CSR8000v Demo CUBE

[mmoulson2]

What are the options to use the CSR8000v in demo mode for CUBE?

Reading the install guide it says "CUBE does not require any boot level configuration before you enable it. After purchase, you can refer to the configuration guide to configure the available Cisco UBE features."

Does that mean there is no option for any demo licenses?

I have previously work with the CSR1000v and you could download a demo license from the Cisco portal.

The problem is I can't access any voice config currently (e.g. conf t, voice ?... there is no command) so I assume it needs something!

[b.winter]

You can use the evaluation period of 30 days (I think).
And yes, you need to activate a DNA license (e.g. "license boot level network-essentials addon dna-essentials") on that router model, for the voice commands to show.

Everything documentated in the CUBE config guide https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/voice/cube/configuration/cube-book/voi-virtual-cube.html#Cisco_Concept.dita_b140f96b-c7d9-4f78-b70a-5a16d27835ca

[mmoulson2 · Accepted solution]

Seems you do need to change the boot level. I found another doc that stated network advantage is required for voice/UC gateways.