Entware Cisco student with 2960 switch looking for compatible router that does cli

[harpdog]

I am a Cisco student that has not been able to do any hands-on in school due to Covid of course. I understand everything but as a student, I barely make my rent so my funds are limited. I have a 2960 switch and I am looking at a compatible router. I may have found one. A cisco 2921 isr G2.
but my question is What does a UC permanent license mean? Does it mean that I can upgrade the firmware in the future?

 

[fsardone]

I am a Cisco student that has not been able to do any hands-on in school due to Covid of course. I understand everything but as a student, I barely make my rent so my funds are limited. I have a 2960 switch and I am looking at a compatible router. I may have found one. A cisco 2921 isr G2.
but my question is What does a UC permanent license mean? Does it mean that I can upgrade the firmware in the future?

Technically the Cisco software license is only for the original purchaser.
You can upgrade software if you are a CCIE (Cisco grants to CCIE full access to TAC) or if you have a contract for the given hardware … which gives you right to licensing to new software.
The router you mention is end of life end of support so nothing will be developed anymore for it. refer to

End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers

Cisco announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life dates for the Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers. The last day to order the affected product(s) is December 9, 2017. Customers with active service contracts will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center...

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