Other network elements are not required.
IP performance optimization is a basic feature of a switch and is not under license control.
All models of S2720, S5700, and S6700 series switches support IP performance optimization.
For details about software mappings, visit Hardware Query Tool and search for the desired product model.
A device can only forward ICMPv4 packets with the Option field at Layer 3. Other IPv4 packets with the Option field will be discarded.