Cisco Catalyst 3650 LAN Base to IP Base Upgrade License
Enhance your Cisco Catalyst 3650 network's capabilities with the LAN Base to IP Base upgrade license, unlocking essential Layer 3 routing features for improved network performance and control.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain Layer 3 routing capabilities, enabling more sophisticated network segmentation and traffic management.
- License Compliance: Ensure your network hardware is properly licensed for the features you need, avoiding potential operational disruptions.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches, ensuring a smooth and integrated upgrade path.
- Subscription Billing: Benefit from a predictable subscription model for license management and budgeting.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco RTU (Right-To-Use) license upgrades your Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switch from LAN Base to IP Base feature set. It unlocks essential Layer 3 routing capabilities, allowing for more advanced network segmentation, inter-VLAN routing, and policy-based traffic control, which are critical for growing business networks.
This license is intended for businesses that utilize Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches for their internal IT infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers or IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations looking to expand their network's functionality beyond basic Layer 2 switching without the complexity or cost of enterprise-grade hardware.
- Layer 3 Routing Enablement: Activates advanced routing protocols and features on compatible Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches.
- Enhanced Network Control: Allows for sophisticated traffic management, policy enforcement, and network segmentation.
- Scalability Support: Prepares your network infrastructure for future growth and increased traffic demands.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network operates with the correct licensing for its feature set, meeting potential audit requirements.
- Subscription-Based Management: Offers a flexible and manageable licensing term with predictable billing.
Empower your business network with essential Layer 3 routing capabilities, ensuring optimal performance and control with this Cisco license upgrade.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create distinct network segments for improved security and traffic management. This allows for better isolation of critical systems and more granular control over data flow.
On-premises data centers, multi-site office networks, hybrid cloud environments
Streamline Inter-VLAN Routing
Streamline the process of routing traffic between different VLANs within your network. This eliminates the need for external routers for inter-VLAN communication, simplifying network architecture.
Campus networks, distributed enterprise environments, converged network infrastructures
Automate Traffic Management Policies
Automate the implementation of traffic management policies based on Layer 3 information. This allows for dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) adjustments and efficient bandwidth allocation.
Networks with diverse application traffic, performance-sensitive business operations, VoIP and video conferencing deployments
Key Features
Layer 3 Routing Capabilities
Enables advanced routing protocols and inter-VLAN communication, enhancing network performance and flexibility.
IP Base Feature Set
Unlocks essential routing functionalities required for modern business network designs and traffic management.
Cisco Catalyst 3650 Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and operation with your existing Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches.
Subscription License Model
Provides a flexible and manageable licensing term with predictable billing for easier budgeting.
RTU (Right-To-Use)
Confirms legitimate use of Cisco software features, ensuring compliance and support eligibility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation and high availability for secure transaction processing and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, segmented networks to protect sensitive patient data (PHI) and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors benefit from efficient network management to support point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management across multiple locations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require reliable network infrastructure to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding precise traffic control and segmentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between LAN Base and IP Base on Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches?
LAN Base is the default feature set, primarily offering Layer 2 switching capabilities. IP Base unlocks Layer 3 routing features, enabling inter-VLAN routing, static routing, and support for basic dynamic routing protocols.
Does this license require a specific Cisco IOS version?
While specific IOS versions are required for certain features, this license enables the IP Base feature set on compatible Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches. It is recommended to consult Cisco's compatibility matrix for your specific IOS version.
How is this license applied to the switch?
This is a Right-To-Use (RTU) license, typically activated by generating and installing a license file on the switch. The exact procedure may vary slightly based on the Cisco IOS version and licensing method.
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.