Cisco 48-Port Network and DNA Essentials to Advanced Upgrade License (3 Year)
This 3-year Cisco license upgrades your 48-port network device from DNA Essentials to DNA Advanced, unlocking enhanced automation and security capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of access to advanced network features and software updates.
- Feature Unlock: Transition from DNA Essentials to DNA Advanced for expanded automation, security, and analytics.
- Platform Compatibility: Designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300L series 48-port switches.
- Value Proposition: Ensure compliance, optimize network performance, and gain deeper operational insights.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software license provides a 3-year subscription to upgrade your network device's capabilities from DNA Essentials to DNA Advanced. It unlocks a suite of advanced features focused on network automation, security, and analytics, ensuring your network infrastructure is equipped with the latest functionalities for enhanced operational efficiency and threat mitigation.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with compatible Cisco Catalyst 9300L series switches, enhancing their existing deployment by providing advanced software features without requiring a full hardware replacement.
- Enhanced Automation: Automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular security policies, threat detection, and advanced access controls.
- Network Analytics: Gain deeper insights into network performance, traffic patterns, and user behavior.
- Software Compliance: Ensure your network software is up-to-date and compliant with vendor requirements.
- Scalable Operations: Support business growth with advanced features that adapt to evolving network demands.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade network intelligence and control through this essential Cisco software upgrade.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations, policy deployments, and routine tasks across their infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce the potential for human error in device management.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies, advanced threat detection, and dynamic access controls for all connected devices. Automate security responses to mitigate risks proactively.
corporate networks, secure access requirements, compliance-driven environments, multi-user access control
Gain Deeper Network Visibility
Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry data to gain comprehensive insights into traffic patterns and user behavior. Improve troubleshooting efficiency and optimize network performance.
performance monitoring, capacity planning, IT operations management, network troubleshooting
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advanced Software
Unlocks advanced features for automation, security, and analytics beyond the Essentials tier.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software features and updates for three years.
Upgrade Path
Allows existing DNA Essentials users to enhance their network capabilities without a full hardware replacement.
Centralized Management
Facilitates easier network management and policy enforcement through a unified platform.
Enhanced Telemetry
Provides richer data for network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are enhanced by DNA Advanced features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and enhanced security to manage complex operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring production uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure networks with advanced features to support research, learning, and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware is this license compatible with?
This license is designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300L series switches with 48 ports. Please verify your specific hardware model for compatibility.
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Advanced?
DNA Essentials provides foundational network automation and assurance features, while DNA Advanced offers more sophisticated capabilities in areas like security, application visibility, and advanced analytics.
Can this license be renewed after 3 years?
Yes, typically Cisco licenses are renewable. You would need to purchase a new subscription term prior to the expiration of your current license.
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.