Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series DNA Advantage License
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license provides advanced network management, security, and automation capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches over a 5-year term.
- Advanced Network Management: Gain access to intelligent network insights, automation tools, and simplified policy enforcement for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Enhanced Security: Benefit from integrated security features like Trustworthy Solutions and MACsec encryption to protect your network infrastructure and data.
- Software-Defined Access: Enable a policy-driven network architecture that simplifies access control and improves user experience across your wired and wireless environments.
- Compliance and Support: Ensure your network software is up-to-date and compliant with vendor requirements, with access to Cisco's ongoing software updates and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series DNA Advantage license unlocks a suite of advanced software features designed to enhance network management, security, and automation for your business infrastructure. This subscription provides access to capabilities such as intelligent network analytics, policy-based automation, and enhanced security protocols, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
This licensing is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who require sophisticated network control without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions. It integrates directly with your Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches, providing a unified platform for managing your wired network environment and supporting critical business operations.
- Intelligent Network Insights: Gain visibility into network performance and user behavior to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Automated Policy Enforcement: Simplify network configuration and management through centralized policy creation and deployment.
- Advanced Security Features: Protect your network with integrated security capabilities, including access control and threat mitigation.
- Software-Defined Networking: Implement a flexible and programmable network infrastructure that adapts to changing business needs.
- Continuous Software Updates: Stay current with the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements through regular software updates.
Empower your IT team with advanced network capabilities and simplified management for your Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, such as policy deployment and configuration updates, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline network operations by centralizing management and gaining deeper insights into network performance and security posture.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations seeking operational efficiency, teams managing multi-site deployments, companies standardizing on Cisco hardware
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies across the network, ensuring consistent protection against unauthorized access and threats. Protect sensitive business data with advanced security features like MACsec encryption and integrated threat detection capabilities.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations with strict compliance requirements, businesses deploying BYOD policies, environments requiring granular access control
Gain Deeper Network Visibility
Streamline the monitoring of network health and user activity, providing IT professionals with actionable insights to proactively address performance issues. Enable data-driven decision-making by leveraging intelligent network analytics to optimize resource allocation and user experience.
businesses experiencing network performance bottlenecks, organizations needing to justify IT investments, teams managing hybrid cloud environments, companies focused on user experience
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced network management, security, and automation features for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and updates, ensuring continuous operation and compliance.
Intelligent Network Analytics
Offers deep insights into network performance and user behavior for proactive issue resolution.
Policy-Based Automation
Simplifies network configuration and management through centralized policy enforcement.
Enhanced Security Features
Protects the network infrastructure and data with integrated security protocols and access controls.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable network infrastructure to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous availability of critical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries benefit from simplified network management for distributed locations and enhanced security for point-of-sale systems and customer data.
Education & Research
Educational institutions require scalable and secure network solutions to support a large number of users and devices, while managing diverse access needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced features for network management, automation, and security on Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network operations and enhance visibility.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C2960XR-DNAA-48-5Y, is associated with the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches, providing advanced software capabilities for these platforms.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses offer continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and support for the duration of the term. This ensures your network remains up-to-date, compliant, and protected against emerging threats.
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.