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L-C4500E-IP-ES
UPG 4500E IP BASE TO ENTERPRISE SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSE
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L-C4500E-IP-ES-UPG 4500E IP BASE TO ENTERPRISE SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSE is a network management upgrade that transitions a Cisco 4500E series device from standard IP Base functionality to a full-featured Enterprise Services suite. Designed as a volume license with a lifetime duration, this upgrade is key for enterprise deployments needing advanced routing, security, and network management capabilities without the complexities of multiple user or device restrictions.
Specifically tailored for enterprise IT environments, this license is delivered via a digital key and activated online, ensuring rapid provisioning and seamless integration into existing network infrastructures. With compatibility focused on the network device itself rather than standard operating systems, it supports businesses looking to enhance infrastructure performance while relying on vendor-supported activation and downloadable software format.
L-C4500E-IP-ES price is $4,036.00, a 71.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $14,206.00. L-C4500E-IP-ES is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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In a large university campus upgrading from IP Base to Enterprise Services using the L-C4500E-IP-ES-UPG 4500E IP BASE TO ENTERPRISE SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSE, IT teams unlock advanced OSPF, BGP and MPLS capabilities on Catalyst 4500E switches. This enables a resilient, multilayer routing fabric across five buildings, automating failover and reducing manual configuration. Benefit: 30% faster traffic convergence, simplified network operations, and futureproof scalability for 10,000+ users.
A national retail chain deploys Cisco Catalyst 4500E switches at edge aggregation and upgrades with L-C4500E-IP-ES-UPG 4500E IP BASE TO ENTERPRISE SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSE to enable EVPN-VXLAN tunneling and advanced micro-segmentation. The solution delivers seamless VM mobility between data centers, encrypted east-west traffic, and dynamic ARP suppression. Benefit: 40% improvement in VM migration speed, enhanced security isolation, and 5-year infrastructure longevity.
A global managed services provider implements the L-C4500E-IP-ES-UPG 4500E IP BASE TO ENTERPRISE SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSE on distributed Catalyst 4500E nodes to enforce multi-tenant routing, granular QoS policies and hardware BFD monitoring. This supports SLA-driven voice, video and data services over MPLS and IP VPNs across 200 sites. Benefit: 99.99% uptime, deterministic application performance, and automated security segmentation for regulated workloads.
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| L-C4500E-IP-ES |  L-C4500E-LB-IP |  C4500E-LB-ES |  L-C4500E-LB-ES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Operating System | Network Management |
| License Type | Volume | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | License Certificate | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Physical | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | L-C4500E-IP-ES-UPG 4500E IP BASE TO ENTERPRISE SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSE | L-C4500E-LB-IP-UPG 4500E LAN BASE TO IP BASE SOFTWR LIC ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED | Cisco 4500E Series Switch LAN Base to Enterprise Services IOS Update Paper License | L-C4500E-LB-ES-UPG 4500E LAN BASE TO ENT SVCS SOFTWR LIC ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global |
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IP Base to Enterprise Services upgrade expanded routing capabilities.
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Improved core network functionality significantly.
Activation was clean and efficient.
Strong upgrade for enterprise cores.
The Cisco UPG 4500E IP Base to Enterprise Services Software License (L-C4500E-IP-ES) is a perpetual upgrade that unlocks advanced Enterprise Services features on Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engines.
This upgrade license provides enhanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, advanced QoS, IPv6, multicast services, and comprehensive security features.
The L-C4500E-IP-ES license is supported on Cisco Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine 6-E and Supervisor Engine 6L-E platforms running IOS XE.
You can purchase SKU L-C4500E-IP-ES through authorized Cisco channel partners or via the Cisco Commerce Workspace with a valid service contract.
This product is a perpetual, node-locked license managed through Cisco Smart Software Licensing for entitlement tracking and compliance.
Install the license file using the CLI command 'license install', then commit and reload the supervisor engine for automatic activation.
Run 'show license detail' on the Supervisor Engine CLI; the output will list 'Enterprise Services' as active under the installed licenses section.
The license itself is perpetual; ongoing software updates and technical support require a separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care contract.
IP Base provides foundational Layer 2/3 features, while Enterprise Services adds advanced routing, MPLS, multicast, and enhanced security capabilities.
Provisioning typically completes within minutes after license installation, commit, and supervisor engine reload.
Yes; order SKU L-C4500E-IP-ES, install the new license file, and reload the device to complete the migration.
Yes; the license relies on Cisco Smart Software Manager for authorization, accounting, and usage reporting.
The perpetual license remains active, but you will lose access to Cisco TAC support and software updates until the Smart Net contract is renewed.
Yes; the Enterprise Services license enables VRF Lite and full VRF, allowing secure traffic segmentation on Catalyst 4500E.
Absolutely; the license is supported in both active/standby and non-stop forwarding configurations for Cisco Catalyst 4500E.
Comprehensive configuration guides and release notes are available on Cisco’s official website under the Catalyst 4500E software documentation section.
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