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- Cisco 4500E Series Switch IP Base to Enterprise Services license for spare Sup config
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C4500E-IP-ES-S= Overview
C4500E-IP-ES-S=-Cisco 4500E Series Switch IP Base to Enterprise Services license for spare Sup config delivers an upgrade solution designed to transition your Cisco 4500E Series switch from a standard IP Base to the advanced enterprise services configuration. This software license falls under the Network Management category and is available as a perpetual (lifetime) license, ensuring that enterprises can leverage enhanced network capabilities without recurring renewal fees.
Intended for use in enterprise, government, and education environments where robust IT management is paramount, this license is optimized for spare supervisor configurations in Cisco hardware. It is delivered as a digital key via email delivery, activated through an online process, and is compatible with Cisco’s proprietary platforms — making it an ideal solution for IT admins looking to extend the lifetime of their network infrastructure with reliable, high-performance software support.
C4500E-IP-ES-S= price is $3,498.00, a 75.4% saving from the Cisco list price of $14,240.00. C4500E-IP-ES-S= is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C4500E-IP-ES-S= Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Perpetual
- License Duration
- Lifetime
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Vendor Support Required
- Product Name
- C4500E-IP-ES-S=-Cisco 4500E Series Switch IP Base to Enterprise Services license for spare Sup config
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- No
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C4500E-IP-ES-S= Use Case
Instant Core-Switch Failover with Pre-Licensed Spare Supervisor
In a global enterprise data center, network architects deploy a Cisco 4500E Series Switch IP Base to Enterprise Services license on a spare Supervisor Engine to guarantee feature parity during an unexpected Supervisor failure. By pre-configuring the spare Supervisor with Enterprise Services, the IT team achieves sub-minute plug-and-play replacement without re-licensing delays, ensuring uninterrupted BGP, MPLS and advanced QoS. Benefit: zero downtime core-switch failover, accelerated mean time to repair (MTTR) and continuous delivery of critical business applications.
Seamless Rolling Upgrades in Campus Distribution Environments
A large university leveraging multiple Cisco 4500E switches implements the IP Base to Enterprise Services license on a hot-standby Supervisor to streamline maintenance. During scheduled upgrades, technicians hot-swap the pre-licensed spare Supervisor, completing the software update without service interruptions or feature degradation. Benefit: simplified maintenance windows, consistent enterprise-class security and multicast services, and improved network availability for thousands of concurrent users.
SLA-Driven Disaster Recovery in Multi-Tenant Data Centers
A colocation provider strengthens its service-level agreements by installing a Cisco 4500E Series Switch IP Base to Enterprise Services license on a spare Supervisor Engine reserved for disaster recovery. In case of hardware failure, the pre-licensed spare immediately assumes routing, VRF segmentation and advanced security policies. Benefit: rapid restoration of tenant isolation and routing services, minimized SLA penalties, and assured continuity of enterprise-grade features across all customer environments.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Operating System |
| License Type | Perpetual | Perpetual | Volume | Perpetual | Perpetual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | License Certificate |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | N/A | English | English | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Physical |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C4500E-IP-ES-S=-Cisco 4500E Series Switch IP Base to Enterprise Services license for spare Sup config | L-C4500E-LB-IP-UPG 4500E LAN BASE TO IP BASE SOFTWR LIC ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED | C4500E-LB-IPB=-LAN BASE TO IP BASE LICS SPARE | Cisco Catalyst 4500E LAN Base to Enterprise Services IOS Upgrade License | Cisco 4500E Series Switch LAN Base to Enterprise Services IOS Update Paper License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Renewable | No | N/A | No | N/A | N/A |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
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Zachariah Cole
4
Reliable option for redundant 4500E setups.
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Alfred Winslow
5
Cisco licensing behaved exactly as expected.
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Barton Ellison
3
Good safeguard for enterprise core environments.
C
Cedric Nolan
4
Straightforward spare licensing process.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 4500E Series Switch IP Base to Enterprise Services license (SKU C4500E-IP-ES-S=)?
The C4500E-IP-ES-S= is a perpetual license upgrade that unlocks advanced Enterprise Services features on a spare or replacement Supervisor for the Cisco Catalyst 4500E switch series.
Which advanced features does the Enterprise Services license enable on the 4500E?
It enables MPLS, Segment Routing, VXLAN, EVPN, advanced QoS, hardware-based multicast, application visibility and control, and comprehensive security services.
Is the Enterprise Services license for the 4500E Series perpetual or term-based?
The C4500E-IP-ES-S= license is perpetual, with no expiration, ensuring continuous access to all Enterprise Services features after activation.
Which Supervisor Engine models support the C4500E-IP-ES-S= license?
This license is supported on Cisco Supervisor Engine 8-E, 9-E, and 10-E modules used within the Catalyst 4500E chassis.