Cisco C3850 DNA Essentials 12-Port 5-Year Term License | Enterprise Licensing — C3850-DNA-E-12-5Y

Keep your Catalyst 3850 deployment aligned to a defined operating window with Cisco DNA Essentials licensing for 12 ports. This 5-year term license is designed for organizations that want to preserve access to core network automation and policy capabilities without moving to a perpetual model or overbuying capacity they do not need. For infrastructure teams, the value is control: a fixed term simplifies budgeting, standardizes renewal planning, and helps maintain consistency across access-layer switches. DNA Essentials is the right fit when you need the essentials of software-defined network operations on a proven Cisco platform, with licensing scoped to a specific port count. This license is a practical choice for enterprise environments that prioritize lifecycle management, predictable spend, and operational continuity. It supports a disciplined procurement strategy while keeping the installed base on a supported licensing path. Ideal For Extend licensing on a small Catalyst 3850 access switch deployment Standardize renewal timing across branch or edge switching sites Support budget planning for a fixed-term network software commitment Maintain Cisco licensing compliance for 12-port access environments Why This Product 1 5-year term reduces annual renewal overhead 2 12-port scope fits smaller access deployments 3 DNA Essentials keeps licensing aligned to Cisco Catalyst 3850 4 Subscription model supports predictable budgeting