Cisco Catalyst 3850 DNA Advantage License
This 7-year Cisco DNA Advantage license for Catalyst 3850 switches unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Enjoy 7 years of continuous access to advanced software features and support.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based licensing provides predictable operational expenses.
- Platform Focus: Designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches, enhancing existing hardware investments.
- Key Value: Ensures network compliance, provides critical security updates, and enables feature-rich operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C3850 DNA ADVANTAGE, 48-PORT, 7 YEAR TERM LICENSE provides a subscription-based software entitlement for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches. This license unlocks advanced features for network automation, policy enforcement, security, and analytics, ensuring your network operates at peak performance and security.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage complex network environments efficiently. It integrates with existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 infrastructure, offering a pathway to enhanced network control and visibility without requiring a full hardware refresh.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and software image management.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular access control policies and gain visibility into network threats.
- Network Analytics: Obtain insights into network performance, user behavior, and application usage.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations through a unified management interface.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure access to Cisco's ongoing software updates and support.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective way to gain enterprise-grade network intelligence and control.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration, and software updates across their network. Streamline network operations and reduce manual intervention, freeing up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
wired networks, multi-site deployments, centralized management, IT operations teams
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and gain deep visibility into network traffic and potential threats. Automate threat detection and response to protect sensitive business data.
security-conscious environments, compliance-driven operations, network segmentation, threat mitigation
Gain Actionable Network Analytics
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize user experience. Provide IT professionals with insights to proactively address issues before they impact business operations.
performance monitoring, capacity planning, user experience optimization, data-driven IT decisions
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics for Catalyst 3850 switches.
7-Year Term License
Provides long-term access to features and support, ensuring predictable budgeting and continuous operation.
Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible, operational expense model for software entitlements.
48-Port Capacity
Supports a significant number of ports on your Catalyst 3850 switches, enabling broad deployment.
Centralized Management
Simplifies network administration and policy enforcement through a unified platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy under HIPAA and ensure network reliability for critical patient care systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and security to manage complex operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring uptime and efficiency.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to manage large, diverse user bases and secure sensitive student and research data while optimizing network performance for learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (C3850-DNA-A-48-7Y) is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series of switches, supporting up to 48 ports.
What is the benefit of a 7-year term license?
A 7-year term license provides long-term access to the software features and support, ensuring your network remains up-to-date and compliant for an extended period. It also offers predictable costs over the license duration.
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.