Cisco CAT4500E IOS IP Base Upgrade SSH | Cisco IOS, Enterprise Licensing — S45EIBUK9-15201E=

Strengthen access control on Cisco Catalyst 4500E switches with an IOS IP Base upgrade that includes SSH support. This license is built for environments that need secure remote administration, consistent policy enforcement, and a cleaner path away from legacy management methods. For infrastructure teams, the value is operational control. SSH helps protect credentials and management sessions while preserving the familiar IOS workflow used across Cisco switching estates. That makes it easier to align access practices across distributed sites, campus networks, and managed enterprise environments. Because this is a software entitlement rather than a hardware refresh, it gives you a targeted way to extend the life and utility of existing Catalyst 4500E investments. It is a practical choice when the goal is to improve administrative security and maintain platform continuity without introducing unnecessary change into the network core. Ideal For Securing remote switch administration on Catalyst 4500E deployments Standardizing SSH-based access across campus network operations Extending the useful life of installed Cisco switching hardware Supporting controlled management access in enterprise IT environments Why This Product 1 Adds SSH management without hardware replacement 2 Targets Catalyst 4500E environments specifically 3 Supports secure administrative access over legacy methods 4 Fits organizations standardizing Cisco IOS licensing