Cisco DNA-MV-SW-5Y 3rd Party Switch License | 5-Year Term, Enterprise — DNA-MV-SW-5Y

Support mixed-vendor network environments with a 5-year Cisco term license for third-party switches. This entitlement is designed for teams that need a clear licensing path for non-Cisco switching infrastructure while maintaining the discipline of a long-term software agreement. A 5-year term reduces renewal churn and helps infrastructure and procurement teams plan around stable operating windows. That matters in environments where switch refresh cycles, budget approvals, and support alignment must stay synchronized. Instead of managing short-term renewals across distributed sites, this license gives you a longer planning horizon and a cleaner entitlement model. Use it when you need to extend Cisco licensing structure into third-party switch deployments without adding unnecessary complexity. It is a practical fit for enterprise networks that mix hardware vendors but still require consistent commercial terms, predictable lifecycle management, and a straightforward purchasing process. Ideal For Enterprise networks running third-party switches under a Cisco licensing framework Mixed-vendor campuses that need multi-year entitlement planning Procurement teams reducing annual renewal workload for switch software Distributed sites requiring consistent licensing terms across refresh cycles Why This Product 1 5-year term lowers renewal frequency versus annual licenses 2 Third-party switch support fits mixed-vendor environments 3 Cisco commercial structure helps standardize procurement 4 Long-term entitlement improves lifecycle planning