Cisco Catalyst 2960XR DNA Advantage Software Subscription Renewal
Renew your Cisco Catalyst 2960XR DNA Advantage software subscription to maintain access to advanced network management features and ensure ongoing operational continuity for your business network.
- Continued Feature Access: Maintain access to advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network devices remain fully functional and supported with the latest software updates.
- Compliance Assurance: Stay current with software versions that meet evolving industry and regulatory requirements.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in software access and support with a clear subscription term and renewal process.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a renewal for the Cisco DNA Advantage software subscription for the Catalyst 2960XR platform. It provides continued access to a suite of advanced features designed to enhance network automation, visibility, and security for your business operations.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who rely on their Cisco network infrastructure for daily operations. It ensures their 2960XR switches remain up-to-date and fully supported, integrating seamlessly into their existing network environment.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and simplify network configuration.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement robust security policies and threat detection.
- Improved Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network performance and user activity.
- Centralized Management: Streamline network operations through a unified management interface.
- Software Updates & Support: Receive ongoing software updates, patches, and access to Cisco technical support.
This renewal ensures your business maintains a secure, efficient, and up-to-date network without the overhead of enterprise-level infrastructure management.
What This Enables
Maintain Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, reducing manual effort and potential for human error. Streamline device provisioning and policy enforcement across the network infrastructure.
on-premises network infrastructure, managed IT services, business continuity planning, network operations center
Ensure Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of security policies and threat mitigation strategies to protect business data and operations. Enhance visibility into network traffic to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
internal IT department, business-critical applications, data security compliance, network segmentation
Improve Network Performance Visibility
Streamline the monitoring of network health and performance metrics to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks. Enable teams to optimize resource allocation based on real-time network analytics.
performance-sensitive operations, multi-site deployments, IT resource optimization, proactive network management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Assurance
Gain deep insights into network health and user experience to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Network Automation
Simplify and automate network configuration, provisioning, and policy deployment, reducing operational overhead.
Advanced Security
Implement granular security policies and threat detection to protect your network and sensitive data.
Software Updates
Receive regular software updates and patches to maintain security and performance.
24x7 Cisco TAC Access
Access expert technical support from Cisco when you need it to resolve complex issues.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and high availability for sensitive financial data, making advanced network automation and visibility crucial for compliance and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable network operations with advanced threat detection and access controls.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from automation to manage complex, distributed networks efficiently.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable network access, benefiting from advanced security features and consistent performance to support critical business applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst switches, focusing on network automation, security, and analytics. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license renewal applies to Cisco Catalyst 2960XR series switches. The MPN C2960XR-A-24-OPS indicates it is for a 24-port model.
What happens if I do not renew?
If you do not renew, you will lose access to the advanced features enabled by DNA Advantage and may lose access to critical software updates and Cisco technical support, potentially impacting network security and compliance.
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.