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L-C4500E-LB-IP
UPG 4500E LAN BASE TO IP BASE SOFTWR LIC ELECTRONICALLY DELI...
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L-C4500E-LB-IP-UPG 4500E LAN BASE TO IP BASE SOFTWR LIC ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED is a network management software upgrade designed to transform devices from basic LAN operations to enhanced IP-based functionalities. This electronically delivered license provides a seamless upgrade process through an online activation using a digital key, and is intended for environments ranging from small-to-medium businesses to enterprises that require robust network features and improved device capabilities.
Specifically engineered for IT administration and network optimization, this upgrade facilitates advanced IP routing and network services on supported devices. The upgrade is licensed on a lifetime basis, ensuring ongoing benefits without recurring fees, and is ideal for organizations seeking to maximize network performance while maintaining an efficient activation process and reducing downtime.
L-C4500E-LB-IP price is $2,989.00, a 79% saving from the Cisco list price of $14,206.00. L-C4500E-LB-IP is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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A multinational enterprise campus running Catalyst 4500E switches needs scalable, automated routing between distribution blocks. By applying the L-C4500E-LB-IP-UPG 4500E LAN Base to IP Base software license (electronically delivered), IT teams unlock OSPF, EIGRP and VRF-Lite features. The outcome: simplified route management, sub-50 ms failover, and segmented networks that scale with zero forklift upgrades.
A corporate headquarters deploying unified communications on Catalyst 4500E struggles with jitter and packet loss under LAN Base. Upgrading to IP Base via L-C4500E-LB-IP-UPG (electronically delivered) activates advanced QoS, policy-based routing and WRED. As a result, voice and video streams gain priority, ensuring sub-5 ms latency, 99.999% uptime and a consistent end-user experience across all branches.
A regional hospital network must isolate medical devices, guest Wi-Fi and administrative VLANs on Catalyst 4500E. The L-C4500E-LB-IP-UPG 4500E LAN Base to IP Base license (electronically delivered) enables VRF-Lite and dynamic routing per tenant. This delivers HIPAA-compliant segmentation, reduces attack surface and provides granular traffic control without additional hardware.
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| L-C4500E-LB-IP |  L-C4500E-IP-ES |  C4500E-LB-ES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Operating System |
| License Type | Perpetual | Volume | Perpetual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | License Certificate |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Physical |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes |
| Product Name | L-C4500E-LB-IP-UPG 4500E LAN BASE TO IP BASE SOFTWR LIC ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED | L-C4500E-IP-ES-UPG 4500E IP BASE TO ENTERPRISE SERVICES SOFTWARE LICENSE | Cisco 4500E Series Switch LAN Base to Enterprise Services IOS Update Paper License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | No |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global |
Every unit is authentic, sourced through trusted and authorised channels, and serial-verified on request. Genuine networking and IT hardware, guaranteed, or your money back.
New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
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.
Our specialists assist with compatibility, configuration, licensing, and installation, before and after you buy. Real hardware expertise, whenever you need it.
dispatched quickly and shipped worldwide from regional hubs, fully tracked and insured.
LAN Base to IP Base upgrade activated cleanly and expanded routing features without disruption.
Electronic delivery made the upgrade fast and predictable for our core switch.
Reliable Cisco license that improved Layer 3 functionality instantly.
Straightforward upgrade that worked exactly as documented.
Helped standardize IP Base features across our 4500E chassis.
The UPG 4500E LAN Base to IP Base software license is an electronic upgrade that unlocks advanced routing, security, and management features on Cisco Catalyst 4500E series switches.
This license applies exclusively to Cisco Catalyst 4500E series switches running LAN Base software.
IP Base unlocks advanced Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP), enhanced QoS, multicast services, and additional security functions not available in LAN Base.
The license is delivered electronically via a Cisco entitlement certificate and activation key sent to your registered email address.
The exact SKU for this upgrade is L-C4500E-LB-IP.
Activate the license using Cisco Smart Licensing by registering your Smart Account, then install the entitlement certificate via the switch CLI.
Yes, a Cisco Smart Account is required to register, manage, and report usage of the IP Base license.
Your switch must be running Cisco IOS XE version 3.7.0E or later and be reachable by Cisco Smart Licensing.
You will receive the electronic license within one business day after your purchase is confirmed.
Yes, the license is device-bound but can be transferred using Cisco’s Smart Licensing portability procedures in your Smart Account.
This is a perpetual license; once activated, it remains valid for the life of the switch.
Exceeding the licensed feature set will disable IP Base functions until you restore compliance or upgrade your license.
Cisco TAC support and Software Application Support Services (SWSS) are available based on the terms of your existing service contract.
Yes, you can revert by removing the IP Base entitlement certificate from the switch and rebooting the device.
Electronically delivered licenses are non-refundable but may be eligible for replacement under Cisco’s License Replacement Policy within 30 days of purchase.
Use the Cisco CLI commands "show license detail" or "show version" to confirm the active IP Base entitlement on your switch.
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