Cisco 48-Port Network and DNA Essentials to Advanced Upgrade License (5 Year)
This 5-year Cisco license upgrade unlocks advanced network and DNA capabilities, enhancing your business's operational efficiency and security posture.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of continuous access to advanced network features and software capabilities.
- Feature Unlock: Gain access to Cisco DNA Advanced features for enhanced automation, security, and analytics.
- Compliance: Ensure your network software is up-to-date and compliant with vendor requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Maintain full functionality and support for your Cisco network hardware.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco 48-Port Network and DNA Essentials to Advanced Upgrade License provides a 5-year subscription to unlock enhanced software features for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It transitions your existing Essentials license to the more powerful Advanced tier, enabling greater automation, security, and network visibility.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who utilize Cisco networking hardware for their own business operations. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco infrastructure, providing a pathway to advanced network management and control without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Advanced Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and simplify network configuration and management.
- Enhanced Security: Implement advanced security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Network Analytics: Gain deeper insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from a 5-year subscription model for predictable costs and continuous access to updates.
- Scalable Features: Upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Advanced to access a broader set of software features.
This Cisco license upgrade is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their network investment with advanced capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations and policy deployments across their infrastructure. Streamline day-to-day network operations and reduce the potential for human error.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, campus network deployments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies and threat detection mechanisms. Automate the enforcement of security compliance across all connected devices.
Environments requiring granular access control, networks with sensitive data, compliance-driven IT operations
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize user experience. Enable teams to proactively address potential issues before they impact operations.
Performance-sensitive applications, networks supporting remote users, IT departments focused on operational efficiency
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advanced Software Features
Gain access to sophisticated network automation, advanced security, and in-depth analytics to optimize your IT operations.
5-Year Subscription Term
Secure predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period.
Upgrade Path from Essentials
Leverage your existing investment by upgrading to a more powerful software tier without replacing hardware.
Centralized Network Management
Simplify the management of your network infrastructure through a unified platform.
Enhanced Security Policies
Implement granular security controls and threat mitigation to protect your business data and systems.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This license supports the stringent security and compliance requirements of financial institutions by enabling advanced threat detection and policy enforcement.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables secure and reliable network operations critical for protecting sensitive patient data and ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides the network visibility and automation needed to manage complex industrial control systems and ensure operational uptime.
Education & Research
Supports the need for scalable, secure, and manageable networks to serve a large number of users and diverse applications within educational institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. Please verify compatibility with your specific hardware model.
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Advanced?
DNA Essentials provides foundational network automation and assurance features. DNA Advanced unlocks more sophisticated capabilities including advanced security, granular analytics, and broader automation tools.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a 5-year subscription license, providing continuous access to features and updates for the duration of the term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.