Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series IP Services Upgrade License
Unlock advanced network features for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switch with an electronic upgrade to IP Services licensing, ensuring enhanced functionality and compliance.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Gain access to advanced Layer 3 routing protocols, QoS features, and security services previously unavailable with IP Base.
- Feature Access: Enables critical routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, along with advanced QoS policies for traffic prioritization.
- Compliance and Security: Meet stringent regulatory requirements and enhance network security posture with advanced features.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network management and improve performance by enabling a richer set of software features on your existing hardware.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This electronic license upgrades Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches from the IP Base feature set to the more advanced IP Services feature set. It unlocks a wider range of routing protocols, Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, and security features, providing greater flexibility and control over your network infrastructure.
Designed for businesses that require robust routing and advanced network services, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market networks. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware, enhancing its functionality without requiring a hardware replacement.
- Full Layer 3 Routing: Enables advanced routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, and BGP for complex network designs.
- Advanced QoS: Provides granular control over network traffic with features like policy-based routing, advanced queuing mechanisms, and traffic shaping.
- Enhanced Security: Unlocks features like Network Access Control (NAC) and advanced security policies for better threat mitigation.
- Scalability: Supports larger and more complex network topologies and traffic demands.
- Compliance Ready: Facilitates adherence to industry regulations that require advanced routing and security features.
Empower your SMB or mid-market network with the advanced capabilities of Cisco IP Services licensing, ensuring performance, security, and future readiness.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Layer 3 Routing
Enable teams to deploy complex routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for multi-site or segmented networks. Streamline inter-VLAN routing and ensure efficient data path management across the organization.
multi-site networks, campus networks, data center interconnects, enterprise resource planning environments
Implement Granular Quality of Service
Streamline network traffic by implementing advanced Quality of Service policies to prioritize critical applications like VoIP and video conferencing. Automate traffic shaping and ensure consistent performance for business-critical services.
voice over IP deployments, video conferencing infrastructure, high-performance computing clusters, business-critical application hosting
Enhance Network Security Posture
Enable teams to implement advanced security features like Network Access Control (NAC) and dynamic access policies to protect sensitive data. Automate threat mitigation and ensure compliance with security standards.
regulated industry environments, secure data handling operations, BYOD policies, corporate network segmentation
Key Features
IP Services Feature Set
Unlocks advanced routing protocols, QoS, and security features on Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches, enhancing network capabilities.
Electronic RTU License
Provides a digital entitlement for the software upgrade, simplifying procurement and deployment without physical media.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable cost model for accessing the IP Services features, aligning expenses with ongoing usage and support.
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the functionality of your existing Cisco 3850 Series switches, maximizing your hardware investment.
Enhanced Routing Capabilities
Enables advanced routing protocols essential for complex network designs and efficient traffic management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security, high availability, and advanced routing for critical transaction processing and compliance with financial regulations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs reliable network performance for patient data systems, advanced security to protect sensitive health information (PHI), and compliance with HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Demands stable and efficient network operations for production systems, IoT integration, and real-time data processing.
Education & Research
Often manages large, complex networks with diverse user needs, requiring advanced routing and QoS to support research data and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IP Base and IP Services on Cisco 3850 switches?
IP Base offers fundamental Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 routing capabilities. IP Services expands on this by including advanced Layer 3 routing protocols (like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), enhanced QoS features, and more robust security options.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This electronic license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches. The MPN L-C3850XS-24-S-E indicates it is for the 24-port models within the 3850 series.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This license is provided under a subscription billing model, meaning you pay for access to the IP Services features over a defined term.
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.