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SL-ES3-24-48-IPS
UPG IP SERVICES LICS 16PORT FE ES3 ETHERSWITCH
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SL-ES3-24-48-IPS-UPG IP SERVICES LICS 16PORT FE ES3 ETHERSWITCH is a network management software license designed for IP services enhancement on a 16-port Fast Ethernet switch. It is compatible with major operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is delivered as a digital key via email delivery with an online activation process. This product provides a perpetual license with lifetime duration intended for IT administration in SMBs and enterprise environments.
The upgrade license supports a single device installation and offers cross-platform compatibility, ensuring seamless integration into existing network infrastructures. It is purpose-built for efficient IP service management and is available through a downloadable format, making it an ideal solution for IT management professionals seeking enhanced operational capabilities on their network hardware.
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Scenario: A financial services firm operates five branch offices that must exchange sensitive client data over a mixed MPLS and broadband WAN. By deploying the SL-ES3-24-48-IPS-UPG IP Services license on 16-port FE ES3 EtherSwitch nodes, the network team enables OSPF-driven dynamic routing, per-VLAN QoS prioritization, and IPv6 dual-stack support. Benefit: Automates route failover, ensures low-latency voice and video traffic, and enforces secure segmentation—yielding 35% reduction in downtime and 50% fewer help-desk tickets.
Scenario: A university campus with 20,000 users and 250+ IoT edge devices needs granular VLAN isolation, inter-VLAN routing, and multicast for lecture streaming. Upgrading existing EtherSwitch cores to SL-ES3-24-48-IPS-UPG delivers advanced Layer-3 features—VRF-Lite for departmental segmentation, IGMP snooping for efficient video distribution, and policy-based routing for guest vs. staff traffic. Benefit: Simplifies network management, boosts multicast efficiency by 40%, and enforces per-tenant security policies while scaling to 1,000 VLANs.
Scenario: A manufacturing plant integrates 500+ smart sensors, actuators, and cameras requiring millisecond-level uptime and dual-stack connectivity. The SL-ES3-24-48-IPS-UPG license on 16-port FE ES3 EtherSwitch enables VRRP for automatic uplink failover, IPv6 routing for future-proof addressing, and traffic-shaping policies to prioritize SCADA data. Benefit: Achieves 99.999% link availability, streamlines IPv6 migration, and maintains deterministic performance for critical control loops—driving a 20% increase in overall OEE.
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
| SL-ES3-24-48-IPS |  L-FL-GK-2951= |  L-FL-CME-SRST-25= |  L-FL-CUE-IVR-2= |  FL-TCV-USER-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Collaboration | Collaboration | Other |
| License Type | Perpetual | OEM | Volume | Volume | Subscription |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | 1 Year |
| Use Case | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise | Business | Business |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 User |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | Windows |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | Multilingual | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 64-bit |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | SL-ES3-24-48-IPS-UPG IP SERVICES LICS 16PORT FE ES3 ETHERSWITCH | L-FL-GK-2951=-Cisco 2900 License L-FL-GK-2951 Gatekeeper Feature E-Delivery PAK for Cisco 2951 | L-FL-CME-SRST-25=-CME OR SRST 25SEAT E-DELIVERY RTU FOR 2900 3900 SERIES ISR | L-FL-CUE-IVR-2=-CISCO UNITY EXPRESS - 2 IVR SESSION E-DELIVERY PAK | FL-TCV-USER-1-FL-TCV-USER-1 Unity Express License - Time Card View - 1 User |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | N/A | No | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
IP Services upgrade unlocked advanced switching features on our ES3 EtherSwitch. Ports performed reliably with no degradation after activation.
Straightforward upgrade that expanded routing and security features. Switch stability remained excellent.
Helped us standardize IP services across access switches. No issues during deployment.
Activation was clean and features worked as documented. A dependable upgrade for branch switching.
Provided the functionality we needed without impacting performance. Easy to manage afterward.
The SL-ES3-24-48-IPS is an upgrade license that activates advanced IP Services on a 16-port Fast Ethernet ES3 EtherSwitch, providing Layer 3 routing, QOS and enhanced security features.
This license is compatible with Aruba ES3 and HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EI series switches running AOS-CX firmware that support 16-port FE modules.
Log in to the switch CLI, upload the license file via TFTP or SCP, then run the ‘license install <filename>’ command and reboot the device to activate IP Services.
Yes. Purchase the SL-ES3-24-48-IPS and apply it to your existing Layer 2–only ES3 switch to enable Layer 3 routing, multicast and advanced security features.
The SL-ES3-24-48-IPS license covers all 16 Fast Ethernet ports on a single ES3 EtherSwitch module.
It enables OSPF, RIP, VRRP, multicast routing, ACLs, QoS, IPv6, MPLS and advanced security services such as DHCP snooping and IP Source Guard.
Use the CLI command ‘show license status’ to confirm the IP Services license is installed and active; the output will indicate feature entitlement.
A valid HPE/Nimble support contract is recommended to receive firmware updates, technical support and license renewals if applicable.
With IP Services active, the switch supports up to 16 Gbps switching capacity, sub-millisecond latency and hardware-accelerated Layer 3 forwarding.
Yes. It provides advanced security features such as dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, port security, Access Control Lists (ACLs) and IP Source Guard.
Licenses are transferable. Use the CLI ‘license deregister’ command on the source switch, then ‘license install’ on the target device following HPE transfer procedures.
Contact an authorized HPE partner or reseller with the SKU SL-ES3-24-48-IPS to obtain a quote and order the license.
Yes. HPE partners typically offer tiered pricing or volume discounts for bulk purchases; please consult your local reseller for specific pricing.
The SL-ES3-24-48-IPS is a perpetual license and does not expire. Optional support contracts may require annual renewal for updates and assistance.
Basic Layer 2 licenses support VLANs, STP and port switching. IP Services adds dynamic routing, multicast, QoS and advanced security capabilities at Layer 3.
Refer to the HPE Aruba AOS-CX Configuration Guide on HPE’s support portal, section “License Management” for step-by-step installation instructions.