Stackwise with License Expired

[NickCisco]

Hello,

Can someone please confirm if the StackWise Virtual will still work if both Switches' Licenses are expired? Currently, all the interfaces of the switch 2 are in down down state even if I tried to shut-noshut the interface. Appreciate any response from anyone. thank you

Switches Model: C9500-DNA-48Y4C-A

Redundant System Information :
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Available system uptime = 1 year, 49 weeks, 6 days, 20 hours, 30 minutes
Switchovers system experienced = 2
Standby failures = 6
Last switchover reason = active unit removed

Hardware Mode = Duplex
Configured Redundancy Mode = sso
Operating Redundancy Mode = sso
Maintenance Mode = Disabled
Communications = Up

Current Processor Information :
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Active Location = slot 1
Current Software state = ACTIVE
Uptime in current state = 1 year, 2 weeks, 4 days, 1 hour, 51 minutes
Image Version = Cisco IOS Software [Fuji], Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT9K_IOSXE), Version 16.9.2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc4)

Smart Licensing Status
======================

Smart Licensing is ENABLED

Registration:
Status: UNREGISTERED
Export-Controlled Functionality: Not Allowed

License Authorization:
Status: EVAL EXPIRED on Sep 13 12:50:29 2020 PST

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
==============

(C9500-DNA-48Y4C-A):
Description:
Count: 1
Version: 1.0
Status: EVAL EXPIRED
Export status: NOT RESTRICTED

(C9500-48Y4C-A):
Description:
Count: 1
Version: 1.0
Status: EVAL EXPIRED
Export status: NOT RESTRICTED

Product Information
===================
UDI: PID:C9500-48Y4C,SN:CAT2251L0KZ

HA UDI List:
Active:PID:C9500-48Y4C,SN:CAT2251L0KZ
Standby:PID:C9500-48Y4C,SN:CAT2251L0K2

Agent Version
=============
Smart Agent for Licensing: 4.5.6_rel/12
Component Versions: SA:(1_3_dev)1.0.15, SI:(dev22)1.2.1, CH:(rel5)1.0.3, PK:(dev18)1.0.3

Reservation Info
================
License reservation: DISABLED

[balaji.bandi]

As per my experience, License should not be an issue here. (if you have network advantage running for Long).

But the switch running more than 1 YEAR, and you running EVAL License for year ?  this is more of compliance issue and you need to fix this.

Status: EVAL EXPIRED on Sep 13 12:50:29 2020 PST   - this was expired year back. ?

the reason  - this looks for Physical issue of the SVL or DAD Links check, replace the patches  /. reseat the SFP and test

Last switchover reason = active unit removed

Note : get proper Licesense if the License expired it fall back to essential License, which also stop working stackwise virtual, required network advantage License for the stackwise to work.

[Eric R.]

Stackwise Virtual is NOT supported on 16.9.x code. It only began support on 16.10.x code. That means that you have to look at upgrading them to 16.12.x or 17.3.x. 

• CSCvo77544

If you aren't familiar with the Smart Licensing changes presented in 17.3.x, take the time to read over the release notes to avoid any hassle.

• 9500 17.3.X Release Notes - https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9500/software/release/17-3/configuration_guide/sys_mgmt/b_173_sys_mgmt_9500_cg/cisco_smart_licensing_client.html 

[balaji.bandi]

@Eric R. Good catch, i was in impression of the post he was already having SWV - cheers for the correction.

[Leo Laohoo]

Kindly post the complete output to the command "sh log".