Question 1

What license tiers are available for Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches?

Accepted Answer

Cisco Catalyst 3650 offers two software tiers: IP Base for advanced Layer 3 routing and QoS, and IP Services for full MPLS, advanced security, and enhanced multicast features.

Question 2

How do I activate a Cisco Catalyst 3650 license?

Accepted Answer

Log in to Cisco Smart Software Manager, register your Cisco Smart Account, add the switch’s UUID, and assign the appropriate license tokens to activate your Catalyst 3650 license.

Question 3

What is the difference between IP Base and IP Services licenses?

Accepted Answer

IP Base supports core routing (OSPF, EIGRP), QoS and basic security; IP Services adds full MPLS, advanced multicast, BGP, and higher scalability for complex enterprise networks.

Question 4

Are Cisco Catalyst 3650 licenses perpetual or subscription-based?

Accepted Answer

IP Base and IP Services on Catalyst 3650 are perpetual licenses, while Cisco DNA subscriptions (Essentials or Advantage) are term-based and require renewal.

Question 5

Do I need a Cisco DNA license for Catalyst 3650 functionality?

Accepted Answer

DNA licenses are optional for traditional switching; choose DNA Essentials or Advantage only if you require automation, analytics, SD-Access and assurance features.

Question 6

How can I upgrade from IP Base to IP Services on a Catalyst 3650 switch?

Accepted Answer

Purchase additional IP Services license tokens, register them in Smart Software Manager, then apply them to the switch’s UUID to complete the upgrade.

Question 7

How do I install the Security license on a Cisco Catalyst 3650?

Accepted Answer

Obtain Security license tokens from your Cisco Smart Account, assign them to the switch UUID in Smart Software Manager, and reboot if prompted to enable advanced security features.

Question 8

Can I evaluate Cisco Catalyst 3650 features before buying a license?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the built-in 60-day evaluation license triggered via the CLI under ‘license boot module all’ to trial IP Services or Security functionality.

Question 9

How do I convert an evaluation license to a permanent license?

Accepted Answer

After purchasing the permanent license token, register it in Cisco Smart Software Manager, assign it to your switch UUID, and the evaluation license will convert automatically.

Question 10

What happens if a Catalyst 3650 license expires or is removed?

Accepted Answer

Perpetual licenses do not expire; if a temporary license lapses, the switch reverts to IP Base or a feature-restricted state until a valid license is re-applied.

Question 11

How do I verify the license status on my Catalyst 3650 switch?

Accepted Answer

Use the ‘show license summary’ and ‘show license status’ commands in the switch CLI to display installed, active, and evaluation licenses.

Question 12

Do I need a separate license for each switch in a stack?

Accepted Answer

No. In a stack, one license token applied to the stack master covers all member switches running identical hardware and software versions.

Question 13

Can I transfer a Cisco Catalyst 3650 license to another device?

Accepted Answer

Yes, de-register the switch’s UUID in Cisco Smart Software Manager and then re-assign the license token to the new device’s UUID.

Question 14

Is a support contract required for Cisco Catalyst 3650 licenses?

Accepted Answer

A valid Cisco SMARTnet or Cisco DNA support contract is required to manage, renew and receive updates for Catalyst 3650 licenses via Smart Software Manager.

Question 15

How does Cisco Smart Licensing benefit Catalyst 3650 deployments?

Accepted Answer

Smart Licensing centralizes license management, automates compliance tracking, and provides real-time usage visibility across all Catalyst 3650 devices.

Question 16

Can I use Catalyst 3650 licenses for virtual switch instances?

Accepted Answer

No. Catalyst 3650 licenses apply only to physical switch hardware and cannot be transferred to virtual switch software or appliances.

Switch Licenses Cisco Catalyst 3650

C3650-24-L-E=-C3650-24 LAN Base to IP Servic es Paper RTU License

C3650-48-L-S=-C3650-48 LAN BASE TO IP BASE R TU LICS SPARE

C1-C3650-24-L-S-Cisco ONE C3650-24 LAN Base to IP Base Smart License

C1-C3650-24-L-E-Cisco ONE C3650-24 IP Base to IP Services Smart License

C1-C3650-48-L-S-Cisco ONE C3650-48 LAN Base to IP Base Smart License

L-C3650-24-L-E-C3650-24 LAN BASE TO IP SVCS E LECTRONIC RTU LICS

L-C3650-24-L-S=-C3650-24 LAN Base to IP Base E lectronic RTU License

L-C3650-48-S-E=-C3650-48 IP Base to IP Service s Electronic RTU License

L-C3650-24-S-E=-C3650-24 IP Base to IP Service s Electronic RTU License

L-C3650-48-L-E=-C3650-48 LAN Base to IP Servic es Electronic RTU License

C3650-24-L-S=-C3650-24 LAN BASE TO IP BASE R TU LICS SPARE

C1-C3650-48-L-E-Cisco ONE C3650-48 IP Base to IP Services Smart License

L-C3650-RTU=-Electronic SW License for C365 0 Switches

C3650-48-S-E=-C3650-48 IP Base to IP Service s Paper RTU License

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Questions & Answers

What license tiers are available for Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches?

How do I activate a Cisco Catalyst 3650 license?

What is the difference between IP Base and IP Services licenses?

Are Cisco Catalyst 3650 licenses perpetual or subscription-based?