Cisco DNAC1 ESS. TERM C3560CX 8P 1Y | Cloud Licensing, Enterprise — C3560CX1-DNAC1E-1Y

Maintain tighter control over Catalyst 3560-CX access switching with a 1-year Cisco DNA Center Essentials term license. Built for 8-port deployments, this subscription adds the management layer needed to keep policy, visibility, and operational consistency aligned across the network. It is a practical fit for teams that want centralized oversight without expanding appliance footprint or committing to a larger licensing tier than the environment requires. For infrastructure teams, the value is in reducing manual touchpoints. Cisco DNA Center Essentials helps standardize how access switches are monitored and managed, which matters when branch locations, small offices, or distributed closets need the same operational discipline as core sites. The term model also supports budget planning by keeping the commitment defined and time-bound. Choose this license when you need a focused management entitlement for a Catalyst 3560-CX 8-port deployment and want to preserve the simplicity of the existing switching platform while adding Cisco’s software control plane around it. Ideal For Managing small branch access switches from a central Cisco environment Standardizing policy and visibility across distributed 3560-CX closets Adding a time-bound management entitlement to an existing Cisco deployment Supporting procurement for a defined 1-year network software renewal Why This Product 1 Scoped for Catalyst 3560-CX 8-port deployments 2 1-year term supports planned renewals 3 Adds Cisco DNA Center management without hardware changes 4 Better fit than broader licenses for small access-layer environments