Product Type | RTU License Upgrade |
Compatible Model | Cisco Catalyst 3650-48 Series Switches |
License Tier Upgrade | IP Base to IP Services |
License Type | Right-To-Use (RTU) |
Intended Use | Software feature upgrade for enhanced Layer 3 routing |
Upgrade Features | OSPF, EIGRP, PIM, BGP, Policy Routing |
Hardware Requirement | Cisco Catalyst 3650-48 with IP Base image |
Switch Series Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series |
CISCO C3650-48 IP Base to IP Services RTU License


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- Enables enterprise-grade routing features without replacing hardware
- TAA compliance supports deployment in regulated and government sectors
- RTU licensing model offers immediate feature activation and scalability
Product Overview
The CISCO C3650-48 IP Base to IP Services RTU License upgrades Cisco Catalyst 3650-48 switches from base-level functions to advanced IP Services features. As an RTU upgrade, it enables protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP, enhancing Layer 3 routing capabilities. This TAA-compliant software, manufactured in the United States, supports scalable enterprise networks and extends infrastructure ROI by avoiding hardware replacement. Further technical details must be confirmed with Cisco documentation.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Delivery Method | RTU (Right-To-Use) Software Activation |
License Term | Perpetual (RTU model) |
Cisco Smart Licensing | Not required for RTU on 3650 series |
Management Platform Compatibility | Cisco IOS XE |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Regulatory Approval | Complies with Cisco's standard software compliance policies |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability | None (software license only) |
Interfaces
Dependencies on Hardware Interfaces | Requires hardware ports and interfaces of Catalyst 3650-48 switch |
Advanced Security Features
Routing Protocol Support | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, Policy-Based Routing |
IPv6 Routing | Supported (with IP Services license) |
MPLS Support | Yes (requires IP Services license) |
VRF Support | Yes |
Policy-Based Routing | Yes |
Static and Dynamic NAT | Supported |
Security Features Enhancement | ACLs, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard (via switch hardware features) |
Physical & Environmental
Physical Form | License (no hardware form factor) |
Shipment Format | Electronically delivered or license key activation |
Packaging | Electronic delivery — no physical packaging |
Additional Features
Multicast Routing Support | Yes (PIM SM, PIM DM, IGMP v1/v2/v3) |
QoS Feature Set | Advanced QoS available with IP Services license |
GRE Tunneling Support | Yes |
Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF) | Supported |
Cisco StackWise-160 Support | Yes (depends on underlying 3650 hardware) |
Network Visibility | NetFlow Lite support with IP Services license |
Routing Table Support | Enhanced route scaling with IP Services feature set |