Cisco 48-Port Network and DNA Advantage Upgrade License (5 Year)
This 5-year Cisco license upgrades your network and DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage, unlocking advanced features and capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of access to advanced network features and software updates.
- Feature Unlock: Transition from DNA Essentials to the more robust DNA Advantage capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security features for regulatory adherence.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network infrastructure remains supported and functional throughout the license term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco 48-port Network and DNA Essentials to Network and DNA Advantage upgrade license provides a 5-year subscription, enabling advanced network management and security features. It allows businesses to transition from basic DNA Essentials functionality to the more powerful DNA Advantage suite, ensuring access to the latest software innovations and support.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations, this license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco Catalyst 9300L series switches. It integrates directly into existing network hardware, enhancing operational efficiency and providing a pathway to more sophisticated network control and visibility without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Enhanced Network Control: Gain access to advanced features for network segmentation, policy enforcement, and automation.
- Improved Security Posture: Benefit from integrated security capabilities and threat detection within the DNA Advantage suite.
- Software Subscription: A 5-year subscription model ensures continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements.
- Simplified Licensing: Upgrade existing licenses to a higher tier, streamlining your software management.
- Scalable Performance: Supports up to 48 ports, providing a foundation for growing network demands.
Empower your IT team with advanced network capabilities and ensure long-term operational stability with this essential Cisco license upgrade.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks and orchestrate complex configurations across their infrastructure. Streamline deployment and management of network policies to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual errors.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams managing multi-site deployments, companies seeking to reduce IT operational overhead
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies and gain deeper visibility into network traffic. Automate compliance checks and reporting to meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive business data.
organizations handling sensitive customer data, businesses operating in regulated industries, companies requiring granular access control, teams focused on proactive threat mitigation
Gain Deeper Network Insights and Analytics
Enable teams to access advanced analytics and reporting for better network performance monitoring. Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry to identify and resolve issues proactively.
businesses experiencing performance bottlenecks, IT departments needing to justify infrastructure investments, organizations focused on optimizing network resource utilization, teams managing critical business applications
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlock advanced features for automation, security, and analytics beyond DNA Essentials.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software updates and support, ensuring continuous operation and feature availability.
48-Port Platform Support
Designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300L series switches with 48 ports, integrating seamlessly with existing hardware.
Software Upgrade Path
Enables a cost-effective transition from lower-tier licenses to more powerful capabilities.
Centralized Network Management
Facilitates easier management and policy enforcement across the network from a single platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX. DNA Advantage offers advanced security and policy enforcement critical for this sector.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure network availability for critical patient care systems. DNA Advantage provides the necessary security segmentation and network reliability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex networks connecting operational technology (OT) and IT systems. DNA Advantage enables better network segmentation and security to protect critical infrastructure and production lines.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need secure networks to handle customer transactions (PCI DSS) and manage distributed locations efficiently. DNA Advantage supports centralized policy management and enhanced security for point-of-sale systems and guest Wi-Fi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Advantage?
DNA Essentials provides foundational network automation and assurance features. DNA Advantage builds upon this with more advanced capabilities, including enhanced security, segmentation, and programmability, offering greater control and visibility.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is an upgrade for Cisco Catalyst 9300L series switches with 48 ports. The specific hardware compatibility should be verified against your existing infrastructure.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription license with a 5-year term. It provides access to the software features and updates for the duration of the subscription.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.