Cisco CX Level 1 SW Sub C3850 DNA Essentials | Enterprise Support — CON-L1SWT-C385DE12

Keep Catalyst 3850 deployments on a defined support path with Cisco DNA Essentials subscription coverage. Built for teams that need more than basic licensing, this service tier helps preserve access to the software capabilities tied to the platform while simplifying procurement and renewal planning. For infrastructure groups managing campus access switching, the value is control. A structured subscription reduces ambiguity around entitlement and gives procurement a cleaner way to align spend with the installed base. It is a practical fit for organizations that want to maintain consistency across switch fleets without overbuying services they will not use. Cisco DNA Essentials is typically chosen when the goal is to sustain core switching operations with a clear service boundary and predictable commercial terms. That matters in environments where uptime, standardization, and budget discipline all carry weight. This subscription is designed for teams that already know the platform and want to keep it covered with a vendor-backed software service rather than piecing together ad hoc support. Ideal For Maintain entitlement coverage for Catalyst 3850 access switches Standardize software support across campus switching deployments Support procurement planning for Cisco network refresh cycles Keep a documented service path for enterprise switch operations Why This Product 1 More structured than ad hoc software coverage 2 Better suited to installed Catalyst 3850 fleets 3 Cleaner procurement than piecemeal support renewals 4 Aligned to Cisco-managed entitlement continuity