Cisco DNAC1 ESS. TERM C3850 48P 1Y | Enterprise Licensing, Network — C38502-DNAC1E-1Y

Maintain consistent control across Catalyst 3850 access layers with Cisco DNA Center Essentials term licensing. This 1-year entitlement is designed for 48-port switch deployments that need centralized policy, streamlined provisioning, and operational visibility without adding complexity to the stack. For infrastructure teams, the value is in reducing manual touchpoints. Essentials licensing supports the management workflows that matter most in day-to-day operations: device onboarding, configuration consistency, and network-wide oversight. That means fewer one-off changes, less drift between switches, and a cleaner path for standardizing access-layer operations. This license is a fit for organizations that want to extend the useful life of existing Catalyst 3850 hardware while keeping management aligned to Cisco’s software-defined approach. It is especially relevant where uptime, repeatability, and administrative control matter more than feature sprawl. For teams comparing lower-cost alternatives, the difference is in operational discipline: a Cisco term license helps preserve a known management model across a production network. Use it to keep access switching governed, visible, and easier to run over the full term. Ideal For Standardizing management across Catalyst 3850 access switches Extending control during a short-term infrastructure refresh cycle Supporting enterprise campus access-layer operations Maintaining centralized oversight for 48-port switch environments Why This Product 1 Purpose-built for Catalyst 3850 48-port environments 2 1-year term aligns with planned refresh and budget cycles 3 Cisco DNA Center Essentials supports centralized operations 4 Better fit for managed enterprise access networks than generic licensing