Cisco Catalyst 2960XR DNA Advantage Software License
This Cisco DNA Advantage software license provides 48-port network management capabilities for your Catalyst 2960XR switches, enhancing security and operational efficiency for your business network.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to sophisticated network automation, security policies, and analytics tools.
- Coverage for Network Operations: Ensures your network infrastructure is up-to-date with the latest software capabilities and security patches.
- Protection Against Outdated Systems: Mitigates risks associated with running unsupported software versions, maintaining compliance.
- Entitlement to Cisco Support: Includes access to Cisco's technical support resources for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C2960XR DNA Advantage license is a subscription-based software entitlement designed for Cisco Catalyst 2960XR series switches. It unlocks a suite of advanced features focused on network assurance, security, and automation, providing enhanced visibility and control over your network infrastructure.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage complex network environments efficiently. It integrates with Cisco's DNA Center for centralized management, enabling proactive issue resolution and policy enforcement across the network.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Provides deep insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Automated Workflows: Streamlines network configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting tasks.
- Advanced Security Policies: Enables granular control over network access and threat mitigation.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance through consistent policy enforcement.
- Scalable Network Management: Supports growing network demands with centralized control.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network management and security posture without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and deployment tasks, significantly reducing manual effort and the risk of human error. Streamline the provisioning of network services and policy updates across the infrastructure.
organizations with distributed network infrastructure, teams managing multiple network devices, businesses requiring rapid service deployment
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies across the network, ensuring consistent access controls and threat mitigation. Protect sensitive business data by segmenting the network and applying dynamic security measures.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with evolving security threats, companies requiring centralized policy management
Improve Network Performance Monitoring
Streamline the process of monitoring network health and performance with advanced analytics and assurance capabilities. Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact business operations or user productivity.
companies reliant on network uptime, IT departments focused on performance optimization, environments with high user traffic
Key Features
Cisco DNA Assurance
Gain deep visibility into network health and user experience, enabling proactive issue detection and faster resolution.
Network Automation
Reduce operational costs and errors by automating repetitive network configuration and management tasks.
Software-Defined Access
Implement consistent policy enforcement and segmentation across the wired and wireless network for enhanced security.
Advanced Security Features
Protect your network from threats with integrated security capabilities and granular access controls.
Subscription Licensing
Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory demands like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure critical medical systems remain operational.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries benefit from network automation to manage distributed locations, secure payment processing (PCI DSS), and ensure a positive customer experience.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments require resilient networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, with a focus on security and uptime to prevent production disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst switches, including network automation, assurance, and security capabilities. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license SKU (C2960XR-DNAA-48-1Y) is for the 48-port Cisco Catalyst 2960XR series switches.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 1-year term license, meaning the subscription provides access to the DNA Advantage features for a period of one year from the activation date.
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.