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IOS question

Is it possible to copy the IOS and license from one cisco switch to another? I want to replace a failed 3750 switch in my stack with another 3750 but the switch IOS and license are not the same. The switch is end of life and there is no support or stock.
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Cisco 3750 series dont have licenses on the box. just load the same OS in the spare switch and youre ready to go
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OK. So if I copy the IOS from one switch and copy it to another it will function the same as the source switch?
Yes, the 3750 series licences are ios based. What model youre replacing ?
replacing a 3750TPS-S with a 3750PS-S V10
Thats's no problem. make sure you update the switch to the same os, give it a factory clear and put it in the stack
and let the stack boot
OK. when I console into the the and do a show flash I only see one IOS version that of the master but I do not see the IOS of the other members which is what I am looking for.
Try show flash0:/ flash1:/ flash2:/

Then you will see the others. Do a copy flash tftp and pull it from the master. Then do a copy tftp flash to the spare box. Delete the old image from the spare and reload it. After it boots check the version. Clear the config with a write erase. Shutdown the stack and connect the spare
The master has C3750-IPservicesK9-M. The others have C3750-IPBASEK9-M
OK. I see the right IOS now show the flash3.
"The master has C3750-IPservicesK9-M. The others have C3750-IPBASEK9-M"

This is not correct. all switches must have the same os in the stack !!
really. Hmmmmm. it's been that way all along.
On the switch I am trying to copy the IOS to there is not enough room for the IOS I am trying to copy. If I delete the current IOS on it, will I still be able to access it to copy another IOS to it?
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Thanks. Much appreciated
Youre Welcome, let me know if you need more help with this