Cisco DNA Premier Term License for C3850 12-Port Fiber, 7 Years
This 7-year Cisco DNA Premier software license subscription unlocks advanced network management and security capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 12-port fiber switches.
- Advanced Network Automation: Enable intelligent network automation and programmability across your wired and wireless infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security Features: Gain access to robust security policies, segmentation, and threat defense capabilities.
- Centralized Management: Streamline network operations with a single pane of glass for policy, assurance, and visibility.
- Compliance and Support: Ensure ongoing compliance and access to Cisco's expert support for critical network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA Premier Term License provides a 7-year subscription for advanced software features on your Cisco Catalyst 3850 12-port fiber switches. This license enables comprehensive network automation, security, and analytics, transforming your network into a more intelligent and agile platform.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to simplify network operations, enhance security posture, and ensure their network infrastructure remains up-to-date and compliant. It integrates with existing Cisco environments to provide a unified management experience.
- Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment.
- Security Enforcement: Implement granular security policies and micro-segmentation.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance and user experience.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous software updates and feature enhancements.
- Extended Term: Secure 7 years of access to Premier features and support.
This 7-year Cisco DNA Premier license is the ideal solution for mid-market businesses seeking enterprise-grade network intelligence and security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Programmability
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and configuration updates, reducing manual errors and saving IT time. Streamline the deployment of network-wide policies and ensure consistent configurations across all managed devices.
wired networks, wireless networks, campus environments, data center interconnects
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies and network segmentation to isolate critical assets and limit the blast radius of potential threats. Protect sensitive data by implementing advanced threat detection and response capabilities integrated into the network fabric.
security-conscious operations, compliance-driven environments, segmented networks, threat mitigation strategies
Gain Centralized Network Visibility and Assurance
Streamline network operations by providing a single pane of glass for monitoring network health, performance, and user experience across the entire infrastructure. Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact users.
multi-site operations, converged networks, performance monitoring, proactive troubleshooting
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center
Provides a centralized platform for network automation, policy management, and assurance, simplifying complex network operations.
Network Assurance Engine
Offers advanced analytics and AI-driven insights to proactively identify and resolve network issues, improving user experience and uptime.
Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
Enables policy-based automation from edge to cloud, simplifying network segmentation and security.
Identity Services Engine (ISE) Integration
Facilitates granular access control and security policy enforcement based on user and device identity.
7-Year Term Subscription
Provides long-term access to all Premier features and Cisco support, ensuring predictable costs and continuous innovation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security, compliance, and high availability for its network infrastructure, all of which are addressed by Cisco DNA Premier's advanced features and assurance capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data and ensure continuous operation of critical medical devices, benefiting from DNA Premier's segmentation and assurance features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand robust network performance and security for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, making DNA Premier's automation and visibility crucial for efficiency and uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure, and easily manageable networks to support teaching, research, and administrative functions, aligning with DNA Premier's capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier is a software subscription that unlocks advanced capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco networking hardware. It is part of Cisco's Digital Network Architecture.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license is for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches with 12-port fiber interfaces. The license is tied to the platform and its capabilities.
What is the benefit of a term license?
A term license provides access to software features and support for a defined period, typically 3, 5, or 7 years. This model offers predictable budgeting and ensures you always have access to the latest software innovations and security 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.