RTU License

[mohammed asif suleman]

Hi All,

i was running securityk9 evaluation license on my cisco router 1941, and ordered for permenant license but i didn't get it from my supplier.

the eval license has to be expired today but it transformed to RTU license and the IP SEC configuration is intact.

my question is, can i use the RTU license for next 2 years or shell i have to buy one permenant license?

i read on some web sites the it will work for 12 years, is it true.

Index: 6        Feature: securityk9                        Version: 1.0

        License Type: RightToUse

        License State: Active, In Use

        License Count: Non-Counted

        License Priority: Low

        Store Index: 0

        Store Name: Built-In License Storage

when will this expires, if i reboot the router will it still works?

Thank you.......

[Aman Soi]

Hi Asif,

Surprisingly,how this can happen.

you need to have permanent license which u need to buy but

I was referring the DOC which says about

RTU Releases

The IOS software releases to consider are categorized as follows:

• Preceding RTU

• Existing RTU

• Lifetime RTU

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/sw_activation/SA_on_ISR.pdf

what is the ISR G2 model and show version of router ?

regds,

aman

[mohammed asif suleman]

Hi Amanso,

Thank you for the reply,

Sorry for posting this in wrong section...

my router model is cisco1941

#sh ver
Cisco IOS Software, C1900 Software (C1900-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 15.1(4)M3, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2011 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 06-Dec-11 16:02 by prod_rel_team

ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 15.0(1r)M15, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

AS uptime is 5 weeks, 17 hours, 35 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 00:54:24 UTC Mon Nov 25 2013
System restarted at 00:55:44 UTC Mon Nov 25 2013
System image file is "flash0:c1900-universalk9-mz.SPA.151-4.M3.bin"
Last reload type: Normal Reload
Last reload reason: Reload Command

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
export@cisco.com.

Cisco CISCO1941/K9 (revision 1.0) with 491520K/32768K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID *********

2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
1 terminal line
1 Virtual Private Network (VPN) Module
DRAM configuration is 64 bits wide with parity disabled.
255K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
250880K bytes of ATA System CompactFlash 0 (Read/Write)

License Info:

License UDI:

-------------------------------------------------
Device#   PID                   SN
-------------------------------------------------
*0        CISCO1941/K9          **********

Technology Package License Information for Module:'c1900'

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Technology    Technology-package           Technology-package
              Current       Type           Next reboot
------------------------------------------------------------------
ipbase        ipbasek9      Permanent      ipbasek9
security      securityk9    RightToUse     securityk9
data          None          None           None

Configuration register is 0x2102

[Aman Soi]

Hi Asif,

I was referring the same link which I have posted which says:

Starting with Cisco IOS Releases 15.0(1)M6, 15.1(1)T4, 15.1(2)T4, 15.1(3)T2, and 15.1(4)M,

Evaluation licenses are replaced with Evaluation Right To Use licenses. Evaluation Right to Use licenses

automatically become Right to Use licenses after the initial evaluation period. Follow the steps detailed

in this section to activate an Evaluation Right to Use license

But I am also bit confused , how this can happen if you have not paid for Security Package?

Please check what do u get in output show version and show license detail after Eval period is finished?

regds,

aman

[Rob Huffman]

Hi Asif,

I'll just add this note to the great info from my friend Aman (+5 "A")

These RTU licenses are not loaded on box and are strictly paper

licenses.

From the doc linked by Aman (above)

Right to Use Notification

When you order a license from Cisco, you will receive a Right to Use Notificaton. You may begin using

the licensed features upon receipt of the Right to Use Notification. Keep the Right to Use Notification

for your records as proof of your license purchase.

Right to Use License

Right to Use licenses are available on Cisco IOS Release 15.0(1)M4, 15.1(1)T2, 15.1(2)T2, 15.1(3)T,

15.1(4)M1, or later. These licenses are available on the honor system.

Cheers!

Rob

"When it comes to luck you make your own  " 

- Springsteen

[Aman Soi · Accepted solution]

Hi Rob,

this means Asif has to just pay for the security license.

My thought was that we need to generate the security licenses by using the PAK number and Serial number of ISR G2 router.

regds,

aman

[Rob Huffman · Accepted solution]

Hi Aman,

That's correct my friend, you just need proof of purchase in case of Cisco audit.

There is no license to actually load on the ISR.

Cheers!

Rob

"When it comes to luck you make your own  " 

- Springsteen

[Aman Soi]

Hi Rob,

thanks for clearing the doubt.

regds,

aman

[mohammed asif suleman]

Thanks Rob and Aman for your precious suggestions.

according to Rob the eval license became RTU license now, so i don't need to load another license on router.

but my question is i don't have proof of purchase for the RTU license.

however i ordered a new license to my supplier which i can get any time, so do i need to load the new license or can i continue with this RTU license.

if i can continue with this RTU license then , can i request cisco for the transfer of new license to another router.

[Aman Soi]

Hi Asif,

Since it is RTU license, so I do not think you would be requiring to load the new license.

as far as transfer of new license to new router is concerned, had it been RMA for faulty box, then, it makes sense for transfer of new license for replacement box else legally u cannot do that.

any suggestions would be welcome.

regds,

aman

[mohammed asif suleman]

Thank you very much Aman.