Software License Solution

This document describes the software restructuring that the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers has undergone to achieve consistency in software solution packaging across Enterprise Routing platforms.

The software license solution for Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers provides the following features:

  • Creates consistent enterprise WAN routing structure by aligning software license packaging across ASR1000, ISR and CSR1000v product lines for deployment models.

  • Simplifies the licensing structure for Smart Licensing.

  • Creates consistency between Cisco ASR 1000 fixed and modular systems by providing multiple licenses instead of individual feature licenses.

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Prerequisites for Software License Solution

  • A Cisco user login account is mandatory.

  • Advanced IP Services (AIS) is a prerequisite license before the Software License Solution can be enabled on an ASR1000 device.

  • Before installing the Software License Solution, obtain the device certificate from Cisco licensing infrastructure.

  • Universalk9.xml and features.xml files changes are required to support the Right-To-Use and the bundling requirements.

Restrictions for Software License Solution

Cisco ONE Suite has an overlap of features with the Software License Solution. For example, the Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) feature is a part of both the Foundation Suite and the AppX Solution License Package. Although, you can simultaneously configure both the Cisco ONE Suite and the Software License Solution on a device, the Cisco ONE Suite would always have a precedence over the Software License Solution. 
Device# show version output in CSL mode

show version output in CSL mode
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License Type: EvalRightToUse
License Suite: FoundationSuiteK9
Next reload License Suite: FoundationSuiteK9
show run output for solution bundle
------------------------------------

Device#sh lic run | sec license solution

license solution level appxk9
license solution level securityk9
show license output
---------------------
Index 27 Feature: FoundationSuiteK9
Period left: 8 weeks 4 days
Period Used: 0 minute 0 second
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License State: Active, In Use
License Count: Non-Counted

Information About Software License Solution

Overview of Software License Solution

The Software License Solution feature for Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR1K) helps to align with technology-based license model (a non Cisco-ONE suite), which is similar to a model used in Integrated Services Routers (ISR) and CSR 1000v Series Cloud Services Routers (CSR).

The following table shows the Solution Licenses Product Identifiers (PIDs) and their functional features:

Table 1. Solution Licenses PIDs and Functional Features

Software License Solution

Licenses

Customized Licenses

SL-ASR1K-SEC

FLSASR1K-FW, FLSASR1K-IPSEC

FLASR1K-NAT64

FLASR1K-CGN

FLSASR1K-FW-GTP

FLSASR1-FPI

FLSASR1K-IOSRED

FLSASR1-LI

FLSASR1-FWNAT-R

Performance Upgrade Licenses

SL-ASR1K-SED-HX

FLSASR1K-FW, FLSA1-2HXIPS8G

SL-ASR1K-APP

FLSASR1K-AVC

Note

Software license structure ensures backward compatibility of the existing licenses for smooth installed-base customer migration while aligning with ISR/CSR.

Platforms

Solution Level Licenses (Bundle)

Existing Boot-level Licenses

ASR1001-X

ASR1002-X

RP2 Universal

RP3 Universal

ASR1001-HX

ASR1002-HX

AppX and SEC(100 Sessions)

AppX and SEC-8G (100 Sessions)

IPB, AIS

Software License Solution is a bundle of licenses where all licenses within a bundle are active, but are not individually used when the license solution is enabled. For example, for the ASR1001-HX and ASR1002-HX routers, due to the introduction of performance-based crypto-license model, a specific HX-specific SEC license needs to be created to include the 8G crypto performance level. As a result of standardization, the following could be a customer’s shopping experience when they choose the right technology solution license between an ISR and ASR:

The table below shows a software license solution on a Cisco ASR1K:

Platforms

New Solution Level Licenses (Bundle)

Existing Boot-level Licenses

Technology Solution Package

Software License Solution

Additional customized licences

IPB

AIS

  • AppX

  • AppX

  • Security

Note

SEC-8G license is for HX platforms. Includes 8G Crypto throughput license and FW license.

For the solution level license bundles, there is no impact on the boot-level licenses, such as Advanced IP Services (AISK9) or IP Base (IPBK9).

How to Configure Software License Solution

Configuring Software License Solution

Similar to the Cisco ONE suite license, thelicense solution level command triggers a request for the license solution to the licensing component or Smart License Agent. Additionally, all licenses within the software license solution are active; however, the licenses cannot be used individually when the license solution is enabled.


Note

The show license detail command shows the details of the software license solution, which are similar to Cisco ONE suite licenses. The license solution level command is not a boot-level license, hence no sub-module repackaging or ROMMON changes are required.

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. enable
  2. configure terminal
  3. license solution level appxk9 | securityk9
  4. exit
  5. show license detail

DETAILED STEPS

  Command or Action Purpose
Step 1

enable

Example:

Device> enable

Info

  • Enables the privileged EXEC mode.

  • Enter your password if prompted.
Step 2

configure terminal

Example:

Device# configure terminal

Enters the global configuration mode.
Step 3

license solution level appxk9 | securityk9

Example:

Device(config)# license solution level appxk9

Enables the software license solution.

Note 

Use the ? command with the license solution package command to see the software packages and features supported on your router.
Step 4

exit

Example:

Device(config)# exit

Exits the global configuration mode.

Step 5

show license detail

Example:

Device# Show license detail

Displays the details of the license that is configured.

Configuration Examples for Software License Solution

Example: Software License Solution is not configured

The following is a sample output when software license is not configured:

Device#show version

Cisco IOS XE Software, Version
BLD_V165_THROTTLE_LATEST_20170206_193029_V16_5_0_192_2 Cisco IOS Software [Everest], ASR1000 Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSDUNIVERSALK9-
M), Experimental Version 16.5.20170206:195244 [v165_throttle-BLD-BLD_V165_THROTTLE_LATEST_20170206_193029 152]
Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Mon 06-Feb-17 16:35 by mcpre
Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2017 by cisco Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Certain components of Cisco IOS-XE software are
licensed under the GNU General Public License ("GPL") Version 2.0.
The software code licensed under GPL Version 2.0 is free software
that comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY. You can redistribute and/or
modify such GPL code under the terms of GPL Version 2.0. For more
details, see the documentation or "License Notice" file accompanying
the IOS-XE software, or the applicable URL provided on the flyer
accompanying the IOS-XE software.
ROM: IOS-XE ROMMON
Device uptime is 7 hours, 12 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 7 hours, 13 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 05:08:45 IST Wed Feb 22 2017
System image file is "bootflash:asr1000
universalk9.BLD_V165_THROTTLE_LATEST_20170206_193029_V16_5_0_192_2.SS
A.bin"
Last reload reason: Reload Command
This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply thirdparty
authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product
you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are
unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product
immediately.
A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be
found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html
If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email
to export@cisco.com.
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License Level: advipservices
Next reload license Level: advipservices cisco ASR1001-HX (1SR) processor (revision 1SR) with 3763929K/6147K
bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FXS2002Q1RC
Crypto Hardware Module present
8 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
8 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8388608K bytes of physical memory.
29401087K bytes of eUSB flash at bootflash:
0K bytes of SATA hard disk at harddisk:.
0K bytes of WebUI ODM Files at webui:.
Configuration register is 0x2102

Example: Show license output in CSL mode

The following is sample output of the show license detail command without configuring the software license solution: 

Device#Show license detail

Index 35 Feature: appxk9
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< APPX is not In,
Use Period left: Not Activated
Period Used: 0 minute 0 second
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License State: Active, Not in Use, EULA not accepted
License Count: Non-Counted
License Priority: None
Index 36 Feature: securityk9
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Sec is not In, Use
Period left: Not Activated
Period Used: 0 minute 0 second
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License State: Active, Not in Use, EULA not accepted
License Count: Non-Counted
License Priority: None

Example: Show license output after configuring the license solution in Cisco Software License (CSL) mode

Show license output after configuring the license solution in Cisco Software License (CSL) mode

Device# show version
Cisco IOS XE Software, Version
BLD_V165_THROTTLE_LATEST_20170206_193029_V16_5_0_192_2
Cisco IOS Software [Everest], ASR1000 Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSDUNIVERSALK9-
M), Experimental Version 16.5.20170206:195244
[v165_throttle-BLD-BLD_V165_THROTTLE_LATEST_20170206_193029 152]
Copyright (c) 1986-2017 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Mon 06-Feb-17 16:35 by mcpre
Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2017 by cisco Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Certain components of Cisco IOS-XE software are
licensed under the GNU General Public License ("GPL") Version 2.0.
The software code licensed under GPL Version 2.0 is free software
that comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY. You can redistribute and/or
modify such GPL code under the terms of GPL Version 2.0. For more
details, see the documentation or "License Notice" file accompanying
the IOS-XE software, or the applicable URL provided on the flyer
accompanying the IOS-XE software.
ROM: IOS-XE ROMMON
Device uptime is 7 hours, 13 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 7 hours, 15 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 05:08:45 IST Wed Feb 22 2017
System image file is "bootflash:asr1000-
universalk9.BLD_V165_THROTTLE_LATEST_20170206_193029_V16_5_0_192_2.SS
A.bin"
Last reload reason: Reload Command
This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply thirdparty
authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product
you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are
unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product
immediately.
A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be
found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html
If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email
to export@cisco.com.
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License Level: advipservices
Next reload license Level: advipservices
------------------------------------------------------------
License Solution Level Features
------------------------------------------------------------
appxk9 avc
<<<<<<<<<<<< solution package information is present when it is
configured
securityk9 1HXIPS8G, firewall
------------------------------------------------------------
cisco ASR1001-HX (1SR) processor (revision 1SR) with 3763929K/6147K
bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FXS2002Q1RC
Crypto Hardware Module present
8 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
8 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8388608K bytes of physical memory.
29401087K bytes of eUSB flash at bootflash:.
0K bytes of SATA hard disk at harddisk:.
0K bytes of WebUI ODM Files at webui:.
Configuration register is 0x2102

Example: Show running configuration when software license solution is configured

The following is a sample configuration of the Software License Solution feature:

Device# show run | sec license solution

license solution level appxk9
license solution level securityk9
--------------------------------------

Example: Show running configuration when software license solution is configured

The following is a sample configuration of the Software License Solution feature:

Device# show run | sec license solution

license solution level appxk9
license solution level securityk9
--------------------------------------

Example: Show an active evaluation license

The following example shows when an evaluation license is activated:

Device# show running

license udi pid MCP4RU sn NWG10490493
license accept end user agreement
license boot level advipservices
license solution level AppX
license solution level Sec
license solution level UC
Device#show license
Index 29 Feature: CUBE-Standard
Index 30 Feature: CUBE-Redundant
Index 31 Feature: cgnat
Index 32 Feature: appxk9
Period left: 8 weeks 3 days
Period Used: 21 hours 27 minutes
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License State: Active, In Use
License Count: Non-Counted
License Priority: Low
Index 33 Feature: securityk9
Period left: 8 weeks 3 days
Period Used: 21 hours 22 minutes
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License State: Active, In Use
License Count: Non-Counted
License Priority: Low
Index 34 Feature: uck9
Period left: 8 weeks 3 days
Period Used: 21 hours 26 minutes
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License State: Active, In Use
License Count: Non-Counted
License Priority: Low
Index 3 Feature: avc
Period left: Not Activated
Period Used: 0 minute 0 second
License Type: EvalRightToUse
License State: Active, Not in Use, EULA not accepted
License Solution: appxk9
License Count: Non-Counted
License Priority: None

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Feature Information for Software License Solution

The following table provides release information about the feature or features described in this module. This table lists only the software release that introduced support for a given feature in a given software release train. Unless noted otherwise, subsequent releases of that software release train also support that feature.

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Table 2. Feature Information for Software License Solution

Feature Name

Releases

Feature Information

Software License Solution for Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers

Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1

This document describes the software licensing restructuring that the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers has undergone to achieve harmonisation in software packaging across Enterprise Routing platforms.

The following commands were introduced by this feature: license solution level , show license detail