Yes. For now, you can use the switches in EVAL mode and then deploy the permanent license once you purchase it. However, make sure you do not use 16.9.x IOS version (for this models stackwise-virtual is not supported). You need to use 16.10.x or late...
You can use the evaluation mode for now in case if you are deploying the switches for the first time while you are in the process of purchasing the license. Moreover, be aware of smartlicense (implemented from 16.9.x) so, you can start working on it ...
Hi nyinyi84083,First of all, please be advised that C9500 is the replacement of the Cat4k or C4500X(pizza box design) where both of these platforms do not support the traditional stacking functionality/feature.Hence, the only way to implement stacki...
There is no bin file for the next generation IOS-XE IOS images.There are two modes with which you can upgrade. 1. Install mode and 2. Bundled mode.Install mode:Just like .tar file upgrade (Seen with Cat2k/3k switches). You would expand the .tar packe...
