will have to user a router other than a switch.

Hope this helps

Regards,

Talha

[Leo Laohoo]

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@M Talha wrote:

This switch is a Layer 2 switch and its does not support IP routing functionality  

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Hi Talha, 

Go HERE and it states:  The switch supports 16 static routes (including user-configured routes and the default route) and any directly connected routes and default routes for the management interface. The switch can have an IP address assigned to each SVI. Before enabling routing, enter the sdm prefer lanbase-routing global configuration command and reload the switch.

[Joseph W. Doherty · Accepted solution]

Cisco IOS Software, C2960 Software (C2960-LANLITEK9-M), Version 15.0(2)SE11, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sat 19-Aug-17 09:34 by prod_rel_team

ROM: Bootstrap program is C2960 boot loader
BOOTLDR: C2960 Boot Loader (C2960-HBOOT-M) Version 12.2(50r)SE1, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

2960PoE uptime is 44 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "flash:c2960-lanlitek9-mz.150-2.SE11.bin"

I recall "lite" only supports L2.  You may need LANBASE (which might not be available for your switch).

[Leo Laohoo]

Good catch, Joe!