Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series LAN Base to IP Base Upgrade License
This Cisco electronic license upgrade transforms your Catalyst 3650 switch from LAN Base to IP Base functionality, unlocking enhanced network features and capabilities for your business operations.
- Feature Unlock: Access advanced Layer 3 routing protocols and enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities.
- Network Scalability: Prepare your network infrastructure for future growth and increased traffic demands.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date licensing for regulatory adherence and operational integrity.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network services with the latest feature set for your Cisco hardware.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This electronic license subscription provides an upgrade path for Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches, transitioning them from the foundational LAN Base feature set to the more advanced IP Base feature set. It enables enhanced routing capabilities, improved network management, and greater flexibility for complex network designs.
This upgrade is designed for businesses that require more sophisticated network functionalities beyond basic Layer 2 switching. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this to optimize network performance, support diverse application needs, and ensure their Cisco infrastructure remains current and compliant.
- Enhanced Routing: Enables advanced Layer 3 routing protocols for more intelligent traffic management.
- Improved QoS: Provides granular control over network traffic to prioritize critical applications.
- Scalable Design: Supports network expansion and accommodates increasing user and device demands.
- Software Compliance: Ensures your network operates with licensed and supported Cisco software features.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network management with access to a broader range of configuration options.
Empower your business network with advanced routing and management features, ensuring optimal performance and scalability for your evolving IT needs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Layer 3 Routing
Enable teams to implement more sophisticated network designs by unlocking advanced Layer 3 routing protocols. Streamline traffic flow and improve network segmentation for enhanced security and performance.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, multi-site organizations, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Quality of Service (QoS)
Streamline network traffic management by enabling granular Quality of Service (QoS) controls. Automate the prioritization of critical business applications, ensuring optimal performance for voice, video, and data.
business operations centers, VoIP deployments, video conferencing infrastructure, performance-sensitive applications
Support Network Growth and Scalability
Automate network scalability by preparing your infrastructure for increased user loads and device connectivity. Enable teams to manage growing bandwidth demands and complex network topologies with greater ease.
growing SMBs, expanding mid-market companies, organizations with seasonal traffic spikes, multi-building campuses
Key Features
IP Base Feature Set Activation
Unlocks advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities, enabling more intelligent network traffic management and segmentation.
Enhanced Quality of Service (QoS)
Allows for granular control over network traffic, ensuring critical applications receive prioritized bandwidth.
Electronic Delivery
Provides immediate access to the license, minimizing downtime and simplifying the upgrade process.
Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the functionality of existing Cisco 3650 switches within your network.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to software features and updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation and high availability, making advanced routing and QoS features essential for secure and reliable transaction processing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to ensure the performance and security of critical patient data systems and medical devices, benefiting from enhanced network control and prioritization.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex networks connecting operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring advanced routing for efficient data flow and reliable automation.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage diverse user needs and high traffic volumes, benefiting from the scalability and traffic management capabilities to support research, learning, and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between LAN Base and IP Base licenses on Cisco 3650 switches?
LAN Base is a foundational license primarily for Layer 2 switching with limited Layer 3 capabilities. IP Base unlocks advanced Layer 3 routing protocols, enhanced QoS, and more sophisticated network management features.
How is this license delivered?
This is an electronic license, meaning it is delivered digitally. You will receive instructions on how to activate the license on your Cisco 3650 switch.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term duration is determined at the time of purchase and is reflected in your agreement.
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.