Example: DLC procedure for Catalyst 3850 running Fuji 16.9.x releases.Ĭonverting through Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) or License Registration Portal (LRP)Ĭisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) Method:ġ. For specific router models, refer to the individual platform configuration guide and release notes. The DLC process is only supported on the Catalyst 3650/3850 and selected router platforms.The DLC procedure is performed directly from the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the specific Cisco device. Device Led Conversion (DLC) is a one-time method where the Cisco Product can report what licenses it uses and the licenses are automatically deposited into their corresponding Smart Account on the Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM).Converting through Device Led Conversion (DLC) For details on which method needs to be followed, refer to the relevant release notes and/or configuration guide for the specific Cisco device. There are two methods to convert a legacy license, like Right-To-Use (RTU) or Product Activation Key (PAK) to a Smart License.
Migration from Legacy Licenses to Smart Licenses From Cisco IOS XE version 16.10.1 release onwards, router platforms such as the ASR1K, ISR1K, ISR4K, and virtual routers (CSRv / ISRv) support the Cisco Smart Licensing method as the only licensing method.From Cisco IOS XE version 16.9.1 release onwards, the Catalyst 3650/3850 and Catalyst 9000 series switch platforms support the Cisco Smart Licensing method as the only licensing method.For additional information, visit Smart Software Manager Satellite page. CSSM On-prem (Satellite) is available as a Virtual Machine (VM) and can be downloaded here. Once a month the server reaches out over the internet for all devices via HTTPS or can be manually transferred to synchronize its database. On-premise License Server (Also known as Cisco Smart Software Manager satellite)Ĭisco products send usage information to an on-premise server instead of directly over the internet. ( click here for some additional information). An existing proxy server can be used or this can be deployed through the Cisco Transport Gateway. No additional components are needed.Ĭisco products send usage information through an HTTP proxy server securely using HTTPS. There are multiple methods in deploying Cisco Smart Licensing that can be leveraged depending on a company’s security profile such as:Ĭisco products send usage information directly over the Internet securely using HTTPS. Smart accounts can be managed here: Smart Software Licensing Smart Licensing Implementation Methods Smart accounts can be created here: Smart Accounts New to Smart Licensing and/or Smart Account administration? Visit and sign up for the new administrator training course and recording:Ĭisco Community - Get Smart with Cisco Smart Accounts/Smart Licensing and My Cisco Entitlements To learn more about Cisco Smart Licensing, visit:įor more information on the new Smart Licensing using Policy method in Cisco IOS® XE 17.3.2 and later, visit Smart Licensing using Policy on Catalyst Switches Users can be added and given access and permissions to the smart account and specific virtual accounts. CSSM is where all licensing management related tasks, such as registering, de-registering, moving, and transferring licenses can be performed. The solution is comprised of online Smart Accounts (at Cisco Smart Licensing Portal) used to track Cisco software assets and the Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) which is used to manage the Smart Accounts. It also provides information about license ownership and consumption through a single user interface What is Cisco Smart Licensing?Ĭisco Smart Licensing is a cloud-based unified license management system that manages all of the software licenses across Cisco products. It enables you to purchase, deploy, manage, track, and renew Cisco Software licenses. This document describes how to work with Cisco Smart Licensing (cloud-based system) to manage software licenses on Catalyst switches.