Cisco Access Network Software & Automation ADN 1.0 Perpetual License
Unlock advanced network automation and management capabilities with Cisco Access Network Software & Automation ADN 1.0, ensuring continuous operation and compliance for your business network.
- Access to: Advanced network visibility, policy enforcement, and automated workflows for improved network control.
- Coverage for: Software features and updates, ensuring your network management tools remain current and effective.
- Protection against: Operational inefficiencies and potential compliance gaps through standardized automation.
- Entitlement to: Perpetual use of the software, providing a stable and predictable platform for network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Access Network Software & Automation ADN 1.0 is a perpetual software license that provides businesses with enhanced capabilities for managing and automating their network infrastructure. This license unlocks features designed to streamline network operations, improve security posture, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for the day-to-day operation and strategic development of their company's network. It integrates into existing network environments, offering a centralized platform for control and automation without requiring extensive hardware overhauls.
- Automated Provisioning: Streamline the deployment of new network devices and services.
- Policy Enforcement: Ensure consistent application of network policies across the infrastructure.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network performance and user activity.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network control and reduce operational complexity.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements through automated checks and reporting.
This perpetual license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade network automation and management without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Device Automation
Enable teams to automate the configuration and deployment of network devices, reducing manual errors and accelerating service delivery. Streamline the onboarding of new switches, routers, and access points across the organization.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch offices, hybrid cloud environments
Automate Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of network access control policies and security configurations across all connected devices. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent policy application and reducing the risk of misconfigurations.
managed networks, secure access environments, regulatory compliance settings, multi-site deployments
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Automate the collection of network telemetry and performance data for enhanced visibility into network operations. Streamline troubleshooting by providing IT professionals with centralized dashboards and actionable insights.
performance monitoring, security operations, IT asset management, network analytics
Key Features
Perpetual Software License
Provides indefinite use of the software, offering a stable and cost-effective long-term solution for network management.
Network Automation Engine
Automates device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment, significantly reducing manual effort and potential errors.
Centralized Management Platform
Offers a single pane of glass for managing network devices and policies, simplifying operations and improving visibility.
Policy-Based Networking
Enables consistent application of security and access policies across the network, enhancing security posture and compliance.
Scalable Throughput Support (10 Gbps)
Supports high-bandwidth network environments, ensuring performance for demanding applications and data flows.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, which Cisco ADN's automation and policy enforcement capabilities help to maintain, ensuring adherence to regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure networks to manage sensitive patient data, making ADN's automation for consistent policy application and enhanced visibility crucial for HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from automated network management to ensure the uptime and reliability of critical operational technology (OT) systems, minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks and can leverage ADN's automation to simplify device onboarding, policy management, and ensure secure access for students and staff across campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Access Network Software & Automation ADN 1.0?
It is a perpetual software license from Cisco that enables advanced automation and management capabilities for your business network infrastructure, supporting up to 10 Gbps of throughput.
What does a perpetual license mean?
A perpetual license means you own the right to use the software indefinitely. You pay a one-time fee for the license, and there are no recurring subscription costs for its use, though support and maintenance may be separate.
What kind of automation does this software provide?
This software allows for the automation of network device provisioning, configuration, policy enforcement, and data collection, leading to more efficient and reliable network operations.
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.