Cisco DNAC1 Essentials Term C3850 24P Fiber 4R | Enterprise Licensing — C38504-DNAC1E-4R

Keep a qualifying Cisco Catalyst 3850 fiber deployment in good standing with this DNAC1 Essentials term renewal. The 4R designation indicates a renewal path for existing hardware, making it the right fit when the switch is already deployed and the goal is to extend licensing coverage rather than introduce a new platform. For enterprise networks, the value of a renewal entitlement is precision. It protects the installed base, supports predictable lifecycle planning, and helps avoid the operational friction that comes with expired coverage. This is especially important in environments where the 24-port fiber switch still fits the access design and the organization wants to maintain continuity on a known Cisco standard. Cisco licensing is often purchased to preserve stability, not to add complexity. This entitlement does exactly that: it keeps the current deployment aligned to the DNA Center Essentials licensing path while allowing procurement to renew against the existing asset. For teams managing multiple sites or standardized campus builds, that clarity matters. It reduces ambiguity, supports budget planning, and keeps the network on a supportable track without overbuying. Ideal For Renew licensing for an in-service Catalyst 3850 24-port fiber switch Maintain coverage across a standardized Cisco campus switching environment Extend entitlement on an existing access-layer deployment Keep procurement aligned to the installed network asset Why This Product 1 Renewal-only licensing for existing Cisco hardware 2 Built for Catalyst 3850 24-port fiber deployments 3 Maintains continuity without hardware replacement 4 Supports enterprise campus lifecycle planning