Cisco C3850-24-L-E LAN Base to IP Services License | Enterprise — C3850-24-L-E

Move a Catalyst 3850 24-port LAN Base deployment into a more capable routed-access role with Cisco IP Services licensing. This paper entitlement is intended for organizations that need more than basic switching, including richer Layer 3 functionality and broader control over campus traffic paths. For infrastructure teams, the value is in preserving the installed base while expanding what the platform can do. Rather than funding a hardware refresh, this license path lets you activate the software tier required for more demanding access-layer designs, segmentation strategies, and routing-dependent services. It is a practical choice when the switch is already in place and the network design has outgrown LAN Base constraints. The result is a cleaner upgrade path, better alignment with enterprise routing requirements, and a more efficient use of capital already committed to Catalyst 3850 infrastructure. Ideal For Upgrade a Catalyst 3850 access switch from LAN Base to IP Services Enable routed access in a campus distribution or access layer Expand feature access without replacing deployed switching hardware Standardize licensing across Cisco Catalyst 3850 network segments Why This Product 1 Adds IP Services capability versus LAN Base only 2 Preserves deployed Catalyst 3850 hardware investment 3 Targets routed access use cases instead of basic switching 4 Provides a software upgrade path rather than a switch replacement