Cisco 3560-CX IP Base to IP Services License Upgrade
This electronic license upgrade enables advanced IP Services features on your Cisco 3560-CX switch, enhancing network functionality and performance for your business operations.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Unlock advanced Layer 3 routing, QoS, and security features previously unavailable with IP Base.
- Improved Performance: Gain access to sophisticated traffic management and routing protocols for optimized network throughput.
- Extended Functionality: Enable features critical for complex network designs, including advanced multicast and policy-based routing.
- Compliance and Security: Meet evolving network demands and security requirements with a broader feature set.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is an electronic license upgrade for Cisco 3560-CX series switches, transitioning the device from the IP Base feature set to the more advanced IP Services feature set. It unlocks a wider range of Layer 3 routing capabilities, enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) features, and improved security functionalities, providing greater control and flexibility over your network infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who require more sophisticated network features than what the standard IP Base license offers. It is ideal for businesses looking to optimize network performance, implement advanced routing strategies, or enhance security posture on their Cisco 3560-CX switches.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to advanced Layer 3 routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
- Advanced QoS: Enables granular control over network traffic prioritization and management.
- Enhanced Security: Provides access to more robust security features for network protection.
- Scalability: Supports more complex network designs and future growth requirements.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies network management by providing a richer feature set on a single platform.
Empower your network with advanced capabilities. This license upgrade is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their Cisco switch investment.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Layer 3 Routing
Enable teams to implement dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for more efficient and scalable network path selection. This allows for better network resilience and optimized traffic flow across complex topologies.
multi-site networks, enterprise resource planning, business continuity planning, network segmentation
Enhance Network Traffic Management
Streamline network performance by utilizing advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features for granular traffic prioritization. This ensures critical business applications receive the necessary bandwidth and low latency.
voice over IP deployments, video conferencing, critical application support, network performance optimization
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of enhanced security features, including advanced access control lists and policy-based routing, to better protect sensitive business data. This helps in meeting compliance requirements and mitigating network threats.
data security compliance, threat mitigation, network access control, regulatory adherence
Key Features
IP Services Feature Set
Unlocks advanced Layer 3 routing protocols and features for more sophisticated network designs.
Electronic License Delivery
Provides quick and efficient activation of new features without physical media or lengthy shipping times.
Cisco IOS Software
Ensures compatibility and integration with existing Cisco network infrastructure and management tools.
Upgrade Path
Offers a cost-effective way to enhance network capabilities without replacing existing hardware.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses with a recurring billing model for ongoing access to features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network performance and security to handle sensitive transactions and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and secure networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often demand high network availability and performance for operational technology (OT) systems, requiring advanced routing and traffic management.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks with diverse user needs, requiring scalable routing and efficient traffic control to support research and learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IP Base and IP Services on Cisco 3560-CX switches?
IP Base offers foundational Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 routing capabilities. IP Services expands on this by including advanced Layer 3 routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, along with enhanced QoS and security features.
How is this license delivered?
This is an electronic license, meaning you will receive a license key and instructions via email to activate the features on your Cisco 3560-CX switch. No physical product is shipped.
What is the term of this license?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning it is valid for a defined period, typically one year, with recurring billing. The exact term is specified at the time of purchase.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.