Cisco C3850-12 LAN Base to IP Base E-Delivery License | Catalyst 3850 — C3850-12-L-S

Extend the capability of a Cisco Catalyst 3850 12-port switch with a LAN Base to IP Base e-delivery license. This entitlement is built for organizations that want to unlock additional software functionality on an installed platform rather than fund a hardware refresh. It is a practical way to match switch features to the needs of the network as routing requirements grow. Because the license is delivered electronically, procurement and operations can move quickly from purchase to activation. That matters when you are standardizing feature sets across access layers, consolidating switch roles, or preparing a campus edge for more advanced IP services. The IP Base tier gives you a more capable software position than LAN Base, helping teams support environments where basic switching is no longer enough. For infrastructure leaders, the appeal is control. You keep the existing hardware investment, add the software rights you need, and avoid the cost and disruption of replacing a functioning switch just to gain feature access. It is a disciplined upgrade path for enterprises that value lifecycle efficiency and clear entitlement management. Ideal For Upgrade an installed Catalyst 3850 12-port switch to IP Base features Standardize access-layer feature tiers across campus network deployments Add routing-oriented capabilities without replacing existing hardware Support procurement of a targeted software entitlement for switch lifecycle management Why This Product 1 Upgrades existing hardware instead of forcing a switch replacement 2 Electronic delivery speeds entitlement fulfillment 3 IP Base access adds more capability than LAN Base 4 Targeted licensing helps control software spend