08-11-2021 04:56 PM
I've got a stack paired of C3850-24T's running 16.12.05b. Smart licensing is enabled, but not currently registered. The eval licensing is due to expire in a couple of weeks. I'd just like to ensure that there will be no impact. We're working in getting all of our licensing sorted out, but will take a bit more than two weeks.
My research so far concludes we shouldn't be affected or impacted by the license expiry. Appreciate any advice
Thanks in advance!
Technology Package License Information: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Technology-package Technology-package Current Type Next reboot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ipservicesk9 Smart License ipservicesk9 None Subscription Smart License None Smart Licensing Status: UNREGISTERED/EVAL MODE cisco WS-C3850-24T Smart Licensing Status ====================== Smart Licensing is ENABLED Registration: Status: UNREGISTERED Export-Controlled Functionality: NOT ALLOWED License Authorization: Status: EVAL MODE Evaluation Period Remaining: 18 days, 23 hours, 0 minutes, 29 seconds
08-11-2021 05:38 PM
Evaluation License for the IP Services Feature Set is totally different to Cisco Smart License.
When the timer hits "0", the feature set will roll back to IP Base.
CSL, however, is different and when the countdown timer hits "0", nothing will happen.
08-11-2021 07:28 PM
Thanks Leo. So in my instance, and to confirm, this will need to be properly licensed within 18 days to avoid rolling the feature set back to IP Base?
Some additional output:
#sh license all Smart Licensing Status ====================== Smart Licensing is ENABLED Registration: Status: UNREGISTERED Export-Controlled Functionality: NOT ALLOWED License Authorization: Status: EVAL MODE Evaluation Period Remaining: 18 days, 20 hours, 25 minutes, 29 seconds License Conversion: Automatic Conversion Enabled: False Active: PID:WS-C3850-24T,SN:<removed> Status: Not started Standby: PID:WS-C3850-24T,SN:<removed> Status: Not started Export Authorization Key: Features Authorized: <none> Utility: Status: DISABLED Data Privacy: Sending Hostname: yes Callhome hostname privacy: DISABLED Smart Licensing hostname privacy: DISABLED Version privacy: DISABLED Transport: Type: Callhome License Usage ============== (C3850-24 IP Services): Description: Count: 2 Version: 1.0 Status: EVAL MODE Export status: NOT RESTRICTED Product Information =================== UDI: PID:WS-C3850-24T,SN:<removed> HA UDI List: Active:PID:WS-C3850-24T,SN:<removed> Standby:PID:WS-C3850-24T,SN:<removed> Agent Version ============= Smart Agent for Licensing: 4.8.14_rel/75 Reservation Info ================ License reservation: DISABLED #sh version Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 16.12.05b Cisco IOS Software [Gibraltar], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 16.12.5b, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3) Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Copyright (c) 1986-2021 by Cisco Systems, Inc. Compiled Thu 25-Mar-21 13:09 by mcpre Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2021 by cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Certain components of Cisco IOS-XE software are licensed under the GNU General Public License ("GPL") Version 2.0. The software code licensed under GPL Version 2.0 is free software that comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY. You can redistribute and/or modify such GPL code under the terms of GPL Version 2.0. For more details, see the documentation or "License Notice" file accompanying the IOS-XE software, or the applicable URL provided on the flyer accompanying the IOS-XE software. ROM: IOS-XE ROMMON BOOTLDR: CAT3K_CAA Boot Loader (CAT3K_CAA-HBOOT-M) Version 4.78, RELEASE SOFTWARE (P) <removed> uptime is 9 weeks, 3 days, 3 hours, 37 minutes Uptime for this control processor is 9 weeks, 3 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes System returned to ROM by Reload Command at 08:42:01 EST Mon Jun 7 2021 System restarted at 08:46:50 EST Mon Jun 7 2021 System image file is "flash:cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.12.05b.SPA.bin" Last reload reason: Reload Command This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption. Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately. A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at: http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to export@cisco.com. Technology Package License Information: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Technology-package Technology-package Current Type Next reboot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ipservicesk9 Smart License ipservicesk9 None Subscription Smart License None Smart Licensing Status: UNREGISTERED/EVAL MODE cisco WS-C3850-24T (MIPS) processor (revision AB0) with 794888K/6147K bytes of memory. Processor board ID <removed> 16 Virtual Ethernet interfaces 56 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces 8 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces 2048K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory. 4194304K bytes of physical memory. 252000K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo:. 250456K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo-2:. 1611414K bytes of Flash at flash:. 1609272K bytes of Flash at flash-2:. 0K bytes of WebUI ODM Files at webui:. Base Ethernet MAC Address : <removed> Motherboard Assembly Number : <removed> Motherboard Serial Number : <removed> Model Revision Number : AB0 Motherboard Revision Number : A0 Model Number : WS-C3850-24T System Serial Number : <removed> Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image Mode ------ ----- ----- ---------- ---------- ---- * 1 32 WS-C3850-24T 16.12.05b CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9 BUNDLE 2 32 WS-C3850-24T 16.12.05b CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9 BUNDLE Switch 02 --------- Switch uptime : 9 weeks, 3 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes Base Ethernet MAC Address : <removed> Motherboard Assembly Number : <removed> Motherboard Serial Number : <removed> Model Revision Number : X0 Motherboard Revision Number : A0 Model Number : WS-C3850-24T System Serial Number : <removed> Last reload reason : Reload Command Configuration register is 0x102
08-12-2021 04:16 AM
Correct. The IP Services Feature Set will roll back to IP Base Feature Set when the evaluation period ends.
03-18-2025 10:44 PM
"I have upgraded the Cisco 3850 switch from an IP Base license to an IP Services license, followed by an IOS upgrade from version 03.07.04.E to 16.12.7. Now, I see the Smart Licensing Status: UNREGISTERED/EVAL mode, whereas my old production switch running 16.12.7 shows Smart Licensing Status: UNREGISTERED/EVAL expired.
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