C3850-24 LAN Base to IP Base Paper RTU L | Cisco Licensing, Upgrade — C3850-24-L-S

Move a Catalyst 3850 deployment from LAN Base to IP Base with a paper right-to-use license that keeps the upgrade path straightforward. The C3850-24 LAN Base to IP Base Paper RTU L is intended for teams that want to unlock additional switching capabilities while preserving the installed hardware investment. This type of licensing is useful when network requirements grow beyond basic access-layer features and the environment needs more routing and control options. Rather than replacing switches, the license allows you to extend functionality in a way that fits operational and budget planning. For enterprise infrastructure teams, the value is in precision. You can align feature access with actual network requirements, avoid unnecessary hardware refreshes, and keep procurement tied to the platform already in service. That matters in environments where uptime, standardization, and lifecycle management are more important than chasing a lower entry price. If you are managing a Catalyst 3850 estate and need a clean upgrade path, this license supports that transition with minimal disruption to the existing deployment model. Ideal For Upgrade a Catalyst 3850 access switch from LAN Base to IP Base features Extend routing capabilities in an existing campus switching deployment Avoid hardware replacement when additional switch functionality is required Standardize licensing across a Catalyst 3850 fleet Why This Product 1 Upgrades features without hardware replacement 2 Paper RTU model simplifies entitlement management 3 Targets the Cisco Catalyst 3850 platform 4 Supports controlled expansion of switch capabilities