Cisco DNA Advantage Software Subscription for Catalyst 3650
Enhance your network's intelligence and security with Cisco DNA Advantage, providing advanced features for your Catalyst 3650 switches over a 3-year term.
- Advanced Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic and device behavior for proactive issue resolution.
- Enhanced Security Features: Implement robust security policies and threat detection to protect your business data.
- Automated Network Operations: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement.
- Software Compliance: Ensure your network infrastructure is up-to-date and compliant with licensing requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription unlocks advanced software features and capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches. It provides enhanced network visibility, security, and automation tools designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates with existing Catalyst 3650 hardware, offering a pathway to a more intelligent and secure network infrastructure without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
- Intelligent Network Insights: Access real-time analytics and reporting to understand network performance and user activity.
- Policy-Based Automation: Define and enforce network policies consistently across your infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Utilize integrated security features to identify and mitigate network threats.
- Simplified Device Management: Automate deployment and configuration for faster network rollouts.
- Software Subscription Model: Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and security, tailored for the operational needs of SMB and mid-market businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy updates across their network infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce manual intervention for faster deployments and changes.
wired network deployment, multi-site operations, centralized management, IT resource optimization
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies and threat detection mechanisms to protect sensitive business data. Automate security responses to mitigate risks and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
data security requirements, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, business continuity planning
Gain Deep Network Visibility
Enable teams to gain granular insights into network traffic, device performance, and user behavior. Automate reporting to identify performance bottlenecks and potential security threats proactively.
performance monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity planning, operational intelligence
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and device configurations for improved efficiency.
Advanced Network Analytics
Provides deep visibility into network health, performance, and user activity for proactive troubleshooting.
Security Policy Enforcement
Enables consistent application of security policies across the network to protect against threats.
Software Subscription Model
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
Catalyst 3650 Series Compatibility
Extends the capabilities of your existing Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches with advanced software features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs secure and reliable network operations to ensure patient data privacy (HIPAA compliance) and support critical healthcare services.
Retail & Hospitality
Benefits from network automation for managing distributed locations and ensuring secure transactions and guest Wi-Fi services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Requires stable and secure network infrastructure to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring production uptime.
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 enterprise networking hardware like the Catalyst 3650 series.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E2N-C36502-C-A, is for Cisco Catalyst 3650 series 48-port switches.
What is the term of this subscription?
The term of the subscription is typically 3 or 5 years, providing continuous access to software features and support during that period.
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.