VSS Configuration.

[alameerb]

Hello, 
I would like to implement VSS between two switches module (WS-C4510R+E). the issue is I cannot find the right command, when I type question mark in enable mode there is no switch word in the list. there are only (send, session, set, show, software, spec-file, systat) available. I'm trying to use this command "switch virtual domain" but for some reason I cannot find it. Anyone know why it doesn't not show up?

Thank you in advance!

[M02@rt37]

Hello @alameerb 

Please do #show version

Share here the output. Thanks.

[alameerb]

Thank you for your response, here is the (sh version information):

Switch#sh version
Cisco IOS Software, IOS-XE Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software (cat4500es8-UNIVERSAL-M), Version 03 .09.00.E RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2016 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 19-Jul-16 16:42 by prod_rel_team

Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2015 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.
(http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) 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: 15.1(1r)SG17
Switch uptime is 2 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 4 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "bootflash:/cat4500es8-universal.SPA.03.09.00.E.152-5.E.bin"
Jawa Revision 3, RadTrooper Revision 0x0.0x41, Conan Revision 0x1B9E

Last reload reason: power-on

License Information for 'WS-X45-SUP8-E'
License Level: lanbase Type: Permanent
Next reboot license Level: lanbase

cisco WS-C4510R+E (P5040) processor (revision 2) with 4194304K bytes of physical memory.
Processor board ID FXS2329Q09Z
P5040 CPU at 2.2GHz, Supervisor 8-E
Last reset from PowerUp
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
216 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
44 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
511K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

Configuration register is 0x2101

Switch#

[M02@rt37]

Thanks @alameerb,

Based on the license information you provided, the WS-X45-SUP8-E module in your Cisco WS-C4510R+E switch is running the "lanbase" license level, which is a basic license that provides access to basic Layer 2 switching features.

VSS requires a specific license level and hardware configuration, and it is not supported on switches running the "lanbase" license level.

To use VSS on the WS-C4510R+E switch, you would need to upgrade to a higher license level that supports VSS, such as the "IP Services" license level. Additionally, you should confirm that your switch hardware is compatible with VSS before attempting to implement it.

[alameerb]

Thanks for quick response,

How I can confirm that y switch is compatible with VSS, is there a specific command have to run?

[Leo Laohoo]

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@alameerb wrote:
How I can confirm that y switch is compatible with VSS, is there a specific command have to run?

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The supervisor card, Sup8, can support VSS as long as the license is IP Services (and higher). 

Raise a TAC Case for more "official" Cisco confirmation.

[alameerb]

Thank you Leo!

I opened ticket with Cisco TAC team.

[TrickTrick]

It's no longer orderable, it depends if it's still under service contract to order the license, right?

[Leo Laohoo]

Depends on the model of the supervisor card, IOS-XE version and the supervisor line card license. 

[alameerb]

Hello Leo,

Thank you for your response, please check the information below :

Switch#sh module
Chassis Type : WS-C4510R+E

Power consumed by backplane : 40 Watts

Mod Ports Card Type Model Serial No.
---+-----+--------------------------------------+------------------+-----------
1 12 10GE SFP+ WS-X4712-SFP+E++=
2 48 100/1000/2500/5000/10GBaseT UPOE E Ser WS-X4748-12X48U+E
3 48 10/100/1000BaseT Premium POE E Series WS-X4748-RJ45V+E
4 48 10/100/1000BaseT Premium POE E Series WS-X4748-RJ45V+E
5 8 Sup 8-E 10GE (SFP+), 1000BaseX (SFP) WS-X45-SUP8-E
7 48 10/100/1000BaseT Premium POE E Series WS-X4748-RJ45V+E
8 48 100/1000/2500/5000/10GBaseT UPOE E Ser WS-X4748-12X48U+E

Mod Redundancy role Operating mode Redundancy status
----+-------------------+-------------------+----------------------------------
5 Active Supervisor SSO Active

Mod LinecardMode
----+---------------------------------------------------------------------
2 1
8 1

Switch#

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

License Level: lanbase Type: Permanent

You need IP Base or Enterprise Service license to support VSS.

HTH