Cisco C3850 DNA Essentials 48-Port 3-Year License | Enterprise — C3850-DNA-E-48-3Y

Maintain control over Catalyst 3850 software entitlements with C3850 DNA Essentials, 48-Port, 3 Year Term License. This Cisco licensing option is designed for organizations that want a defined subscription window, clear renewal timing, and a straightforward path to keep switch software access aligned with operational policy. The 48-port scope makes it a practical fit for full-density switch deployments where licensing needs to match the hardware footprint. A 3-year term helps infrastructure teams plan refresh cycles, manage spend with less volatility, and keep network software coverage synchronized across the installed base. For procurement and network operations, the advantage is precision. You get a license tied to a specific platform class and port count, which reduces ambiguity during audits and simplifies standardization across sites. When the network is expected to stay consistent, licensed, and supportable, this term model gives you a cleaner operating rhythm than piecemeal renewals. Ideal For Licensing Catalyst 3850 48-port switches in enterprise access layers Standardizing network software coverage across branch or campus deployments Planning multi-year procurement for switch lifecycle management Maintaining compliance-ready entitlement records for installed Cisco hardware Why This Product 1 Tied to Catalyst 3850 rather than generic network licensing 2 48-port coverage matches full switch deployments 3 3-year term supports planned refresh cycles 4 Cleaner fit for enterprise audits than mixed licensing models