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: Allows you to segment a single physical switch into multiple isolated virtual routing tables for secure multi-tenancy.

The Catalyst 3560G-48PS switch, equipped with 48 10/100/1000Mbps ports and 4 SFP module slots, represents a typical deployment for this image. When running IP Services, the switch supports advanced QoS policies, ACLs, VLAN segmentation, and complete Layer 3 routing.

While the standard ipbase image handles basic static routing and static RIP, upgrading to ipservices completely transforms the Catalyst 3560 into a fully functional corporate core or distribution layer device. Advanced Routing Protocols

The /overwrite option replaces the existing image; using /leave-old-sw preserves the current image alongside the new one.

IP Services (the most advanced layer 3 license for this hardware).

, including advanced protocols like BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and PBR (Policy Based Routing). Final Stability 15.0(2)SE11

release represents the peak of stability for this hardware, fixing long-standing bugs before Cisco halted development. Legacy Lifeline

: Unrestricted topologies utilizing Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).