
Cisco DNA Premier C1A1ATC38502, C3850 48P SMS-1
Cisco DNA Premier licensing unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across your network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Implement robust security policies, threat detection, and access control to protect your business data.
- Intelligent Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance, user behavior, and potential issues for proactive management.
- Subscription-Based Access: Benefit from continuous software updates and access to the latest features with a flexible subscription model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Premier subscription license provides advanced software capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches. It unlocks features for network automation, security, and analytics, enabling a more intelligent and manageable network environment.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network for critical operations, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to enhance network control, security posture, and operational efficiency without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like configuration and policy deployment.
- Security Features: Integrate advanced threat defense and access control.
- Network Analytics: Monitor performance and gain insights into network traffic.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations through a unified platform.
- Compliance and Assurance: Maintain network health and meet regulatory requirements.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and control, tailored for the operational needs of SMB and mid-market organizations.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy enforcement across the network. Streamline operations and reduce the risk of manual errors for greater efficiency.
wired networks, campus environments, branch offices, multi-device deployments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies, including segmentation and threat detection capabilities. Automate security responses to protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance.
security-conscious environments, compliance-driven operations, distributed workforces, critical data protection
Gain Network Visibility and Analytics
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify potential issues before they impact users. Optimize network resources and proactively troubleshoot problems.
performance-sensitive operations, proactive IT management, capacity planning, user experience monitoring
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual configuration time and errors, allowing IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
Network Assurance and Analytics
Provides deep insights into network health and performance, enabling proactive issue resolution and optimized resource allocation.
Advanced Security Features
Strengthens the network's security posture through policy enforcement and threat detection, protecting business assets.
Software Subscription Model
Ensures continuous access to the latest software updates and features, future-proofing network investments.
Compatibility with Catalyst 3850 Series
Extends the life and capabilities of existing Cisco hardware investments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize production processes and ensure operational uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions require scalable and secure network solutions to support a large number of users and devices while managing diverse access needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst switches. It provides a more intelligent and manageable network experience.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C1A1ATC38502, is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches, particularly those with 48 ports, as indicated by the MPN.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year, providing continuous access to features and updates.
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.