Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Software Advantage License
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series EA3 Advantage subscription unlocks advanced network features and ensures ongoing support for your core switching infrastructure, providing critical operational continuity.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to enhanced routing, security, and Quality of Service capabilities for your Cisco 3850 switches.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from continuous access to software updates and support for the duration of your chosen subscription term.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to software licensing requirements and avoid operational disruptions due to outdated or unsupported software.
- Optimized Network Performance: Ensure your network operates at peak efficiency with access to the latest software optimizations and bug fixes.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series EA3 Advantage license provides a subscription-based software entitlement for your Cisco 3850 network platform. It unlocks advanced features and ensures you have access to ongoing software updates and technical support, crucial for maintaining a secure and high-performing network environment.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing SMB and mid-market operations. It integrates directly with your Cisco 3850 switches, enhancing their capabilities and ensuring they remain compliant and fully supported within your existing IT ecosystem.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Unlock advanced features for routing, security, and Quality of Service.
- Software Subscription: Provides continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network remains licensed and supported by Cisco.
- Operational Continuity: Minimizes downtime risk with access to timely bug fixes and patches.
- Scalable Performance: Supports the evolving needs of your business network.
This Cisco EA3 Advantage license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to maximize their Cisco 3850 investment with advanced features and reliable support.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Routing and Switching Features
Enable teams to deploy more sophisticated network topologies and traffic management strategies. Streamline the configuration and management of complex routing protocols and advanced Quality of Service policies.
businesses with multi-site networks, organizations requiring granular traffic control, teams managing complex internal routing, environments with high-performance demands
Ensure Network Security and Compliance
Automate the application of security policies and access controls across the network infrastructure. Maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal security standards through regular software updates and feature access.
organizations handling sensitive data, businesses subject to regulatory audits, environments with strict access control requirements, companies prioritizing proactive security posture
Maintain Software Currency and Support
Streamline the process of staying current with Cisco's latest software releases and security patches. Provide IT professionals with direct access to Cisco technical support for critical network issues.
teams managing Cisco hardware, businesses seeking vendor-backed support, IT departments focused on minimizing downtime, organizations with limited in-house Cisco expertise
Key Features
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Platform Support
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance for your specific Cisco 3850 network hardware.
Advanced Software Features
Unlocks enhanced routing, security, and Quality of Service capabilities beyond basic functionality.
Subscription-based Access
Provides continuous access to software updates, patches, and new features throughout the license term.
Cisco Technical Support Entitlement
Grants access to Cisco's expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Software Compliance
Guarantees that your network software is licensed correctly, avoiding legal and operational risks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector demands high network availability, robust security for sensitive financial data, and compliance with strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are supported by advanced Cisco software features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations require secure, reliable networks to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems, benefiting from advanced network control and security.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require precise network control for operational technology (OT) systems, high reliability for production lines, and secure segmentation to protect critical infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle confidential client information and require secure, high-performance networks to support demanding applications and ensure data privacy, aligning with compliance needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Cisco EA3 Advantage license?
The license is subscription-based, meaning it is valid for a defined term, typically one to five years, which you select at the time of purchase. Zent Networks offers various term options to fit your budgeting and operational needs.
What specific features does the EA3 Advantage license enable on a Cisco 3850?
The EA3 Advantage license typically unlocks advanced features such as enhanced routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, enhanced security features, and potentially higher performance metrics compared to lower license tiers.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software license and subscription. While it ensures your software is supported and up-to-date, hardware support is typically managed through a separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar hardware maintenance contract.
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.