If buy cisco ws-2960s series switch, would i need a software license?

[3anetwork]

hi all, I don't know if i need buy a software license when I buy cisco ws-2960s series switch , like c2960s-48ts-l?  thank you in advance

[TankII]

Depends on what you need to use the switch for.  It it's a basic L-2 switch, the base license/code will be fine.

[David Lee]

no. that switch uses the Universal image, but no license is required. the feature is bound to the hardware model type and cannot be changed. for convenience, a single software image is used for all 2960s series switches, regardless of whether they are a lan base or lan lite model.

[jamessunday]

You do not need to have a software license.