Cisco SM-X 16 Port Layer 3 LAN Base to IP Service License
Unlock advanced Layer 3 routing and IP services for your Cisco network with the SM-X 16 Port License, ensuring efficient data flow and network segmentation.
- Access to Advanced Routing: Gain Layer 3 capabilities for sophisticated network segmentation and traffic management.
- Enhanced IP Services: Enable critical IP services like Quality of Service (QoS) and advanced security features.
- Network Scalability: Support growing business needs by expanding routing capacity and network complexity.
- Compliance and Performance: Ensure your network meets performance standards and supports regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco SM-X 16 Port Layer 3 LAN Base to IP Service License subscription provides the software enablement for advanced routing and IP services on compatible Cisco switch modules. It unlocks Layer 3 functionalities, allowing for more complex network designs, improved traffic control, and enhanced network segmentation essential for modern business operations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to upgrade their network infrastructure. It is typically applied to Cisco Catalyst switches, enabling them to perform inter-VLAN routing, implement sophisticated Quality of Service policies, and manage network traffic more effectively, thereby supporting critical business applications and user connectivity.
- Layer 3 Routing Enabled: Activates advanced routing protocols for inter-VLAN communication and network segmentation.
- IP Services Activation: Unlocks features such as Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization.
- Subscription-Based: Provides access to features and potential updates on a recurring billing cycle.
- Module Specific: Designed for specific Cisco SM-X modules, ensuring compatibility and performance.
- Network Optimization: Facilitates better traffic management and network performance for business-critical applications.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance their network's routing capabilities and IP service delivery without the overhead of enterprise-grade hardware.
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 sensitive data and more granular control over network access.
businesses with multiple departments, organizations handling sensitive data, companies requiring granular network access control, networks supporting diverse applications
Optimize Traffic Flow with QoS
Streamline network performance by prioritizing critical business applications and voice traffic. This ensures that essential services receive the necessary bandwidth, reducing latency and improving user experience.
businesses with VoIP or video conferencing, organizations running performance-sensitive applications, companies with high network traffic volumes, environments requiring reliable application performance
Support Inter-VLAN Routing
Automate efficient communication between different VLANs within your network. This eliminates the need for external routers for internal traffic, simplifying network architecture and improving data transfer speeds.
organizations utilizing VLANs for network organization, businesses with growing internal network complexity, companies seeking to consolidate network devices, environments with multiple user groups
Key Features
Layer 3 Routing Capabilities
Allows for efficient inter-VLAN routing and complex network designs, improving data flow and network segmentation.
IP Services Support
Enables features like Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize critical applications and ensure optimal network performance.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to features on a recurring basis, allowing for predictable budgeting and potential access to updates.
Cisco SM-X Module Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with specific Cisco switch modules.
Network Scalability
Supports the growth of your business by providing the routing capacity needed for expanding network demands.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation and high-performance IP services to manage sensitive data and ensure compliance with strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure, segmented networks to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure reliable access to critical medical systems and applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from advanced routing to segment operational technology (OT) networks from IT networks, enhancing security and ensuring the reliability of production systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage diverse user groups and applications, requiring efficient network segmentation and traffic prioritization to support learning, research, and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Layer 3 LAN Base to IP Service license?
This license enables advanced routing capabilities and IP services on compatible Cisco SM-X switch modules. It allows your network to move beyond basic switching and manage traffic between different network segments or VLANs.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for specific Cisco SM-X (Service Module - Extended) modules. You should verify compatibility with your existing Cisco switch hardware before purchase.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is offered on a subscription basis, meaning it is billed on a recurring schedule, providing ongoing access to the enabled features.
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.