Cisco DNA Essentials 24-Port Term License
This Cisco DNA Essentials license provides essential network management capabilities for 24 ports on your Catalyst 3850 series switches, ensuring ongoing feature access and compliance.
- Access to: Essential network automation and assurance features for enhanced visibility and control.
- Coverage for: A 24-port term license, ensuring your network infrastructure remains up-to-date and compliant.
- Protection against: Licensing lapses and outdated software, maintaining optimal network performance.
- Entitlement to: Continued support and access to Cisco's network intelligence for your specific hardware.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C3850 DNA ESSENTIALS 24-PORT TERM LICENSE is a subscription-based software license that unlocks foundational Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) features for your Catalyst 3850 series switches. It provides essential capabilities for network management, automation, and assurance, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage their network infrastructure effectively. It integrates with Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches, providing a cost-effective way to gain access to critical network intelligence and operational tools without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
- Essential Network Features: Unlocks core DNA capabilities for automation and assurance.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for easier budget management.
- 24-Port Capacity: Specifically licensed for 24 ports on compatible Cisco hardware.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain software currency and meet regulatory requirements.
- Simplified Management: Streamlines network operations and troubleshooting.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance their network's intelligence and operational efficiency with predictable subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Visibility
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks and gain deeper visibility into network performance. Streamline device provisioning and policy enforcement across your infrastructure.
On-premises networks, wired and wireless environments, multi-site deployments, managed service environments
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline the process of staying compliant with software licensing requirements and vendor support policies. Automate the tracking of license entitlements to avoid operational disruptions.
Regulated industries, IT asset management, network lifecycle management, security-conscious organizations
Enhance Network Assurance
Automate network health checks and troubleshooting to proactively identify and resolve issues. Improve network uptime and user experience through intelligent monitoring.
Performance-sensitive operations, business-critical applications, IT support teams, network operations centers
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks foundational network automation, assurance, and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable, recurring costs for easier budgeting and continuous access to software updates.
24-Port Term License
Specifically licenses essential features for 24 ports on your Cisco Catalyst 3850 infrastructure.
Network Automation
Reduces manual configuration efforts and speeds up deployment of network policies.
Network Assurance
Offers insights into network health and performance, enabling proactive issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials helps to maintain through advanced features and software currency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable network infrastructure managed by up-to-date software.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems and customer-facing services, benefiting from the assurance and automation features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand high network availability and security for operational technology (OT) systems, making continuous software support and management crucial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, assurance, and security on Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network operations for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E3N-C38501E-E, is for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches and is licensed for 24 ports.
What is the billing model?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year, providing continuous access to the licensed features.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.