Cisco DNAC1 Premier Add-On Term C3850 1Y | DNA Center Licensing — C3850-DNAC1P1-1Y

Maintain consistent network operations across Catalyst 3850 deployments with a 1-year Cisco DNA Center Premier add-on term. This license is designed for organizations that need to extend DNA Center coverage to an existing switching environment without changing the underlying hardware footprint. It supports centralized policy, assurance, and operational workflows so teams can keep access-layer management aligned with broader Cisco intent-based networking practices. For infrastructure teams, the value is in continuity. Rather than introducing a separate management model for legacy Catalyst 3850 assets, this add-on helps preserve a unified operational approach across the campus. That matters when uptime, policy consistency, and troubleshooting speed carry real business impact. It is a practical licensing choice for enterprises that want to protect prior investment while maintaining a supportable path for network operations. As a term-based add-on, it fits procurement cycles that prefer defined renewal windows and controlled software spend. It is best suited for organizations already standardized on Cisco DNA Center and Catalyst 3850, where the goal is to extend coverage with minimal disruption and clear licensing alignment. Ideal For Extending DNA Center coverage for an existing Catalyst 3850 campus Standardizing policy and assurance across access-layer switching Renewing software entitlement on a fixed annual procurement cycle Maintaining a Cisco-aligned management model for legacy switch fleets Why This Product 1 Built for Catalyst 3850 rather than generic switch licensing 2 Term-based entitlement supports annual procurement planning 3 Adds DNA Center coverage without changing hardware 4 Better fit for Cisco-standardized campus operations