Cisco DNAC1 ESS Term C3850 24P 5Y | Cloud Licensing, Enterprise — C38501-DNAC1E-5Y

Keep Catalyst 3850 access switching aligned to a single operational model with Cisco DNA Center Essentials term licensing. Built for organizations that need more than basic device access, this subscription supports centralized network management workflows over a 5-year term, helping teams maintain policy consistency and reduce manual touchpoints across the environment. For infrastructure teams, the value is control at scale. Instead of managing switches as isolated assets, Essentials licensing helps anchor them to a broader Cisco DNA Center strategy, improving visibility and simplifying routine administration. That matters when uptime, configuration discipline, and repeatable operations carry real business cost. This license is tied to the Catalyst 3850 24-port platform, making it a fit for environments that have standardized on that switch family and want to extend the lifecycle of the deployment with software-defined management. It is a practical choice for enterprises that need predictable licensing, clear planning horizons, and a path to more structured network operations. Choose this term license when the goal is to protect the value of installed switching infrastructure while keeping management overhead under control. It is a premium fit for teams that want Cisco-backed operational consistency rather than piecing together ad hoc tools across the network. Ideal For Standardizing management across Catalyst 3850 access switches Extending the lifecycle of installed Cisco switching infrastructure Supporting enterprise network operations teams with centralized policy control Planning multi-year procurement for campus switching environments Why This Product 1 Purpose-built for Catalyst 3850 24-port switches 2 5-year term supports longer planning cycles 3 Cisco DNA Center Essentials focuses on core operational control 4 Better fit for standardized Cisco environments than generic licensing