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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 Overview
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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L-C4500E-IP-ES Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Volume
- 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
- L-C4500E-IP-ES-UPG 4500E IP BASE TO ENTERPRISE SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSE
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- N/A
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
L-C4500E-IP-ES Use Case
Campus Network Fabric Consolidation with L-C4500E-IP-ES-UPG
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.
Data Center EVPN-VXLAN Leaf-Spine Extension
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.
Managed Enterprise WAN with Advanced QoS and Security Segmentation
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.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 L-C4500E-IP-ES |  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 License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Operating System | Network Management |
| License Type | Volume | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | License Certificate | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | N/A | 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 | Physical | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | 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-IP-ES=-Cisco Catalyst 4500E IP Base to Enterprise Services IOS upgrade 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 | Yes | No | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Renewable | N/A | No | N/A | N/A | No |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Oswald Fisher
4
Reliable Cisco electronic licensing.
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Perry Whitman
5
Improved core network functionality significantly.
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Quincy Marshall
3
Activation was clean and efficient.
R
Rupert Ellwood
4
Strong upgrade for enterprise cores.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco UPG 4500E IP Base to Enterprise Services Software License (SKU L-C4500E-IP-ES)?
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.
Which advanced features are enabled by the Enterprise Services license on Catalyst 4500E?
This upgrade license provides enhanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, advanced QoS, IPv6, multicast services, and comprehensive security features.
Which Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine models support this upgrade license?
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.
How do I order the UPG 4500E IP Base to Enterprise Services Software License?
You can purchase SKU L-C4500E-IP-ES through authorized Cisco channel partners or via the Cisco Commerce Workspace with a valid service contract.