Cisco DNA Essentials C3650 48P Subscription License
Cisco DNA Essentials provides advanced network management capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches, enhancing operational efficiency and security.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to essential network automation and security features.
- Platform Coverage: Applies to Cisco Catalyst 3650 series 48-port switches.
- Key Value: Enables simplified network configuration, policy enforcement, and improved visibility.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to software updates and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Essentials is a subscription license that unlocks foundational software features for Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches. It provides essential capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and security, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and remains compliant.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to streamline network operations without the complexity and cost of enterprise-level solutions. It integrates with your existing Cisco hardware to provide enhanced control and visibility over your network environment.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks for faster deployment and configuration.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network access policies consistently across your infrastructure.
- Security Enhancements: Gain visibility into network traffic and apply security policies to protect your assets.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management for improved operational efficiency.
- Subscription Access: Continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements throughout the license term.
Cisco DNA Essentials offers SMB and mid-market teams an affordable path to advanced network management, delivering enterprise-grade features without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Configuration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration tasks, reducing deployment times and minimizing human error. Streamline the provisioning of new network services and updates across your switch infrastructure.
organizations deploying new network hardware, businesses standardizing network configurations, teams managing distributed network locations
Implement Consistent Network Policy Enforcement
Streamline the definition and enforcement of network access policies across your entire Cisco Catalyst 3650 deployment. Ensure consistent security posture and compliance with internal standards.
businesses with evolving security requirements, organizations requiring granular network access control, teams managing multi-tenant environments
Enhance Network Visibility and Security
Automate the collection of network telemetry to gain deeper insights into traffic patterns and potential security threats. Protect your network by applying security policies based on user identity and device posture.
companies prioritizing network security, organizations seeking to reduce alert fatigue, IT departments managing sensitive data
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network automation, policy, and security features for Cisco Catalyst 3650 switches.
Subscription Licensing
Provides continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements throughout the license term.
Policy-Based Automation
Enables consistent enforcement of network access policies, simplifying management and improving security.
Network Visibility Tools
Offers insights into network traffic and device health, aiding in troubleshooting and security monitoring.
Simplified Configuration
Automates repetitive tasks, reducing manual effort and the risk of configuration errors.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure network availability for critical patient care systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors often manage distributed networks across multiple locations and require simplified management and secure guest access solutions.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable network solutions that can adapt to changing needs and security threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network automation, policy, and security features for Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches. It is designed to simplify network management for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C3650-DE-48-SMSK, is for the Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches with 48 ports.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, typically billed annually, providing continuous access to features and updates 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.