Cisco Catalyst 3850 Advanced Perpetual License
This Cisco ONE Advanced Perpetual license unlocks advanced capabilities for your Catalyst 3850 24-port fiber switch, ensuring continued feature access and operational continuity.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced network services and management capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3850.
- Perpetual Entitlement: Gain permanent access to the licensed software features without recurring subscription fees.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to software licensing requirements and avoid potential operational disruptions.
- Platform Stability: Ensure your network infrastructure operates with the full intended feature set for critical business functions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE Advanced Perpetual License provides permanent access to a suite of advanced software features for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 platform. This license is designed to enhance the functionality and management capabilities of your network infrastructure, offering a cost-effective solution for long-term feature utilization.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network hardware. It integrates directly with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches, providing essential upgrades and features that support critical business operations and network performance.
- Perpetual Software Access: Own the license indefinitely, eliminating future subscription costs for the enabled features.
- Advanced Feature Set: Unlock sophisticated routing, security, and management capabilities beyond the base software.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches with fiber port configurations.
- Simplified Licensing: Consolidate software entitlements for your core network infrastructure.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network runs with the full feature set required for demanding business applications.
Secure advanced network functionality and long-term value with this perpetual Cisco license, perfect for businesses seeking enterprise-grade features without ongoing subscription overhead.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Services
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols and advanced Quality of Service (QoS) policies. Streamline network segmentation for enhanced security and performance across critical business applications.
On-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Management & Visibility
Automate network monitoring and troubleshooting with advanced diagnostic tools. Streamline the management of complex network configurations for improved operational efficiency.
Centralized IT operations, distributed network infrastructure, IT teams managing multiple sites
Ensure Software Compliance & Feature Access
Organizations deploying Cisco hardware can ensure they are fully licensed for all required advanced features. Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations by having permanent access to necessary software capabilities.
Businesses with long-term hardware lifecycles, organizations requiring predictable IT budgeting, companies with strict IT audit requirements
Key Features
Perpetual License
Provides permanent access to licensed features, eliminating recurring subscription costs and ensuring long-term value.
Advanced Software Features
Unlocks enhanced routing, security, and management capabilities beyond the base operating system.
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port fiber switches.
Simplified IT Budgeting
Offers a one-time purchase model, making IT budget forecasting more predictable.
Enhanced Network Performance
Improves the overall efficiency and responsiveness of your business network.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure continuous network availability for critical patient care systems and data management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often demand robust network performance and security to support operational technology (OT) and ensure uninterrupted production lines.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating secure, high-performance networks to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the licensed software features indefinitely. Unlike subscription licenses, there are no recurring fees required to maintain access to the features you have purchased.
What specific features does the 'Advanced' license unlock?
The 'Advanced' tier typically includes enhanced routing capabilities, advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features, more robust security options, and improved network management tools beyond the base or network-advantage tiers. Specific feature sets are detailed in Cisco's official product documentation.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software license and does not include hardware support or maintenance. Hardware support contracts are typically purchased separately through Cisco or authorized partners like Zent Networks.
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.