Cisco C3850 DNA Essentials Low Port 7 Year Term License | Catalyst — C3850XS-DNA-L-E-7Y

Keep your Catalyst 3850 access layer under a clear, long-term software plan with Cisco DNA Essentials, Low Port, 7 Year Term License. This entitlement is built for organizations that want dependable core management capabilities without overbuying features they will not use. A 7-year term helps align licensing with refresh cycles, budget planning, and support horizons. For IT teams, that means fewer renewal surprises and a cleaner path for maintaining essential network operations across low-port switch deployments. For procurement, it creates a straightforward way to secure software coverage over a defined period. Cisco DNA Essentials is a practical fit when the priority is stable day-to-day administration, not advanced automation tiers. It supports teams that need to standardize access-layer licensing across branch, campus, or smaller footprint deployments while keeping cost and capability in balance. The result is a license that matches the operational needs of mature infrastructure teams: clear scope, long coverage, and no excess complexity. Ideal For Branch offices standardizing Catalyst 3850 low-port licensing over a multi-year term Campus access deployments that only require core management capabilities Procurement teams planning software spend around a 7-year refresh cycle IT teams seeking a lower-capability license tier for stable switch operations Why This Product 1 7-year term supports long-range refresh and budget planning 2 Sized for low-port Catalyst 3850 deployments 3 Essentials tier keeps licensing focused on core needs 4 Subscription model reduces renewal complexity