Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series License Upgrade: LAN Base to IP Base
This Cisco license upgrade transforms your Catalyst 3850 switch from LAN Base to IP Base functionality, unlocking enhanced network capabilities for your business.
- Enhanced Network Features: Gain access to advanced Layer 3 routing protocols and increased functionality beyond basic Layer 2 operations.
- Improved Performance: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco 3850 hardware with upgraded software features designed for greater efficiency.
- License Compliance: Ensure your network operates within Cisco's licensing framework, avoiding potential compliance issues and service disruptions.
- Future-Proofing: Prepare your network infrastructure for evolving business demands by enabling more sophisticated routing and management capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco RTU (Right to Use) license upgrade that transitions your Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switch from the LAN Base feature set to the more advanced IP Base feature set. It enables enhanced routing capabilities and greater network control, ensuring your hardware can support more complex network designs and traffic patterns.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are managing their own network infrastructure. It is ideal for businesses that have deployed Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches and require advanced Layer 3 routing features for their internal network operations, such as inter-VLAN routing or more sophisticated policy enforcement.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced Layer 3 routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, previously unavailable in LAN Base.
- Scalability: Supports larger routing tables and more complex network topologies.
- Policy Control: Allows for more granular control over network traffic and security policies.
- Hardware Optimization: Maximizes the investment in your Cisco 3850 hardware by enabling its full routing potential.
- Subscription Billing: This license is provided on a subscription basis, offering predictable operational expenses.
Upgrade your Cisco 3850 switches with the IP Base license to empower your IT team with advanced routing and management capabilities for your business network.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Layer 3 Routing
Enable teams to perform inter-VLAN routing and implement more sophisticated network segmentation directly on their Cisco 3850 switches. Streamline network traffic management and improve overall network efficiency by leveraging advanced routing protocols.
On-premises network infrastructure, Multi-VLAN environments, Core network switching, Business continuity planning
Enhance Network Policy Control
Streamline the implementation of granular network access control lists (ACLs) and quality of service (QoS) policies across different VLANs. Automate the enforcement of network security and traffic prioritization rules to meet business requirements.
Internal network security, Traffic prioritization, Network segmentation, Performance optimization
Maximize Hardware Investment
Automate the process of unlocking the full routing capabilities of existing Cisco 3850 hardware, avoiding the need for costly hardware upgrades. Ensure compliance with Cisco licensing by obtaining the correct feature set for your operational needs.
Existing hardware utilization, IT budget optimization, Network infrastructure lifecycle management, Operational efficiency
Key Features
IP Base Feature Set
Unlocks advanced Layer 3 routing protocols and capabilities on Cisco 3850 switches, enabling more sophisticated network designs.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and ensures access to the latest software features and support through a recurring billing model.
RTU License
Allows for flexible deployment and management of software features directly on the network hardware.
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Compatibility
Specifically designed to upgrade the functionality of existing Cisco 3850 Series switches, maximizing your hardware investment.
Enhanced Routing Capabilities
Supports protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, enabling better traffic management and network segmentation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust and secure network infrastructure with advanced routing capabilities to support high-volume transactions and strict compliance regulations like PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and segmented networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require advanced network segmentation and traffic control to manage operational technology (OT) alongside IT, ensuring efficiency and safety.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many user groups and devices, necessitating advanced routing and policy control for efficient resource allocation and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between LAN Base and IP Base on Cisco 3850 switches?
LAN Base is the default, entry-level feature set primarily focused on Layer 2 switching. IP Base includes all LAN Base features plus advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities, such as support for static routing and dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and EIGRP.
How is this license applied to my switch?
This is an RTU (Right to Use) license. Once purchased, you will receive a license key or activation method from Cisco, which you will apply to your Cisco 3850 switch via its command-line interface (CLI) or management portal to enable the IP Base features.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This specific offering is a subscription license. This means you pay a recurring fee for the use of the IP Base features for the duration of your subscription 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.