> Source: [sk182031](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182031)

# sk182031 - SmartConsole status shows a "Not Activated" license warning for Virtual Switches

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk182031 |
| Date Created | 2024-03-12 |
| Last Modified | 2024-03-31 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20 |

## Symptoms

- The license status of a Virtual Switch in SmartConsole is "`Not Activated`".

## Cause

Licenses are not necessary for Virtual Switches.

## Solution

No fix is required. This behavior is by design.

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