Cisco Catalyst 4948 IP Base Upgrade License | Layer 3 Enterprise — WS-C4900-SW-LIC

Add the IP Base feature set to a Catalyst 4948 deployment and extend the switch beyond basic forwarding. This Cisco upgrade license is designed for infrastructure teams that need more control at the access or aggregation edge without replacing the underlying platform. IP Base is a practical step up when you want Layer 3 capabilities for segmentation, routing control, and more deliberate traffic handling across campus networks. It helps align the switch with environments that depend on predictable policy boundaries, stable operations, and a licensing path that keeps the hardware in service longer. For organizations managing mixed workloads, legacy campus closets, or phased refresh cycles, this license supports a measured expansion of capability. It is a better fit than a lower-tier option when the network needs more than simple switching, but does not require the full complexity of higher feature sets. Because it is a Cisco software license for the Catalyst 4948 family, it is intended for teams that already know the platform and want to unlock additional value from an installed base rather than add new hardware. Ideal For Upgrade an existing Catalyst 4948 deployment to add Layer 3 services Support campus segmentation in an installed Cisco switching environment Extend the life of a Catalyst 4900 platform during phased refresh planning Enable additional network control without replacing the switch hardware Why This Product 1 Adds IP Base features instead of replacing the switch 2 Supports Layer 3 control for more structured network design 3 Fits installed Catalyst 4948 environments 4 Helps extend platform value during refresh planning