How to Obtain the Reservation Request Code

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Updated:November 10, 2021

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Obtaining the Reservation Request Code

Troubleshooting

Next Steps

Related Information

Introduction

This article describes the process of obtaining the reservation request code for enterprise products with internetwork operating system (IOS) XE as part of specific license reservation (SLR).

Prerequisites

Requirements

Access to the device.

Components Used

The information in this document was created from Catalyst 9300 with IOS version 16.12.05b in a specific lab environment. The device in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command.

Obtaining the Reservation Request Code

Step 1:

Step result: You enter the user EXEC mode of the IOS.

Obtaining the reservation request code - Log in

Step 2:

Type the enable command in the command line, and then enter the password to access the privileged EXEC mode.

Step result: You enter the privileged EXEC mode.

Obtaining the reservation request code - Enter privileged EXEC mode

Step 3:

Type the configure terminal command in the command line to access the global configuration mode.

Step result: You enter the global configuration mode.

Obtaining the reservation request code - Enter global configuration mode

Step 4:

In the global configuration mode, enter the license smart reservation command to enable permanent license reservation, and then type the exit command to return to the privileged EXEC mode.

Step result: You return to the privileged EXEC mode.

Obtaining the reservation request code - Return to privileged EXEC mode