02-26-2012 06:55 AM - edited 03-07-2019 05:11 AM
Dears
I have 3750 Switch and need to activate the ipservices on it , it is need a license file to switch from ipbase to ipservices , if i installed the ipservices image from cisco site , do i still need an activation key to use it??
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02-26-2012 07:12 AM
Mohammad,
You will still need a license key. Remember, when you got the switch originally, you only paid for license key for IP Base. When you try to install the IP services, it will ask you for the license key. The other issue is if you just installed it and even get it to work without paying for the licenses, then Cisco will not warranty or supported it since you have not paid for the license. You don't want to be calling Cisco about on IOS or hardware issue and find out that you don't have support for it.
HTH
02-26-2012 06:59 AM
What is the full model number of the switch?
02-26-2012 07:01 AM
WS-C3750X-24T-S
02-26-2012 07:02 AM
Mohammad,
Yes, to go from IP base to IP services you need a license key. Talk to your sales rep and give them the UID of the switch. Once you pay for the license, they will send you the key file. You can then install it in your switch.
HTH
02-26-2012 07:04 AM
Thanks Reza for your answer , but why on cisco web site there is an IPServices image ?? can i re image the switch with this image and use the ipservices without a license key or also it will request a license key??
02-26-2012 07:12 AM
Mohammad,
You will still need a license key. Remember, when you got the switch originally, you only paid for license key for IP Base. When you try to install the IP services, it will ask you for the license key. The other issue is if you just installed it and even get it to work without paying for the licenses, then Cisco will not warranty or supported it since you have not paid for the license. You don't want to be calling Cisco about on IOS or hardware issue and find out that you don't have support for it.
HTH
02-26-2012 07:17 AM
Reza: If my memory serves me correctly, won't he get a 90 day grace period to evaluate the features before needing to buy a license?
02-26-2012 07:38 AM
Jason,
You are correct. He can download a 60 day or 90 (I think is 60) day evaluation key before buying it, but if he needs permanently, he may as well buy the full license to begin with.
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