Private VLAN on 2960-X

[whaduch]

Hi, I found in Cisco Feature Navigator that the feature 'Private VLANs' supports on switch 2960X... but in reality it doesn't... no "private-vlan" in context vlan ID... I have IOS 15.0(2)EX4... any idea?

[Mark Malone]

Hi
see this try that image

https://community.cisco.com/t5/switching/2960-x-private-vlans/td-p/3402846

[whaduch]

thanks for reply... I read this post earlier but it is not solution for me... I enclose screen to post

[Mark Malone]

Hi
sorry why wont it work , the image is 15.2(4) and he has stated it works for PVlans on his 2960X , your screenshot shows 15.0 ?

[whaduch]

I have 15.0(2)EX4, but I have possibility to upgrade to 15.2 release... do you have a knowledge that it helps?

[Seb Rupik]

What license do you have installed?

[whaduch]

my license is LANBASE and UNIVERSAL image

sh license
Index 1 Feature: lanlite
        Period left: 0  minute  0  second
Index 2 Feature: lanbase
        Period left: Life time
        License Type: Permanent
        License State: Active, In Use
        License Priority: Medium
        License Count: Non-Counted

[Mark Malone]

Private VLANs are not supported on switches running the LAN Base image. ...

from the docs

[whaduch]

It's a pity that Cisco Feature Navigator is pointing out something else... :-(

I will try to upgrade - maybe PVLAN show up...

Thanks for help... best regards

[Seb Rupik]

LAN Base > LAN Lite ...you only have the two choices on the 2960X!

Either way in the config guide for 15.0(2)EX it states that PVLANs are not supported:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960x/software/15-0_2_EX/vlan/configuration_guide/b_vlan_152ex_2960-x_cg/b_vlan_152ex_2960-x_cg_chapter_011.html#reference_9BD3935FB44B4F8F833A962A9B41E7AE

Checking the same section in 15.2(4)E guide doesn't list any such limitation:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960x/software/15-2_4_e/configurationguide/b_1524e_consolidated_2960x_cg/b_1524e_consolidated_2960x_cg_chapter_0111001.html#reference_9BD3935FB44B4F8F833A962A9B41E7AE

[whaduch]

I found working 2960X switch with LANBASE release 15.2(2)E3 (nearly recommended by YOU), but no "private-vlan" commands/feature :-(

[Seb Rupik]

If we are to believe the feature navigator only 15.2(2)E supports PVLAN, not later releases in that train.

I'd recommend trying 15.2(4)E7....it is listed in the feature navigator as supporting PVLAN on LAN Lite and LAN Base.

cheers,

Seb.

[Seb Rupik]

You are correct, 15.0(2)EX4 should work for your switch and license. Checking the release notes doesn’t list any caveats for your switch which would suggest why it wouldn’t work.

Personally I would upgrade to 15.2(4)E7 which lists it as supporting PVLAN and also because 15.0(2)EX4 has been deferred since 2015 .

Cheers,

Seb.

[whaduch]

Bingo!... 15.2(4)E6 already has this feature... thanks a lot!... but you must know (especially before acquisition) that Cisco Feature Navigator has mismatches...

cheers

Wacław

[Joseph W. Doherty]

The only method that I've found that provides 100% assurance whether a command is provided, or not, on a specific platform and IOS, is to try it on that platform and IOS. Of course, sometimes you'll find the command doesn't work correctly, and when you ask Cisco about that, sometimes you'll find the command isn't supported and it should not be available.

Understand "bugs" aren't always limited to software, they can occur in documentation too. ;)