If you are evaluating a feature and the grace period has started, you will receive console messages, SNMP traps, system messages, and Call Home messages on a daily basis. The frequency of the messages becomes hourly during the last seven days of the grace period. In addition to the grace period alerts, Cisco NX-OS will display a banner at login in the last 15 days of the grace period:.
During the last seven days of the grace period, the banner will include a prompt which you must dismiss before you can complete login:. For example, if you enabled a licensed feature on January 30, you will receive grace period ending messages as follows:. Daily alerts from January 30 to May Hourly alerts from May 22 to May The login banner would require you to dismiss its prompt before you can complete login.
On May 31, the grace period ends, and the licensed feature is automatically disabled. You will not be allowed to use the licensed feature until you purchase a valid license. You cannot modify the frequency of the grace period messages. After the final seven days of the grace period, the feature is turned off and your network traffic may be disrupted. Use the show license usage command to display grace period information for a device. Enable the grace period feature by using the license grace-period command:.
To disable the grace period, you must disable all features that use the license grace period. To avoid service disruptions, you should not disable the grace period before you install a permanent license. Display the licenses using the grace period by using the show license usage command. Disable the features provided by the license using the grace period. Display the enabled features for a specified package by using the show license usage package-name command.
When you disable a feature or when the license grace period expires, the Cisco NX-OS software generates a checkpoint containing the feature configuration that you can use to reconfigure the feature when you reenable the license after you install the license or reenable the grace period. You must associate a module-based license with a module to enable the licensed features on that module. Ensure you have met all required prerequisites for the feature.
See the appropriate feature documentation for details. A license is specific to the physical device for which it is issued and is not valid on any other physical device. If you need to transfer a license from one physical device to another, contact your customer service representative.
If you are evaluating a license when you replace the supervisor module, the grace period of the license is usually set to days. On a dual supervisor system, the grace period of the license will be overwritten from the existing active supervisor module to the new standby supervisor module.
To display the license configuration information, perform one of the following tasks:. Displays information for all installed license files. Displays information about features available in installed license packages.
Displays information for a specific license file. Displays the host ID for the physical device. Displays the usage information for installed licenses. This table lists the release history for this feature. You can view the switch mode using the show system switch-mode command. Honor mode syslog in the output of the show license usage command. Added support for the Cisco Nexus C and Q switches. Added support for policy-based routing. Added support for the Cisco Nexus Q switch.
Added the license for the Cisco Nexus Series switches. Added licenses for the Cisco Nexus switch and the Cisco Nexus switch. Automatic checkpoints are created for configured licensed features when the grace period expires. Skip to content Skip to search Skip to footer. Book Contents Book Contents. Find Matches in This Book. PDF - Complete Book 2. Updated: June 7, Table 1. Not applicable 1 The following warning might display when installing the honor-based license.
Please ignore this warning and continue with the install. Evaluation license is supported with Smart Software License but not with Traditional license in Cisco Nexus series switches.
Note The Release History for Licensing section lists the platforms that support tier-based licensing and the release in which support was introduced. Subscription-based or perpetual licenses A subscription-based license enables you to purchase a license for a specific period of time based on your requirement.
Note Several add-on licenses are also available, which can be added to either tier or purchased independently. Figure 1. DCNM server has to do a rediscovery to enable the license again. Table 3. Table 4. Table 6. Table 7. The Advantage licenses continue to have priority over the Essentials licenses. Table 8. Table 9. Table Tip For specific implementation of features, see the Release Notes document and configuration guides for the Cisco Nexus Series switches. The following table lists the feature-based license packages for the Cisco Nexus Series and Cisco Series Platform.
Module-based Licenses Module-based licenses make features available to one module on the physical device, so you need one copy of the license for each module that you want to enable the features on.
Note Any feature not included in a license package is bundled with the Cisco NX-OS software and is provided at no extra charge to you. If you want to use features that are covered by different licenses, you must install all appropriate licenses. System supports honor based licensing so feature will continue to be fully functional. Licensing Terminology The following terms are used in this document: Licensed feature Permission to use a particular feature through a license file, a hardware object, or a legal contract.
This permission is limited to the number of users, number of instances, time span, and the implemented device. Licensed application A software feature that requires a license to be used. License enforcement A mechanism that prevents a feature from being used without first obtaining a license. Host IDs A unique chassis serial number that is specific to each device. Software license claim certificate A document entitling its rightful owner to use licensed features on one device as described in that document.
After registering at the specified website, you will receive your license key file and installation instructions through e-mail. License key file A device-specific unique file that specifies the licensed features. Each file contains digital signatures to prevent tampering and modification. License keys are required to use a licensed feature. License keys are enforced within a specified time span.
Missing license Once a license is installed, the license file can be deleted from bootflash as the license is copied to the internal file system. If the internal file system becomes corrupted or a supervisor module is replaced after you have installed a license, the license shows as missing although the feature continues to work. In this case, copy the license file. Evaluation license A temporary license.
Evaluation licenses are time bound valid for a specified number of days and are tied to a host ID device serial number. Note Temporary licenses with an expiry date are available for evaluation and lab use purposes. Permanent license A license that is not time bound is called a permanent license.
Grace period The amount of time the features in a license package can continue functioning without a license. Support If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. Licensing High Availability As with other Cisco NX-OS features, the licensing feature also maintains the following high-availability standards: Installing any license in the device is a nondisruptive process.
Devices with dual supervisors have the following additional high-availability features: The license software runs on both supervisor modules and provides failover protection. License Installation You can either obtain a factory-installed license only applies to new device orders or perform a manual license installation of the license applies to existing devices in your network. Start using the device and the licensed features.
Note If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. Step 2 Start using the device and the licensed features. Performing a Manual Installation If you have existing devices or if you wish to install the licenses on your own, you must first obtain the license key file and then install that file in the device. Figure 2. Obtaining a License Key File. This figure shows how to obtain a license key file. Obtaining the License Key File You can obtain new or updated license key files.
Step 2 Obtain your software license claim certificate document. Step 3 Locate the product authorization key PAK from the software license claim certificate document. Step 4 Locate the website URL from the software license claim certificate document. Step 5 Follow the instructions on the Product License Registration website to register the license for your device. Caution Do not make any modifications to the license key file.
Step 6 For the Cisco Nexus Series switches, Cisco Nexus Q switches, and Cisco Nexus PQ switches, use the copy licenses command to save your license file to one of three locations—the bootflash: directory, the usb1: device, or the usb2: device. Tip If you need to install multiple licenses in any device, be sure to provide unique filenames for each license key file. Note If you have a single supervisor module on your Cisco NX-OS device and you replace the supervisor module, you must reinstall the license key file.
Step 2 Perform the installation by using the install license command on the active supervisor module from the device console. Step 3 Optional Back up the license key file. Step 4 Exit the device console and open a new terminal session to view all license files installed on the device using the show license command. Caution If you erase any existing licenses installed on your device, you can reinstall them only by using the install license command using the license key file.
For example, you can enable the BGP feature as follows: switch configure terminal switch config feature bgp Identifying License Features in Use Use the show license usage [ package-name ] command to identify all of the active features.
Complete these steps to resolve the issue: Validate that the license host ID and file match the chassis serial number. Note If these do not match and you see the log on two devices, the license files are most likely swapped between the chassis. Update the license file. Note Permanent licenses cannot be uninstalled if they are currently being used.
Tip If you are using an evaluation license and would like to install a new permanent license, you can do so without service disruption and before the evaluation license expires. Caution You must disable the features that are related to the feature before uninstalling a license. Procedure Step 1 Save your running configuration to a remote server by using the copy command. Step 4 Uninstall the Enterprise. Do you want to continue?
Updating Licenses If your license is time bound, you must obtain and install an updated license. Step 2 Save your running configuration to a remote server by using the copy command. NX-OS Essentials license. Introduced for the Cisco Nexus platform switches. Added support for the Cisco Nexus YC switch. Added support for the Cisco Nexus C switch. Added support for the Cisco Nexus D-S switch.
Added support for the Cisco Nexus S switch. Honor Mode Licensing. Added support for the Cisco Nexus platform switches. ACI Premier license packages. Introduced for the Cisco Nexus C switch. Added support for the iCAM feature. Added support for the catena and smart channel features. NLAN1K9 license. Added support for the Cisco Nexus V switches. Added support for the Cisco Nexus Series switches. Added support for the Cisco Nexus C and Q switches. FCoE F3 Series. Added support for policy-based routing.
Added support for the Cisco Nexus Q switch. Added the license for the Cisco Nexus Series switches. NVDC1K9 license. NEL21K9 license. NSAN1K9 license. Added licenses for the Cisco Nexus switch and the Cisco Nexus switch. Added the new Algo Boost License. N7K-CXL license. Automatic checkpoints are created for configured licensed features when the grace period expires. Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that provides you with an easier, faster, and more consistent way to purchase and manage software across the Cisco portfolio and across your organization.
With Smart Licensing you get:. For a more detailed overview on Cisco Licensing, go to cisco. A combination of them. You can convert the traditional license to a smart license in the following ways:. Traditional Licensing. Smart Software Licensing. License instance node locked to the product instance.
Product registration upon configuration. Offers tools to report, monitor, own, and consume. Requires Smart Call Home. It assists you in speedy procurement, deployment, and maintenance of your Cisco software. If you are requesting a Smart account on behalf of an organization, you must have the authority to represent the requesting organization when creating a Smart account.
After submitting the request, the request goes through an approval process before you are provided with access to your Smart account. You can define the virtual account's structure based on organizational layout, business function, geography, or any defined hierarchy. Virtual accounts can be created and maintained only by Smart account administrators. Smart Software Manager enables the management of software licenses and Smart accounts from a single portal.
The interface allows you to activate your product, manage entitlements, renew, and upgrade software. An active Smart account is required to complete the registration process. You must add the following information in the Smart Software Manager:. You can access this service using the following URL:. For switches in which Smart Software Licensing is enabled by default, Smart Call Home is also enabled by default, along with the associated messages. Smart Software Manager satellite is a component of Smart Software Licensing and works in conjunction with the Smart Software Manager to manage software licenses.
You can intelligently manage product licenses and get near real-time visibility and reports pertaining to the Cisco licenses you purchased and consumed. If you do not want to manage your installed base using a direct Internet connection, the Smart Software Manager satellite will be installed on your premises to provide a subset of the Smart Software Manager functionality. You can download the satellite application, deploy it, and register it with the Smart Software Manager.
You can perform the following functions using the satellite application on your premises:. Technical Assistance. Cisco Support website provides extensive online resources, including documentation and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies.
Access to most tools on the Cisco Support website requires a Cisco. Feature Information. Smart Software Licensing with Satellite. This feature was introduced. Subscription-based Licensing. Smart Software Licensing is a standardized licensing platform that simplifies the Cisco software experience and helps you understand how Cisco software is used across your network.
The following commands were introduced in this feature:. The interface allows you to activate your product and manage entitlements and prevent license violations, expiry of subscription-based licenses, and out-of-compliance licenses.
If you do not want to manage your installed base using a direct Internet connection, Smart Software Manager On-Prem will be installed on your premises to provide a subset of the Smart Software Manager functionality. You can download the application, deploy it, and register it with the Smart Software Manager. You can perform the following functions using the application on your premises:.
A Smart account provides you with a single location for all smart-account enabled products and licenses. A virtual account is a subaccount within a Smart account.
The following illustration shows the workflow for Smart licenses:. Smart Licensing Workflow. Smart Software Licensing supports the following license states:. Smart License States. The switch remains in evaluation mode for 90 days. The switch has the required license. The CSSM has verified that the reported number of licenses in use do not exceed the total number of licenses purchased for an entitlement.
The authorization is valid for 90 days. The switch sends the entitlement request again every 30 days to renew the authorization. Out of Compliance OOC. The switch does not have the required license. The license can be out of compliance for one of the following reasons:. Authorization Expired. The switch cannot communicate with Cisco for an extended period of time, usually 90 days.
The authorization could expire for one of the following reasons:. Two types of licensing models are used for the Cisco Nexus and Series Switches: traditional licensing and Smart Software Licensing. The licensing mode changes based on the configuration provided. If Smart Software Licensing is disabled, all license requests are fulfilled based on the license files installed on the device.
We suggest that the CSSM server is always reachable when smart-licensing is enabled. In CSSM, alerts will continue and any new licenses from the same pool added to the virtual account are assigned to the reservation.
Cisco NX-OS 9. Typically, this means that license borrowing is from its immediate parent. If during a subsequent call, a device is found not be in compliance, a recalculation for optimization is done.
The trigger for a completely optimized pool is a device that is potentially receiving OOC. Smart accounts and smart licensing. Training and resources. Smart Licensing Using Policy SLP is an enhanced version of Smart Licensing, the objective of which is to provide a licensing solution that does not interrupt the operations of your network and to enable a compliance relationship to account for the hardware and software licenses you purchase and use.
The primary benefits of this enhanced licensing model are:. Seamless day-0 operations : After a license is ordered, no preliminary steps, such as registration or generation of keys, are required unless you use an export-controlled or enforced license.
There are no export-controlled or enforced licenses on Cisco Nexus Switches, and product features can be configured on the device right-away. Visibility and manageability : Tools, telemetry, and product tagging to know what in-use is. Flexible, time series reporting to remain compliant : Easy reporting options are available, whether you are directly or indirectly connected to Cisco Smart Software Manager CSSM or are in an air-gapped network.
CSSM helps you manage current requirements and review usage trends to plan for future license requirements. Navigate to Manage licenses link. In CSSM you can:. This utility performs the following key functions:. CSLU can be part of your implementation in the following ways:. Manual installation is not required. The license key file is sent to you by e-mail and is digitally signed to only authorize use on the requested device.
The requested features are also enabled once the Cisco NX-OS software on the specified device accesses the license key file. Do not make any modifications to the license key file. It will alter the digital signature and render the license invalid. A license is permanent. If you do not have a license, the grace period for using a feature starts from the first time you start using a feature offered by a license. For information on user accounts and roles, see the Security Configuration Guide for your platform.
If you have a single supervisor module on your Cisco NX-OS device and you replace the supervisor module, you must reinstall the license key file. If you are currently running with a grace period license to avoid service disruptions when you install your permanent license, do not disable the grace period by using the no license grace-period command.
Instead, just install your new license. The license manager will automatically transition from grace licensing to the installed license. If you provide a target name for the license key file, the file is installed with the specified name. Otherwise, the filename specified in the license key file is used to install the license.
If the license meets all guidelines when the install license command is used, all features and modules continue functioning as configured. You can use the show license brief command to display a list of license files installed on the device. You can use the show license file command to display information about a specific license file installed on the device. If the configuration or bootflash memory on your device becomes corrupted, you might need to reinstall your license. You can do a reinstallation from a backed up copy of the license key file.
If you do not have a license key file, you can create a copy of the license key file from your installed license. You cannot reinstall the license key file from the backed-up copy. If you erase any existing licenses installed on your device, you can reinstall them only by using the install license command using the license key file.
You can back up your license key file to a remote server or to an external device by using the copy command. This example shows how to save a license key file to an external Flash device:. This example saves all licenses installed on your device to a. You can uncompress the. You might have to enable a licensed feature to configure it. To enable a licensed feature, use the feature feature-name command in global configuration mode.
For example, you can enable the BGP feature as follows:. Use the show license usage [ package-name ] command to identify all of the active features. You can only uninstall a permanent license that is not in use. If you try to delete a permanent license that is currently being used, the software rejects the request and issues an error message.
Uninstalling an unused license causes the grace period to come into effect. The grace period is counted from the first use of the feature without a license and is reset when a valid license file is installed.
Permanent licenses cannot be uninstalled if they are currently being used. Features turned on by permanent licenses must be disabled before that license is uninstalled. If you are using an evaluation license and would like to install a new permanent license, you can do so without service disruption and before the evaluation license expires. Removing an evaluation license immediately triggers a grace period without service disruption. You must disable the features that are related to the feature before uninstalling a license.
The delete procedure fails if the license is in use. If your license is time bound, you must obtain and install an updated license. Contact technical support to request an updated license. The grace period feature allows you to use licensed features that do not have a license key. By default, the license period feature is disabled. While the grace period feature is disabled, users cannot accidentally enable licensed features.
This grace period starts or continues when you are evaluating a feature for which you have not installed a license. The grace period stops if you disable a feature that you are evaluating, but if you enable that feature again without a valid license, the grace period countdown continues where it left off. To avoid service disruptions when you install the permanent license, do not disable the grace period by using the no license grace-period command.
Once the license manager is using your installed license, the grace period alerts will cease. The grace period operates across all features in a license package. License packages can contain several features. If you disable a feature during the grace period and there are other features in that license package that are still enabled, the countdown does not stop for that license package.
To suspend the grace period countdown for a license package, you must disable every feature in that license package. If you are evaluating a feature and the grace period has started, you will receive console messages, SNMP traps, system messages, and Call Home messages on a daily basis.
The frequency of these messages become hourly during the last seven days of the grace period. In addition to the grace period alerts, Cisco NX-OS will display a banner at login in the last 15 days of the grace period:. During the last seven days of the grace period, the banner will include a prompt which you must dismiss before you can complete login:. For example, if you enabled a licensed feature on January 30, you will receive grace period ending messages as follows:.
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