Cisco Catalyst 3850 Advantage Software Subscription 3-Year
Maintain optimal network performance and security with a 3-year Cisco Catalyst 3850 Advantage software subscription, ensuring continuous access to essential features and support.
- Continuous Feature Access: Entitlement to the latest software features and updates for your Cisco C3850 platform.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Benefit from ongoing security patches and vulnerability management to protect your network infrastructure.
- Operational Stability: Ensure consistent network operation and minimize downtime with access to Cisco's technical support resources.
- Licensing Compliance: Maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing agreements and avoid potential penalties or service disruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco's Catalyst 3850 platform, specifically the Advantage tier, providing access to advanced software features and ongoing support. It ensures your network hardware remains current with the latest software capabilities and security enhancements.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription fits into environments utilizing Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches. It supports businesses that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations, ensuring reliability and access to critical network services.
- Advanced Software Features: Unlock enhanced routing, switching, and security capabilities for your network.
- Ongoing Security Updates: Receive regular patches and threat intelligence to safeguard against evolving cyber threats.
- Technical Support Entitlement: Gain access to Cisco's expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Software Version Management: Ensure your network runs on the latest, most stable software releases.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to software licensing requirements and industry regulations.
This Cisco Advantage subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their network investment with continuous feature access and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to unlock sophisticated routing, switching, and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. Streamline network management and optimize traffic flow for critical business applications.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, hybrid cloud environments
Maintain Security and Compliance
Automate the delivery of security patches and vulnerability updates to protect against emerging threats. Ensure ongoing compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.
regulated industry networks, corporate IT infrastructure, secure communication channels, compliance-driven IT environments
Ensure Network Stability and Uptime
Streamline access to Cisco's technical support for rapid issue resolution and expert guidance. Minimize network downtime and maintain consistent operational performance for business-critical services.
business-critical operations, high-availability networks, production environments, essential IT services
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Provides access to advanced network features, security capabilities, and automation tools for enhanced network control and performance.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to software updates, security patches, and technical support for a predictable period, simplifying budget management.
Platform Licensing
Secures the necessary software entitlements for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 platform, ensuring compliance and preventing service interruptions.
Ongoing Security Updates
Protects the network against evolving cyber threats by providing timely security patches and vulnerability fixes.
Access to Cisco TAC
Grants entitlement to Cisco's Technical Assistance Center for expert troubleshooting and support, minimizing downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and high availability to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making advanced network features and timely security updates critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure network infrastructure and reliable access to patient data, supported by advanced network features and ongoing security.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and automation, demanding consistent performance and protection against cyber threats to prevent production downtime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with significant data flows, requiring scalable solutions with advanced features for traffic management and robust security to protect student and research data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription tier that unlocks advanced features, automation, and security capabilities for Cisco networking platforms like the Catalyst 3850. It ensures your network has access to the latest innovations and security enhancements.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches. The specific model and port count are indicated in the product details.
What happens when the 3-year term expires?
Upon expiration, the advanced features and support enabled by the subscription will cease. Renewal is required to maintain access to these benefits and ensure continued compliance and security.
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.