Cisco DNA Advantage C3850 24 Port Subscription
Cisco DNA Advantage for C3850 switches unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across your network.
- Enhanced Security Features: Implement granular access controls, threat detection, and policy-based segmentation to protect your assets.
- Intelligent Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance, user behavior, and application usage for better decision-making.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates, new features, and ongoing support for your Cisco network investment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Advantage is a subscription-based software license that unlocks a suite of advanced features for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches. This license provides enhanced capabilities in network automation, security, and analytics, enabling IT teams to manage their network more efficiently and effectively.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to optimize their network operations. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, providing a centralized platform for policy management, threat defense, and performance monitoring within their data center or campus network.
- Automated Network Provisioning: Accelerate deployment of new devices and services with automated workflows.
- Policy-Based Segmentation: Isolate critical applications and data with micro-segmentation for improved security.
- Network Assurance and Analytics: Monitor network health, troubleshoot issues proactively, and understand user experience.
- Integrated Threat Defense: Detect and mitigate security threats with advanced threat intelligence and analytics.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations through a unified platform for configuration and policy enforcement.
Empower your IT team with Cisco DNA Advantage to build a more intelligent, secure, and automated network without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy deployment across the network. Streamline network operations and reduce the risk of manual errors.
businesses with growing networks, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, IT teams managing distributed sites
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain visibility into network traffic to detect and respond to threats. Protect critical business data with micro-segmentation and advanced threat analytics.
companies handling sensitive data, organizations with compliance requirements, businesses deploying IoT devices
Improve Network Performance Insights
Gain deep visibility into network health, application performance, and user experience through integrated analytics. Proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact operations.
businesses reliant on network uptime, organizations optimizing application delivery, IT departments focused on user satisfaction
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management and policy enforcement for simplified operations and improved visibility.
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Capabilities
Enable dynamic network configuration and automation for greater agility and responsiveness.
Advanced Threat Detection
Identify and mitigate security threats in real-time to protect sensitive business data.
Network Assurance Engine
Proactively monitor network health and performance to ensure optimal user experience and uptime.
Subscription Licensing Model
Benefit from predictable costs, continuous feature updates, and ongoing support for your network investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain high availability for critical patient care systems, necessitating secure and reliable network operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and security to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring uptime and protecting production systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require strong security measures and reliable network performance to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a subscription software license that unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics features for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches. It is designed to help businesses manage their networks more efficiently and securely.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C3850-DA-24-OPS, is designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series 24-port switches. The '24P' in the MPN indicates it is for 24-port models.
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 or multi-year) 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.