Cisco Catalyst 3650 DNA Advantage License
This Cisco DNA Advantage license provides advanced network management and automation capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches over a 5-year term.
- Advanced Features: Unlock intelligent network insights, automation, and programmability for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security features, crucial for regulatory adherence.
- Extended Operation: Ensures continued access to software updates, patches, and Cisco's technical support for 5 years.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports 24 ports, providing the necessary licensing for your network infrastructure's growth.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 3650 DNA Advantage license is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks advanced features and capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches. This 5-year term license provides access to intelligent network automation, programmability, and enhanced security features, ensuring your network operates at peak performance and remains compliant with evolving standards.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for managing and optimizing their network infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 3650 hardware, providing a unified platform for network operations, troubleshooting, and strategic planning.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and workflows, reducing manual effort and potential for human error.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic, performance, and security events.
- Programmability: Enable custom scripting and integration with other IT systems for tailored network control.
- Security Features: Access advanced security protocols and threat detection capabilities.
- Software Updates: Entitlement to the latest software releases, patches, and bug fixes throughout the license term.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade network intelligence and control without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, such as provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across multiple devices. Streamline network operations by reducing manual intervention and accelerating service deployment.
organizations with growing network complexity, teams managing distributed sites, businesses seeking operational efficiency gains
Enhance Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the process of monitoring network performance, identifying bottlenecks, and troubleshooting issues with advanced analytics. Provide IT professionals with deeper insights into traffic patterns and user behavior to optimize network resources.
businesses requiring proactive network health monitoring, IT departments focused on performance optimization, organizations with critical uptime requirements
Improve Security Posture and Compliance
Automate the deployment of security policies and ensure devices are running the latest secure software versions. Protect sensitive business data by maintaining a compliant and secure network infrastructure against evolving threats.
companies with strict data privacy requirements, organizations subject to industry regulations, businesses needing to reduce security vulnerabilities
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced network automation, programmability, and analytics for enhanced operational efficiency and control.
24-Port Capacity
Provides licensing for network switches supporting up to 24 ports, suitable for departmental or small to medium-sized network deployments.
5-Year Term License
Ensures continuous access to features, updates, and support for a predictable period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible payment model that aligns operational expenses with ongoing service value.
Cisco Catalyst 3650 Compatibility
Directly enhances the capabilities of existing Cisco Catalyst 3650 infrastructure, maximizing hardware investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high availability, and strict compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are supported by advanced network management features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must comply with HIPAA, necessitating secure, reliable, and auditable network infrastructure managed with advanced tools.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on consistent network performance for point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management, benefiting from automation and visibility to ensure smooth operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from the automation and control offered by DNA Advantage for efficiency and uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced features for network management, automation, and programmability on Cisco Catalyst switches. It offers enhanced visibility, security, and operational efficiency compared to lower license tiers.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C3650-DNA-A-24-5Y, is for Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches and covers up to 24 ports.
What is the benefit of a 5-year term license?
A 5-year term license provides cost predictability and ensures uninterrupted access to software updates, security patches, and Cisco technical support for an extended period, safeguarding your network investment.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.