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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