Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series LAN Base to IP Base Upgrade License
Unlock advanced Layer 3 routing and security features for your Cisco 3850 Series switch with this essential software upgrade license, ensuring enhanced network performance and compliance.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Gain access to Layer 3 routing protocols and advanced Quality of Service features for optimized traffic management.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date licensing for regulatory adherence and avoid operational disruptions due to outdated software.
- Feature Unlock: Transition from basic Layer 2 functionality to a more robust Layer 3 feature set, enabling greater network segmentation and control.
- Subscription Value: Benefit from a subscription-based model that provides continuous access to software features and potential updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco software platform license that upgrades the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switch from its default LAN Base feature set to the more advanced IP Base feature set. It enables Layer 3 routing capabilities, enhanced security features, and improved Quality of Service (QoS) functionalities, ensuring your network infrastructure can support more complex business requirements.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches and require advanced routing capabilities beyond basic Layer 2 switching. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations looking to expand network segmentation, implement more sophisticated traffic policies, or prepare for future network growth without a full hardware replacement.
- Layer 3 Routing: Enables static and dynamic routing protocols for efficient network traffic management.
- Advanced QoS: Provides granular control over network traffic to prioritize critical applications and services.
- Enhanced Security: Unlocks features for better network segmentation and access control.
- Scalability: Supports network expansion by enabling more complex routing designs.
- Subscription Model: Offers a flexible, subscription-based licensing term for predictable costs and continuous feature access.
This Cisco software license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to elevate their network infrastructure from basic switching to advanced routing capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Layer 3 Routing Capabilities
Enable teams to implement static and dynamic routing protocols for efficient data flow and network segmentation. Streamline network design by supporting inter-VLAN routing directly on the switch.
businesses with multi-VLAN networks, organizations requiring network segmentation, IT teams managing internal routing, environments needing to optimize traffic flow
Enhance Network Security and Control
Automate the deployment of access control lists and advanced Quality of Service policies to protect sensitive data and prioritize critical applications. Improve network visibility and control over traffic patterns.
companies with compliance requirements, organizations prioritizing application performance, businesses managing sensitive data, networks requiring granular access control
Support Network Growth and Scalability
Support teams managing expanding network infrastructures by providing the necessary routing features for future growth. Streamline the integration of new network segments or services without immediate hardware upgrades.
growing businesses, organizations planning network expansion, companies with evolving IT needs, environments anticipating increased user or device density
Key Features
Layer 3 IP Base Feature Set
Unlocks static and dynamic routing capabilities, enabling more complex network designs and efficient traffic management.
Subscription Licensing
Provides a flexible, term-based access to advanced features, aligning costs with operational needs and allowing for easier budgeting.
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Compatibility
Designed specifically for the 3850 platform, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
Enhanced QoS and Security Features
Allows for better prioritization of network traffic and implementation of more robust security policies.
Software Upgrade Path
Offers a cost-effective way to enhance network functionality without requiring a full hardware replacement.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation and high availability, making Layer 3 routing and advanced QoS essential for secure and reliable transaction processing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data security and network performance for critical patient care systems, necessitating advanced routing and access controls.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex network designs for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from the routing and segmentation capabilities offered by IP Base.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage diverse user groups and applications across campus networks, requiring efficient routing and traffic management to support learning and research activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between LAN Base and IP Base on Cisco 3850 switches?
LAN Base is the default feature set for many Cisco 3850 switches and primarily supports Layer 2 switching functionalities. IP Base unlocks Layer 3 routing capabilities, including static and dynamic routing protocols, along with enhanced Quality of Service and security features.
Does this license require a new hardware purchase?
No, this is a software license upgrade. It allows you to enable advanced features on your existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switch hardware, providing a cost-effective way to enhance network capabilities.
What is the term of this subscription license?
The term of the subscription is determined at the time of purchase. Please refer to your specific order details for the exact duration of your license coverage.
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.