Cisco C3560CX DNA Essentials 8-Port 3-Year Term License | Enterprise — C3560CX-DNA-E-8-3

Keep Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX deployments aligned with a clear software entitlement using the C3560CX DNA Essentials, 8-Port, 3 Year Term License. This license is built for organizations that want predictable access to Cisco DNA Essentials capabilities without overcommitting to a perpetual model. For infrastructure teams, the appeal is control: a defined term, a specific platform target, and a licensing structure that supports planning across refresh cycles and operational budgets. In 8-port environments, that matters. It helps standardize how the switch is managed, simplifies procurement decisions, and keeps the software layer tied to the hardware footprint already in service. DNA Essentials is typically chosen when teams need the core software foundation for day-to-day network operations rather than a broader feature bundle. That makes this license a practical fit for branch, edge, and compact access deployments where consistency, lifecycle clarity, and cost discipline matter as much as technical fit. Ideal For Licensing Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX switches in branch offices Supporting compact access-layer deployments with 8 ports Planning a 3-year software budget for network refresh cycles Standardizing DNA Essentials coverage across small switch footprints Why This Product 1 Targets Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX rather than generic switch licensing 2 Covers 8-port deployments for compact access environments 3 Uses a 3-year term for clearer budget planning 4 Fits teams that want core DNA Essentials coverage