Cisco Catalyst 4500E LAN Base to Enterprise Services Upgrade License | EA — L-C4500E-LB-ES

Move a Catalyst 4500E deployment beyond LAN Base and into Enterprise Services with a targeted software upgrade license. This license is built for teams that have already standardized on the 4500E platform and want to extend capability without a hardware refresh. It preserves the investment in the existing switch while opening access to a richer feature set aligned to more demanding campus and aggregation requirements. For infrastructure teams, the value is in precision. Instead of replacing a proven chassis, you can align software capability to current operational needs and procurement constraints. That makes this a practical choice for environments where uptime, change control, and capital discipline matter more than broad platform replacement. It is also well suited to phased network modernization, where feature expansion must happen in controlled steps. Because this is a software upgrade license, it fits organizations that need a clean entitlement path for the Cisco Catalyst 4500E family. The result is a more capable switching platform with less disruption to the network and less waste in the budget. For enterprises that still rely on the 4500E, this license helps extend the useful life of the installed base while supporting more advanced service requirements. Ideal For Upgrade an existing Catalyst 4500E campus switch to a higher service tier Extend the life of a deployed 4500E chassis during a staged refresh cycle Enable advanced switching features in an enterprise access or aggregation layer Standardize licensing across Cisco Catalyst 4500E switches in a managed environment Why This Product 1 Software upgrade instead of hardware replacement 2 Moves from LAN Base to Enterprise Services 3 Built for Cisco Catalyst 4500E deployments 4 Helps extend the value of an installed switch platform