Cisco IE 3500 DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License | Network Management — IE3500-DNA-E-1Y

Extend the operational value of Cisco IE 3500 switching with a 1-year DNA Essentials term license built for industrial network control. This subscription helps standardize configuration, improve day-to-day visibility, and simplify management across distributed edge environments where uptime and consistency matter. DNA Essentials is the right fit when you need core software capabilities without moving into heavier automation tiers. It supports a more disciplined operating model for industrial access networks, helping teams reduce manual touchpoints and keep switch deployments aligned to policy. That matters in plants, utilities, transportation sites, and other environments where network changes must be controlled and repeatable. For procurement teams, the 1-year term structure makes budgeting straightforward while preserving access to Cisco software capabilities tied to the IE 3500 platform. For operations teams, it provides a practical path to maintain control over the network edge without overbuying features that may not be required. The result is a cleaner licensing model for organizations that value predictability, supportability, and a tighter fit to the installed base. Ideal For Industrial plant networks requiring controlled switch management Utility edge deployments with annual software budgeting Transportation or infrastructure sites standardizing Cisco IE 3500 operations Organizations extending lifecycle management across distributed access switches Why This Product 1 Annual term licensing instead of perpetual software spend 2 Built specifically for Cisco IE 3500 support 3 Core DNA Essentials capabilities without higher-tier complexity 4 Better fit for industrial edge operations than generic network tools