Cisco ONE EA Advantage Term License for Catalyst 3850
This Cisco ONE EA Advantage Term License provides essential software capabilities and ongoing support for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port switches, ensuring operational continuity and feature access for your business network.
- Access to Essential Software: Unlock critical network management and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 3850.
- Subscription-Based Value: Benefit from predictable, recurring billing for continuous access to software and support.
- Platform Continuity: Maintain optimal performance and security of your core network infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Stay current with software updates and support to meet regulatory and operational standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE EA Advantage Term License is a subscription-based software license designed to provide enhanced capabilities and ongoing support for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches. This license unlocks advanced features, ensures software currency, and provides access to Cisco's technical support resources, crucial for maintaining a secure and efficient network environment.
This licensing model is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that rely on their IT infrastructure for daily operations. It integrates directly with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 platform, offering a streamlined way for IT Managers and IT Professionals to manage network features, ensure compliance, and reduce the risk of operational disruptions without the overhead of traditional enterprise licensing.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced network features and services on Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to software and support for a defined period, billed on a recurring basis.
- Software Updates: Ensures access to the latest software releases, patches, and security updates.
- Technical Support: Grants entitlement to Cisco's expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and guidance.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain network compliance through up-to-date software and support.
This Cisco ONE license offers a cost-effective, subscription-driven approach for SMB and mid-market businesses to maintain advanced network functionality and support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced security protocols and access controls on their Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches. This ensures protection against evolving cyber threats and maintains data integrity for sensitive business operations.
network infrastructure, security posture, operational continuity, compliance requirements
Streamline Software Management and Updates
Streamline the process of managing software versions and applying critical updates to Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches. This reduces manual effort and ensures the network benefits from the latest performance enhancements and security patches.
IT asset management, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, proactive maintenance
Automate Network Performance Monitoring
Automate network performance monitoring and gain deeper insights into traffic patterns and device health on Cisco Catalyst 3850 platforms. This proactive approach helps identify and resolve potential issues before they impact business operations.
network visibility, performance optimization, resource allocation, business continuity
Key Features
Cisco ONE Software Licensing Model
Provides a flexible, subscription-based approach to accessing essential network software features and support.
Access to Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches are running the latest, most secure software versions, reducing vulnerabilities.
Entitlement to Cisco Technical Support
Grants access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and resolving network issues, minimizing downtime.
Defined Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and budget management for essential network software and support services.
Platform Specific Licensing
Tailored to enhance the capabilities and ensure the continued operation of Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high availability and robust security for sensitive financial data, making continuous access to updated software and vendor support for network infrastructure critical for compliance and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and compliance standards (like HIPAA), necessitating secure, reliable network operations supported by up-to-date software and vendor assistance.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, where timely software updates and support for network switches are essential to prevent service disruptions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on consistent network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems; this license ensures the network infrastructure supporting these critical processes remains secure and functional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ONE EA Advantage Term Licensing?
Cisco ONE EA Advantage Term Licensing is a subscription model that provides access to specific software features and ongoing support for Cisco hardware for a defined period. It offers a more flexible and predictable way to manage software entitlements.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E2C-C38505A, is for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches, particularly models with 48 ports.
What happens when the term expires?
Upon expiration of the term, access to the software features and support provided by the license will cease unless the subscription is renewed. Renewal ensures continued access and operational continuity.
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.