Question : csico catalyst3500

hi experts,
i have 3500 series catalyst, with the fallowing old ios

Old_Data_Center#show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C3500XL Software (C3500XL-C3H2S-M), Version 12.0(5)XU, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 1986-2000 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Mon 03-Apr-00 17:31 by swati
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x00301398
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would you please tell me which IOS i should install for layer 3 switching capabilites
on this 3500 switch.
Thanks.

Answer : csico catalyst3500

I'm afraid the 3500 didnt support layer-3 switching, layer-3 capabilities is supported in the 3550 with IP Base images (for Basic functionality) or IP Services images (for extended functionality)

I'm sure you're aware the 3500 has passed EOL & EOS