Cisco Catalyst 2960X DNA Advantage Software License
This Cisco DNA Advantage software license provides advanced network management and security features for your Catalyst 2960X switches over a 5-year term.
- Feature Access: Unlock enhanced network visibility, automation, and security capabilities for your Cisco switches.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security patches, crucial for regulatory adherence.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network performance and access to Cisco's support resources.
- Predictable Budgeting: Benefit from a fixed subscription cost over the 5-year license term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 2960X DNA Advantage software license subscription provides advanced features and ongoing support for your Cisco 2960X series switches. This license unlocks capabilities such as enhanced security policies, network automation tools, and detailed analytics, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
This subscription is designed for businesses that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies will find this license essential for maintaining network health, improving performance, and ensuring compliance without the overhead of managing complex licensing agreements directly.
- Advanced Network Features: Gain access to intelligent network services and automation capabilities.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular security policies and threat detection features.
- Software Updates: Receive regular software updates and security patches for continuous protection.
- 5-Year Term: Secure your licensing needs for an extended period with a predictable subscription.
- Cisco Support: Entitlement to Cisco's technical support resources for the duration of the license.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to maximize their network investment with advanced features and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, reducing manual configuration errors and freeing up IT resources. Streamline network deployments and policy enforcement across multiple devices.
organizations with distributed network infrastructure, businesses standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams managing multiple network sites
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of security policies and gain deeper visibility into network traffic to detect and mitigate threats. Protect sensitive business data by implementing advanced access controls and segmentation.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, companies with remote or hybrid workforces, organizations requiring granular network access control
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network operations with intelligent analytics and performance monitoring tools. Gain insights into network behavior to proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks before they impact users.
companies with performance-sensitive applications, businesses experiencing network slowdowns, IT departments focused on user experience
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco switches.
48-Port Support
Provides licensing for switches with up to 48 ports, suitable for core or distribution layer deployments.
5-Year Term License
Secures your software and support needs for an extended period, offering budget predictability and long-term value.
Subscription Billing
Allows for operational expenditure budgeting rather than large capital outlays, making advanced features more accessible.
Cisco Catalyst 2960X Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and full feature enablement for your existing Cisco 2960X network hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, often requiring advanced security for payment processing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize production lines, manage IoT devices, and ensure operational uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced features for Cisco Catalyst switches, including automation, security, and analytics. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 2960X series switches. The MPN indicates it is for a 48-port model.
What does the 5-year term mean?
The 5-year term means your subscription for the DNA Advantage software and associated support is valid for five years from the activation date. This provides predictable costs and continuous access to features and updates.
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.