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

Expand Catalyst 4500E capability with a LAN Base to IP Base software upgrade license designed for teams that need more from an installed switching platform. Rather than replacing hardware, this entitlement JTFfts the software feature set to support broader network requirements and more consistent operational planning. For infrastructure teams, the value is in preserving platform investment while unlocking the software tier needed for evolving campus or distribution designs. That makes it easier to align feature access with network architecture, procurement timing, and lifecycle strategy. When a switch family is already deployed, a software upgrade license can be the most direct path to extending its role in the environment. This license is a practical fit for organizations that want to standardize capabilities across Catalyst 4500E deployments and avoid the cost and disruption of premature hardware refreshes. It gives procurement and engineering a clear entitlement path for moving from LAN Base to IP Base on a known platform. Ideal For Campus network teams upgrading Catalyst 4500E feature tiers Distribution-layer environments standardizing on IP Base capabilities Procurement teams extending platform life without hardware replacement IT organizations aligning switch software with routing and policy requirements Why This Product 1 Upgrades software tier without replacing the switch 2 Targets Catalyst 4500E specifically 3 Moves from LAN Base to IP Base 4 Supports lifecycle extension for deployed infrastructure