Cisco DNA Advantage C3850XS High SMS-K Platform License
Cisco DNA Advantage licensing provides advanced network management and security capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3850XS switches, enhancing operational efficiency and visibility.
- Advanced Network Management: Gain deeper insights into network traffic, performance, and user behavior for proactive issue resolution.
- Enhanced Security Features: Implement robust security policies, threat detection, and automated response to protect your business network.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates, new features, and ongoing support through a flexible subscription model.
- Platform Optimization: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco hardware with features designed for modern enterprise IT environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license unlocks advanced software features and capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 3850XS series switches. It provides enhanced network management, security, and automation tools designed to simplify operations and improve network performance for businesses.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to gain greater control over their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco environments, offering a pathway to a more intelligent and secure network without the complexity of enterprise-scale deployments.
- Network Visibility and Analytics: Monitor network health, identify bottlenecks, and understand application performance in real time.
- Policy-Based Automation: Define and enforce network policies consistently across your infrastructure, reducing manual configuration.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Leverage integrated security features to detect and mitigate cyber threats before they impact operations.
- Software Subscription Benefits: Receive regular software updates, access to new features, and ongoing technical support.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network control and management, streamlining IT operations and reducing overhead.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with advanced features and simplified management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security
Enable teams to implement granular security policies and automated threat detection across the network. Streamline the process of identifying and responding to security incidents to protect sensitive business data.
wired networks, campus environments, branch offices, multi-site deployments
Automate Network Configuration and Management
Streamline network operations by automating repetitive configuration tasks and policy enforcement. Automate device onboarding and software updates to reduce manual effort and minimize errors.
growing businesses, distributed workforces, IT teams with limited resources, network modernization initiatives
Gain Deeper Network Visibility and Analytics
Enable teams to gain comprehensive insights into network traffic patterns, application performance, and user activity. Support proactive troubleshooting by identifying and resolving network issues before they impact end-users.
performance-sensitive operations, data-intensive environments, compliance-focused organizations, IT infrastructure monitoring
Key Features
Cisco DNA Assurance
Gain deep visibility into network health and performance, enabling proactive identification and resolution of issues.
Cisco Stealthwatch (Security Analytics)
Enhance security posture with advanced threat detection, behavioral analysis, and automated incident response.
Policy-Based Automation
Simplify network management by defining and enforcing network-wide policies through a centralized interface.
Software Subscription Model
Benefit from continuous software updates, new feature releases, and ongoing technical support for predictable costs.
Device Onboarding and Management
Streamline the deployment and management of network devices, reducing setup time and operational complexity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable network infrastructure for patient information.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses need secure networks to process transactions, manage customer data, and ensure consistent service delivery across multiple locations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize operational technology (OT) and ensure uptime for critical production systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco networking hardware, including enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C3850XS-DA-SMSK, is designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850XS series switches. It enables the advanced software features on these compatible hardware platforms.
What is the term of the subscription?
Subscription terms can vary, typically offered in 1, 3, or 5-year durations. The specific term is selected at the time of purchase and impacts billing cycles.
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.