Cisco DNA Center 1 ESS Term License for Catalyst 3850
This 5-year Cisco DNA Center 1 ESS term license provides essential network management capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of continuous access to Cisco DNA Center features and support.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based licensing ensures predictable operational expenses.
- Platform Focus: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches.
- Value Proposition: Maintain network compliance and unlock advanced management features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Center 1 ESS term license is a subscription-based software license providing essential network automation and assurance capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches over a 5-year term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to simplify network operations, enhance security, and ensure optimal network performance within their existing Cisco infrastructure.
- Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment.
- Network Assurance: Gain deep visibility into network health, performance, and user experience.
- Security Enhancements: Implement and enforce security policies across the network.
- Centralized Management: Manage your Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches from a single, intuitive platform.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure network compliance and generate reports for auditing purposes.
This Cisco DNA Center license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network management without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of new network devices and services. Streamline the process of onboarding new switches and applying consistent configurations across your network.
wired networks, campus environments, data center closets, network infrastructure management
Enhance Network Visibility and Assurance
Streamline network monitoring by providing deep insights into network health and performance. Automate the detection and troubleshooting of network issues to minimize downtime and improve user experience.
network operations centers, IT support teams, performance monitoring, troubleshooting workflows
Improve Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the implementation and enforcement of security policies across the network infrastructure. Protect your business by ensuring consistent security posture and compliance with internal standards.
security operations, network segmentation, access control, compliance management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Essentials Software
Provides core network automation, assurance, and policy capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches.
5-Year Term License
Guarantees access to features and support for an extended period, simplifying long-term planning and budgeting.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses, making advanced network management accessible with a clear cost structure.
Catalyst 3850 Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the functionality and manageability of your existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch infrastructure.
Centralized Management Platform
Enables IT teams to manage network devices from a single console, reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This license supports the need for secure, reliable, and compliant network operations critical for handling sensitive financial data and meeting regulatory requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables robust network management and security essential for protecting patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensuring the availability of critical healthcare systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates the management of complex network infrastructures supporting operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring uptime and security in production environments.
Education & Research
Supports the need for scalable and manageable network solutions to serve a large, dynamic user base while maintaining security and performance across campus environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Center Essentials?
Cisco DNA Center Essentials is a software platform that provides core network automation, assurance, and policy management capabilities for Cisco enterprise networking hardware.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C38502-DNAC1E-5Y, is designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches.
What is the benefit of a subscription term license?
A subscription term license provides predictable costs over a set period, ensures continuous access to software features and updates, and simplifies budgeting for IT operations.
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.