LICENSING on Cisco 2900/3500/3700

Contents

License

Temporary License

2960/2960-S

3560/3750, 3560-G/3750-G, 3560-V2/3750-V2

3560-E / 3750-E

3560-X / 3750-X

Installing Software Licenses Using CLI

Removing Software Licenses Using CLI

License Installation on Switch Stacks.

List of Commands

License
These are the 3 feature sets available on 3K platform of switches

LAN Base: Enterprise access Layer 2 switching features.

IP Base: Enterprise access Layer 3 switching features.

IP Services: Advanced Layer 3 switching (IPv4 and IPv6)

features

(IP Services has all the feature sets that Advipservices had;
advipservices is End Of Sale:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps7077
/eol_c51_519629.html)
-3560-E and 3750-E Series support the IP Base and IP Services
feature sets
-3560-X and 3750-X Series support the LAN Base, IP Base, and IP
Services feature sets.
The software licenses are not affected by Cisco IOS software
upgrades. A software license applies only to a specific feature set. A
switch can have more than one software license, but you can enable
only one license at a time.

-Software Activation is a feature that is preinstalled on the switch,

which allows you to install the software license for a feature set.

-This Software Activation License is unique to a specific device.

In other words, licenses are locked to the switch's unique device
identifier(UDI).

-A unique device identifier is made up of two components: the

product ID (PID) and serial number (SN). Serial number is an 11digit number that uniquely identifies a device. The product ID
identifies the type of device. This information can be found using
the "show license udi" command on the switch CLI. So when you
request for a license on the switch, the first thing that you need to
have is this "UDI" of the device
Switch# show license udi
Device#
PID
SN
UDI
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*2
WS-C3750E-48PD-S
CAT1033R1XU
WS-C3750E-48PDS:CAT1033R1XU
5
WS-C3750E-48PD-S
CAT1033R1KF
WS-C3750E-48PDS:CAT1033R1KF
Temporary License
- A temporary software license is limited to a usage period
(around 60 days). After the usage period expires, the switch
continues to use the temporary software license until it is restarted.
Before it restarts, warning messages state the switch is running the
feature set without a valid license. After the switch restarts, the
switch uses a valid software license based on the hierarchy
(ipservices>ipbase>lanbase). If the switch does not have a valid
license, it uses the IP base software license.
Switch#show license
Index 1 Feature: ipservices
Period left: 8 weeks 4 days
<<<<<<< Limited usage period
License Type: Evaluation
License State: Active, Not in Use, EULA not accepted
License Priority: None
License Count: Non-Counted
Index 2 Feature: ipbase

Period left: Life time

License Type: Permanent
License State: Active, In Use
License Priority: Medium
License Count: Non-Counted
Here is the link that you could use to request for a
temporary license:
https://tools.cisco.com/SWIFT/Licensing/PrivateRegistrationServlet?
DemoKeys=Y
Note: On this link you should give the correct UDI of the switch (use
"show license udi")
2960/2960-S
Catalyst 2960 and 2960S switches run one of these images:
1. The LAN base software image: which provides enterprise-class
intelligent services such as ACLs and QoS features. On a Catalyst
2960-S switch, stacking is also supported.
2. The LAN Lite image: This image provides reduced functionality.
Catalyst 2960S image ships with universal image that includes
cryptographic functionality. The software image on the switch is
either the LAN base or LAN Lite image, depending on the switch
model.

How to determine which image your switch is running on

2960?
i. Switches running the LAN Lite image do not support the
FlexStack module. They do not have a FlexStack module slot on the
rear of the switch.(more on FlexStack:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps6406
/white_paper_c11-578928.html)
ii. On the front of the switch, the label in the top right corner ends in
S if the switch model runs the LAN Lite image.
iii. Enter the show version privileged EXEC command. The line that
shows the product ID also ends in either L (if running the LAN base
image) or S (if running the LAN Lite image). For example, WSC2960S-48PD-L is running LAN base; WS-C2960S-24TS-S is running
LAN Lite image.

3560/3750, 3560G/3750G, 3560V2/3750V2

Catalyst 3750 and 3560 switches run feature-specific software
releases and do not support software activation. The Catalyst 3560
switch is supported by either the IP base image or the IP services
image. Hence the show license command doesn't work.

3 560G#show license
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.
3560G#show license ?
% Unrecognized command
3560E/3750E
Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E switches run the universal software
image that has the Cisco IOS code for multiple feature sets (ipbase
& ipservices). To enable a specific feature set, you must use the
software activation feature to install the software license for
that feature set. Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E switches support
either the noncryptographic or the cryptographic(k9 image)
universal software image.

They support two software feature sets: IP Base and IP Services

Beginning with Cisco IOS Release 12.2(46)SE, the switches support
these features:
- Temporary software licenses
- Rehosting a software license
- Cisco License Call Home
Note:
If the switch is running a software image earlier than Cisco IOS
12.2(46)SE, to run IP base feature - remove the IP services license
from the switch, save the switch running configuration, and reload
the switch. If the switch is running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(46)SE or
later, enter thelicense boot level ipbase privileged EXEC
command, save the switch running configuration, and reload the
switch.

- If all the licenses are installed on the switch, the switch uses the
highest license level, the IP services feature set.

3560X / 3750X
Catalyst 3750-X/3560-X system is also loaded with a universal Cisco
IOS Software image. Universal Cisco IOS Software images contain
all Cisco IOS Software features. The level of Cisco IOS Software
functionality available is determined by the combination of one (or
more) licenses installed on the device. They support three software
feature sets: LAN Base, IP Base, and IP Services.

Note:
For the Cisco Catalyst 3750-X/3560-X Series, in addition to
universalk9 images, there are also images with the universalk9npedesignation in the image name. The reason for this alternate
image type is that some countries have import regulations that
require that the device does not support any strong data-plane
crypto functionality, such as IEEE 802.1AE, in any form. To satisfy
the import requirements of those countries, this universal image
does not support any strong payload encryption (that is, it is of the
nonpayload encryption type).

Installing Software Licenses Using CLI

Step1: Log in to the switch by using the console port, the Ethernet
management port, or a Telnet session.
Step2: copy license file onto the flash: device from the tftp server.
Step3: Install the license on the switch with the following command
in the privilege mode:
license install file-sys:file-sys//lic-location
Once the license gets installed a log message similar to this should
be seen: "%IOS_LICENSE_IMAGE_APPLICATION-6-LICENSE_LEVEL:
Next reboot level = ipservices and License = ipservices"
Example:
Switch#license install flash:FDO1229V28R_20100704203238635.lic
Installing licenses from
"flash:FDO1229V28R_20100704203238635.lic"
Extension licenses are being installed in the device with

UDI "WS-C3560E-48PD-S:FDO1229V28R" for the following features:

Feature Name: ipservices
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS CAREFULLY. INSTALLING THE
LICENSE OR
LICENSE KEY PROVIDED FOR ANY CISCO PRODUCT FEATURE OR
USING SUCH
PRODUCT FEATURE CONSTITUTES YOUR FULL ACCEPTANCE OF THE
FOLLOWING
TERMS. YOU MUST NOT PROCEED FURTHER IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO
BE BOUND
BY ALL THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN.
You hereby acknowledge and agree that the product feature
license
is terminable and that the product feature enabled by such
license
may be shut down or terminated by Cisco after expiration
of the
applicable term of the license (e.g., 30-day trial
period). Cisco
reserves the right to terminate or shut down any such product
feature
electronically or by any other means available. While alerts
or such
messages may be provided, it is your sole responsibility to
monitor
your terminable usage of any product feature enabled by the
license
and to ensure that your systems and networks are prepared for
the shut
down of the product feature. You acknowledge and agree that
Cisco will
not have any liability whatsoever for any damages, including,
but not
limited to, direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages
related
to any product feature being shutdown or terminated. By
clicking the
"accept" button or typing "yes" you are indicating you have
read and
agree to be bound by all the terms provided herein.
ACCEPT? (yes/[no]): yes
Installing...Feature:ipservices...Successful:Supported
1/1 licenses were successfully installed
0/1 licenses were existing licenses
0/1 licenses were failed to install
Switch#

5w2d: %LICENSE-6-EULA_ACCEPTED: EULA for feature ipservices 1.0

has been accepted. UDI=WS-C3560E-48PD-S:FDO1229V28R;
StoreIndex=1:UNKNOWN License Store
5w2d: %IOS_LICENSE_IMAGE_APPLICATION-6-LICENSE_LEVEL: Module
name = c3560e Next reboot level = ipservices and License =
ipservices
Step4: The license is installed once you have accepted the EULA,
but to enable the feature set after installing the license, you need
to reload the device. Before reloading the device, the next license
boot level of the switch has to be changed, use the following
command to do so:
(In config mode) - license boot level license-level [switch
switch-num]
If the show license all command displays the license as "Active,
Not in Use, EULA not accepted," you can use the license boot level
command to enable the license and accept the end-user license
agreement (EULA).
Step5: Verify if the new license was installed:
- show version | in License|license
Switch#show ver | in license|License
License Level: ipservices
License Type: Evaluation
Next reload license Level: ipservices
- show license detail (its very important to check if the EULA is
accepted or not from the command).
Switch#show license det
Index: 1
Version: 1.0

Feature: ipservices
License Type: Evaluation
License State: Active, In Use
Evaluation total period: 8 weeks 4 days
Evaluation period left: 8 weeks 3 days
Expiry date: Apr 30 1993 00:00:25
License Priority: Low
License Count: Non-Counted
Store Index: 0
Store Name: Evaluation License Storage

Index: 2
Version: 1.0

Feature: ipbase

License Type: Permanent

License State: Active, Not in Use
License Priority: Medium
License Count: Non-Counted
Store Index: 0
Store Name: Primary License Storage
The above mentioned commands are sufficient for troubleshooting
purposes, however there are other commands as well that might
help under different circumstances:
- show license feature
Switch#show license feature
Feature name
Enabled
advipservices
yes
ipservices
yes
ipbase
yes

Enforcement

Evaluation

yes

Clear Allowed
yes

yes

yes
yes

no
no

no

no

(use this command to check the allowed features on the switch, as

you can see this command gives you some more detail about what
you could do with these features on the switch & each feature's its
status)
- show license udi .
Switch#show license udi
Device#
PID
SN
UDI
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*0
WS-C3560E-48PD-S
FDO1229V28R
WS-C3560E-48PDS:FDO1229V28R
(this command displays the Unique Device Identifier for each switch
- which can be used during license generation. If you do not provide
the correct UDI while requesting for a license (from TAC OR from the
license portal), then you will not be able to install that license on the
switch)
Removing Software Licenses Using CLI
In software releases earlier than Cisco IOS Release 12.2(46)SE, you
have the license clear license-level [switch switch-num] privileged
EXEC command. Use the license-level parameter to specify the

software license to remove. Use the switch switch-num parameter

to specify the stack member. The switch switch-num option is
supported only on Catalyst 3750-E switches.

In Cisco IOS Release 12.2(46)SE or later, if the software license is in

use (active):

a. Enter the license boot level license-level global

configuration command to specify a license level different
from the current one.

b.

c. Enter the license clear license-level [switch switchnum] privileged EXEC command to remove previous software
license.

Switch#license clear ipservices

Restart the switch to enable new software license.

Feature: ipservices
1

License Type: Evaluation

License State: Active, Not in Use, EULA accepted
Evaluation total period: 8 weeks 4 days
Evaluation period left: 0 minute 0 second
License Addition: Additive
License Count: Non-Counted
Comment:
Store Index: 1
Store Name: Primary License Storage
Are you sure you want to clear? (yes/[no]): yes
Switch#
5w2d: %LICENSE-6-REMOVE: Feature ipservices 1.0 was removed
from this device. UDI=WS-C3560E-48PD-S:FDO1229V28R;
StoreIndex=1:Primary License Storage
Backing up and saving software license informationEnter the
license save {credential url | url} privileged EXEC command.

License Installation on Switch Stack

https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-16501
https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/2080956

List of Commands

Show license [all/detail]

Show license udi

Show version | in license|License

Show license feature

License install flash:filename.lic

License boot level feature-set

License clear license-level (ex: license clear ipservices)

Feel free to add any comments or post your questions, I shall try my
best to answer those queries.
Reference from
https://supportforums.cisco.com/document/69361/licensing290035003700

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