How to Obtain the Reservation Return Code

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Updated:November 10, 2021

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Obtaining the Reservation Return Code

Troubleshooting

Next Steps

Related Information

Introduction

This article describes the process of obtaining the reservation return 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 Return Code

Step 1:

Step result: You enter the user EXEC mode.

Obtaining reservation return code - Enter user EXEC mode

Step 2:

In the user EXEC mode, enter the enable command, and then type the password to access the privileged EXEC mode.

Step result: You enter the privileged EXEC mode.

Obtaining reservation return code - Enter privileged EXEC mode

Step 3:

In the privileged EXEC mode, enter the license smart reservation return local command.

Step result: The system generates the reservation return code that you need to enter in the Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM).

Obtaining reservation return code - Generate reservation return code

Troubleshooting

If you experience an issue during the process of obtaining the reservation return code, open a case inSupport Case Manager (SCM).

Next Steps

After you obtain the reservation return code, you need to enter it in the CSSM to make those licenses once again available to other product instances.