Cisco DNA Advantage C3850 12 Port Fiber Subscription License
Cisco DNA Advantage subscription licensing provides advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your Cisco 3850 series switches, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across your network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security Features: Gain access to robust security capabilities for threat detection, mitigation, and policy-based access control.
- Network Analytics and Insights: Utilize real-time data and analytics to monitor network health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from flexible, predictable billing and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license unlocks a suite of advanced software features for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches. It provides enhanced capabilities in network automation, security, and analytics, designed to simplify network operations and improve visibility for businesses.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations utilize this licensing to gain greater control over their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, enabling a more intelligent and secure network environment without the need for extensive manual configuration.
- Automated Network Provisioning: Accelerate the deployment of new network devices and services.
- Intelligent Network Insights: Gain deep visibility into network traffic patterns and user behavior.
- Policy-Based Automation: Define and enforce network policies consistently across the infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Integrate security measures to protect against evolving cyber threats.
- Continuous Software Updates: Ensure your network benefits from the latest Cisco innovations and security patches.
Cisco DNA Advantage offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade network intelligence and control, simplifying management and enhancing security.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across the network. Streamline network operations and reduce manual errors for faster service delivery.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams managing distributed network sites
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate security policy enforcement and gain advanced threat detection capabilities to protect sensitive business data. Ensure compliance with industry regulations through consistent policy application.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with strict regulatory requirements, companies deploying BYOD policies
Improve Network Visibility and Performance
Gain deep insights into network traffic, application performance, and user behavior through integrated analytics. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure business continuity.
companies reliant on network performance for operations, IT departments facing increasing network demands, businesses seeking to optimize resource utilization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network devices and policies.
Advanced Security Policies
Granular control over network access and threat mitigation.
Network Analytics
Real-time insights into network health and performance.
Software Subscription
Access to continuous updates and new features without large upfront costs.
Intent-Based Networking
Translate business intent into network configurations automatically.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain high levels of network security and availability to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure critical medical systems remain operational.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize operational technology (OT) networks and ensure reliable production uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures and reliable network performance for daily operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches. It provides enhanced capabilities beyond basic functionality.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C3850-DA-12-SMSK, is designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches with 12 ports and fiber connectivity.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually) for the duration of the subscription term.
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.