Cisco Catalyst 3850 DNA Advantage License
Enhance your Cisco Catalyst 3850 network infrastructure with a 5-year Cisco DNA Advantage subscription, unlocking advanced features for improved management and security.
- License Term: 5-year subscription ensures continuous access to advanced features and updates.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based billing provides predictable operational expenses.
- Platform: Applies to Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches with 48 ports.
- Value: Enables advanced network automation, security, and analytics without upfront capital expenditure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage license provides a 5-year subscription for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches, enabling a suite of advanced software features designed to automate network operations, enhance security, and provide deep visibility into network performance.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware, offering enterprise-grade capabilities to manage complex network environments efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Advanced Network Automation: Automates repetitive tasks, reducing manual configuration and potential errors.
- Enhanced Security Features: Provides granular access control, threat detection, and policy enforcement.
- Network Analytics and Assurance: Offers deep insights into network health, performance, and user experience.
- Software Subscription: Delivers continuous access to the latest software updates and feature enhancements.
- Compliance and Visibility: Simplifies network compliance and provides comprehensive visibility for better decision-making.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license offers a cost-effective, subscription-based solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network operations.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network configurations and policy deployments across multiple devices. Streamline network operations and reduce the risk of human error in complex environments.
organizations with distributed network infrastructure, teams managing multi-vendor network environments, businesses seeking to reduce operational overhead, companies with frequent network changes
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and access controls to protect sensitive business data. Automate threat detection and response to mitigate security risks proactively.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations subject to regulatory compliance, companies with remote or hybrid workforces, environments with a high volume of network traffic
Improve Network Visibility and Assurance
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to proactively identify and resolve issues. Enable teams to gain deep insights into application performance and user experience.
companies reliant on network performance for business operations, IT departments focused on service level agreements, organizations experiencing intermittent network performance issues, businesses with critical application uptime requirements
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and configurations.
Advanced Security Policies
Granular control over network access and threat mitigation.
Network Analytics and Assurance
Proactive identification of network issues and performance optimization.
Software Subscription Model
Predictable costs and continuous access to the latest features and updates.
Automation of Repetitive Tasks
Reduced manual effort, faster deployments, and fewer configuration errors.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and high availability to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted service, which DNA Advantage features facilitate through advanced threat detection and network assurance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA and ensure reliable network performance for critical patient care systems, supported by DNA Advantage's security and visibility tools.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from DNA Advantage's automation and assurance capabilities to maintain uptime and efficiency.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic user bases and diverse device types, requiring scalable network management and security features that DNA Advantage provides to ensure a stable learning environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst switches, including automation, security, and analytics capabilities. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C3850-DNA-A-48-5Y, is for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches with 48 ports. The 'Advantage' tier offers a richer feature set compared to the 'Essentials' tier.
What is the term and billing model?
This is a 5-year term license with a subscription-based billing model. This means you pay for the use of the software over the 5-year period, typically on an annual basis, providing predictable operational expenses.
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.