Cisco Catalyst 3650 DNA Advantage Software License
Unlock advanced network management and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches with a 5-year Cisco DNA Advantage software license.
- Advanced Network Features: Gain access to enhanced routing, security, and automation capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance and avoid service disruptions with a defined term.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network operations through centralized management and policy enforcement.
- Future-Ready Infrastructure: Equip your network with the latest software features for evolving business needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage software license provides a 5-year subscription for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches. It unlocks a suite of advanced network capabilities, including enhanced security features, automation tools, and intelligent network insights, crucial for modern business operations.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly into existing Cisco Catalyst 3650 switch deployments. It ensures that your network infrastructure is optimized for performance, security, and manageability, supporting your core business functions without the overhead of enterprise-level complexity.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Automated Workflows: Simplify network configuration and management tasks.
- Advanced Security Policies: Implement granular security controls to protect your business data.
- Software-Defined Networking: Enable flexible and programmable network infrastructure.
- Centralized Management: Streamline operations through a unified platform for policy and device management.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to elevate their network capabilities and ensure long-term operational excellence.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, such as configuration deployment and policy updates. Streamline network operations and reduce the risk of human error in managing complex switch configurations.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, IT departments managing multiple network devices, companies seeking operational efficiency gains
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies across your network infrastructure. Automate threat detection and response capabilities to protect sensitive business data from evolving cyber threats.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations with strict compliance requirements, businesses operating in high-threat environments, networks requiring granular access control
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and device performance metrics. Optimize network resource allocation and proactively identify potential bottlenecks before they impact business operations.
businesses reliant on high network availability, organizations experiencing performance issues, IT teams needing better diagnostic tools, networks supporting critical business applications
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced network features for enhanced security, automation, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches.
48-Port License
Provides licensing coverage for switches equipped with 48 network ports, suitable for core or distribution layer deployments.
5-Year Term License
Ensures continuous access to features and support for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and lifecycle management.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable operational expense model for software access and ongoing updates.
Platform Licensing
Applies to the Cisco Catalyst 3650 platform, integrating advanced software capabilities directly into your existing hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and high availability for their networks to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted trading and customer service operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure, reliable networks to support critical patient care systems and comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, demanding efficient and secure operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments need resilient and secure networks to manage operational technology (OT) and IT systems, ensuring production continuity and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced features for Cisco networking hardware, including enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches with 48 ports. Ensure your hardware model is compatible before purchasing.
What does a 5-year term license mean?
A 5-year term license means you have the rights to use the Cisco DNA Advantage software features for your specified devices for a continuous period of five years from the activation date. It typically includes access to software updates and technical support during this term.
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.