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C1-C3850-48-L-E
Cisco ONE C3850-48 LAN Base to IP Services Smart License
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C1-C3850-48-L-E-Cisco ONE C3850-48 LAN Base to IP Services Smart License is a network management software license designed to upgrade and enhance the functionality of Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches. This license is a subscription-based offering delivered as a digital key via email delivery and activated online, making it an ideal solution for enterprise IT infrastructure and network management in business environments.
The license enables the transformation from the standard LAN Base image to the advanced IP Services feature set, ensuring compatibility with Cisco’s network hardware and management tools. It is intended for a single device with vendor-supported installation and activation, making it well suited for enterprise deployments that require robust network services and streamlined IT administration.
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In a large enterprise campus environment requiring high-performance Layer 3 routing and multi-tenant isolation, upgrading the Catalyst 3850-48 from LAN Base to IP Services Smart License enables OSPF, EIGRP and VRF-lite on all 48 ports. This simplifies route distribution and enforces secure segment boundaries, delivering 30% faster failover, reduced configuration errors and enhanced regulatory compliance.
When deploying voice, video conferencing and IoT sensors across a headquarters network, applying the IP Services Smart License on the Catalyst 3850-48 unlocks advanced QoS, CBWFQ and MQC policy support. IT teams can prioritize real-time traffic and telemetry, ensuring sub-5 ms latency for voice calls, consistent video quality and reliable sensor data—driving a 25% increase in end-user satisfaction.
A retail chain with 50 remote stores needs automated, secure tunnels to headquarters. Upgrading the Catalyst 3850-48 with IP Services Smart License activates DMVPN and FlexVPN, allowing spokes to auto-establish encrypted links to the data center. The result is a 40% reduction in branch deployment time, unified management via Cisco Prime and end-to-end security that meets PCI DSS requirements.
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| C1-C3850-48-L-E |  L-C3850-24-S-E |  L-C3850-12-S-E |  L-C3850-24-L-S |  C3850-48XS-L-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management |
| License Type | Subscription | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual |
| License Duration | 1 Year | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Limited | Vendor Support Required | Yes |
| Product Name | C1-C3850-48-L-E-Cisco ONE C3850-48 LAN Base to IP Services Smart License | L-C3850-24-S-E-C3850 24PORT IP BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS | L-C3850-12-S-E-C3850-12 IP BASE TO IP SVCS ELECTRONIC RTU LICS | L-C3850-24-L-S-C3850 24PORT LAN BASE TO IP BASE ELECTRONIC RTU LICS | C3850-48XS-L-E-C3850-48XS LAN Base to IP Services E- Delivery License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
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If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Smart License upgraded IP Services smoothly on 48-port model.
Centralized licensing saved deployment time.
Stable enterprise performance after upgrade.
Cisco ONE provided predictable long-term value.
Excellent option for large access deployments.
It’s a subscription‐based Smart License that upgrades a Cisco Catalyst 3850-48 switch from LAN Base to IP Services feature set, enabling advanced routing and network services.
It unlocks Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), multicast, advanced QoS, enhanced security, and network automation capabilities.
Only Cisco Catalyst 3850-48 switches running a compatible IOS XE release with LAN Base feature set support this Smart License.
Register your Cisco account with the Smart Software Manager, generate an entitlement certificate, and assign it to your Catalyst 3850 via CLI or DNA Center.
Smart Licensing offers centralized license tracking, automatic compliance reporting, flexible transfers, and streamlined renewals through the Cisco portal.
The C1-C3850-48-L-E is a term-based subscription license, typically available in 1-, 3-, or 5-year durations.
Renewal is handled through the Smart Software Manager portal or your Cisco authorized partner, ensuring continuous feature access and support.
Yes. Using Cisco Smart Software Manager, you can de-assign the license from one device and reassign it to another eligible Catalyst 3850.
Each subscription term includes Cisco software updates, security patches, and 24×7 access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
Your 3850-48 switch must run an IOS XE release that supports Smart Licensing (16.6.x or later) and the IP Services feature set.
Order additional C1-C3850-48-L-E licenses through your Cisco partner or the Cisco Commerce Workspace, specifying quantity and term length.
Yes. It enables features such as encrypted traffic analytics, advanced ACLs, and full segmentation capabilities.
The Catalyst 3850 hardware is purpose-built to accelerate IP Services features with minimal impact on throughput or latency.
Yes. By removing the IP Services license assignment in Smart Software Manager, the switch automatically reverts to LAN Base functionality.
Use the show license status and show platform software license command on the switch or view the Smart Software Manager dashboard online.
The official Cisco ordering SKU is C1-C3850-48-L-E for the LAN Base to IP Services Smart License upgrade.
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