Switch> enable Switch# show version
Unlike LAN Base or IP Base images, the variant unlocks dynamic routing. With this image, a Catalyst 3560 can peer BGP with an ISP, run OSPF across 100 VLANs, and participate in EIGRP. This transforms a $500 access switch into a capable small-core router.
for external network and internet edge connectivity. c3560ipservicesk9mz1502se11bin
Switch# configure terminal Switch(config)# boot system flash:/c3560ipservicesk9mz1502se11.bin Switch(config)# end Switch# write memory Switch# reload
If the switch reboots repeatedly, hold the Mode button for 10 seconds during power-on to enter ROMmon (switch: prompt), then manually set boot . Switch> enable Switch# show version Unlike LAN Base
As a "SE11" release, this image is the result of many years of bug fixes. In the Cisco lifecycle, a double-digit maintenance release (like 11) is generally considered extremely stable and "rock solid" for production environments. Security (Critical):
After the switch reboots, perform key verification steps: for external network and internet edge connectivity
(Alternatively, if you download the alternative web-bundle .tar package, use the single command archive download-sw tftp://192.168.1.50/c3560-ipservicesk9-tar.150-2.SE11.tar to automate the extraction, transfer, and boot updates safely.) Step 3: Configure the Switch Boot Target