No problem ... splitting hairs is how technical people work. :) Your interpretation is correct.
The only actual difference between the SMI and EMI switches is the software loaded on them. Everything else is a matter of licensing. Loading the EMI software on a switch without an EMI license is illegal. This has been done before with 1900 and 2900XL switches - the "Standard Edition" and "Enterprise Edition" software. They stopped it with the 2900XL, and just made all newer versions Enterprise. The 1900 still has the distinction, but if it's not EOS/EOL already, it will be soon. It's similar to Router IOS -- When you purchase a router with IP only IOS, it's perfectly possible to download and install Enterprise/FW Plus IPSEC 3DES (provided you have enough memory). Doing so without paying Cisco for the software license is illegal. Thanks, Shawn jeff sicuranza wrote: > > Thanks Shawn. I know this is splitting hairs but I just wanted to clarify a > few things so folks on this board and myself are clear on the policy and we > do not end up in Cisco jail, purchase the wrong switch options or damage the > switch by loading the wrong software. > > So what you are saying is that the file listed on CCO is the CD-3550-EMI= > upgrade? Correct? > > If you buy a switch with just SMI installed but do have a CCO contract, but > it(the CCO account) does not cover the 3550 "entitlement" you can still > download the file and install it, (it will work??)but you are doing > something illegal? Correct? > > The above scenario also applies to someone who buys the switch used with SMI > installed and "borrowed" someones CCO account, regardless of account > "entitlement" status, downloads the software and upgrades their switch. This > is also illegal in Cisco's eyes. > Correct? > > If a person buys a switch with a SMI installed but has a valid CCO account > with the proper 3550 EMI "entitlement" on the CCO account, then all that is > needed to upgrade the switch from that point is just a download of the file > and follow the install instructions? Correct? > > You see I was confused that the CD-3550-EMI is an actual "physical" product > ordered and is received on a CD or via special download with a key or > something that is required for you to upgrade from SMI to EMI. However, I > see the EMI IOS on the 3550 download page. > > The reference to CD-3550-EMI is a "logical" reference to CCO "entitlement" > privilege level. So Cisco is basically using a monitored Honor System when > it comes to the downloads??? Correct? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=46624&t=46572 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
