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What license levels are available for Cisco Nexus 9000 switches?
Cisco Nexus 9000 switches offer three NX-OS license tiers: Essentials (Base), Advantage and Premier, each unlocking progressively advanced networking, security and automation features.
Which features are included in the Essentials (Base) license?
The Essentials license provides core Layer 2/3 switching, IPv4/IPv6 routing, basic QoS and standard automation capabilities for production-ready campus and data center deployments.
What additional capabilities does the Advantage license provide?
The Advantage license adds advanced network services such as VXLAN EVPN, BGP EVPN, enhanced telemetry, MPLS L3VPN and scalable multicast for modern spine-leaf and overlay architectures.
Which advanced services are unlocked by the Premier license?
The Premier license enables full Cisco NX-OS feature set including CoPP, advanced security (MACsec, microsegmentation), MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, SD-WAN and extended telemetry.
How do I upgrade my Nexus 9000 switch license?
Use the NX-OS CLI command ‘license install’ with your new license file or enable Smart Licensing via ‘license smart register’ to automatically consume and upgrade entitlements.
How do I install a permanent license on a Nexus 9000 switch?
Upload the .lic file to flash, then run ‘license install flash:’, save the configuration and reload the switch to activate the permanent license.
What is the difference between permanent and evaluation licenses?
Permanent licenses provide unlimited runtime for the purchased feature set, while evaluation licenses are time-limited trials (typically 60 days) for testing advanced capabilities.
Can I transfer a Nexus 9000 license between switches?
Yes. For Smart Licenses, simply unregister the source device via ‘license smart deregister’, then register the target switch. For file-based licenses, follow Cisco PAK transfer procedures.
How does Cisco Smart Licensing work on Nexus 9000?
Smart Licensing centrally tracks and manages entitlements in Cisco Smart Software Manager (SSM), allowing dynamic feature activation and real-time consumption reporting across your estate.
How do I register a Nexus 9000 switch for Smart Licensing?
Use the NX-OS commands ‘license smart enable’ and ‘license smart register idtoken ’ to connect your switch to Cisco Smart Software Manager and activate your licenses.
How can I verify the current license status on a Nexus 9000?
Execute ‘show license status’ or ‘show license all’ in the NX-OS CLI to display installed licenses, usage counters and Smart Licensing registration details.
What is the duration of the evaluation license on Nexus 9000?
The standard evaluation license on a Nexus 9000 is valid for 60 days from activation and can be extended only with Cisco TAC approval.
What happens when an evaluation license expires?
Upon expiration, advanced features become inactive and the switch reverts to the base Essentials license until a permanent or renewed evaluation license is installed.
Are advanced security features included in the base license?
No. Advanced security features such as MACsec encryption, microsegmentation and CoPP are available only with the Premier license tier.
Do I need a separate license for fabric services in ACI mode?
No additional licensing is required for ACI fabric services. All ACI-specific features are included under the Cisco ACI software subscription separate from NX-OS licenses.
How does licensing differ between ACI mode and standalone NX-OS mode?
In ACI mode, licensing is managed via the APIC controller under Cisco ACI software subscriptions. In standalone NX-OS mode, feature access is governed by the Nexus 9000 NX-OS license tiers.
How do I migrate licenses in a VPC pair or cluster?
For file-based licenses, ensure both switches have identical license files and synchronize them via ‘copy flash:license to standby:flash:’. For Smart Licensing, both automatically consume from the same Smart account.