Cisco C3850 DNA Premier 48-Port DISTI RTM SMSK Renewal | Licensing, Renewal — C3850-DP-48-SMSK

Extend coverage for installed Catalyst 3850 distribution hardware with a Cisco DNA Premier renewal designed for existing 48-port environments. This SKU is intended for renewal-only use, making it a fit for organizations that need to preserve entitlement continuity rather than introduce a new deployment model. For infrastructure teams, renewal timing matters. Keeping the license current helps avoid gaps in supportable operations, simplifies budget planning, and maintains alignment with the Cisco software stack already in place. That matters most in networks where the switching layer is still performing well and the priority is continuity, not replacement. Because this is a Premier-tier renewal tied to a specific 48-port distribution context, it is suited to teams that value predictable lifecycle management and want to keep their existing Cisco environment under active coverage. It is a practical choice when the cost of interruption, requalification, or platform change exceeds the value of a lower-tier alternative. Ideal For Renewing coverage for an installed Catalyst 3850 distribution switch environment Maintaining entitlement continuity for a 48-port enterprise access or distribution deployment Extending software coverage while deferring hardware refresh decisions Supporting procurement teams managing renewal cycles for Cisco network infrastructure Why This Product 1 Renewal-only licensing for existing deployments 2 Premier-tier coverage for Catalyst 3850 environments 3 Built for 48-port distribution use cases 4 Helps preserve continuity without platform migration