Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series DNA Advantage License
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license unlocks advanced network management and security features for your Catalyst 9300 Series switches over a 7-year term.
- Advanced Network Features: Access to enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco network infrastructure.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain up-to-date security protocols and compliance standards with continuous software updates and threat intelligence.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network management through automation, policy enforcement, and centralized visibility, reducing manual effort.
- Predictable Costs: A 7-year subscription model provides budget certainty for essential network software and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage license provides advanced software features and capabilities for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series network platform. This 7-year subscription unlocks enhanced security, automation, and analytics, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
This license is designed for businesses that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations, including IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates with existing Catalyst 9300 Series switches to provide a more intelligent and programmable network foundation.
- Enhanced Network Intelligence: Gain deeper insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Automated Policy Enforcement: Simplify network configuration and compliance through automated policy deployment.
- Advanced Security Features: Protect your network with integrated threat detection and mitigation capabilities.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous software updates and access to new features throughout the 7-year term.
- Centralized Management: Manage network policies and configurations from a single point of control.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to modernize their network with enterprise-grade features and predictable operational costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across the infrastructure. Streamline operations and reduce the risk of manual errors in complex network deployments.
wired networks, campus environments, multi-site deployments, IT infrastructure management
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of security policies and gain visibility into network threats with integrated security features. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
security-conscious environments, compliance-driven organizations, business continuity planning, IT security operations
Gain Deeper Network Insights
Streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting with advanced analytics and reporting capabilities. Improve network performance and proactively identify potential issues before they impact users.
performance-sensitive operations, IT performance monitoring, network visibility requirements, proactive IT management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management, automation, and policy enforcement for improved operational efficiency.
Advanced Security Features
Protect your network from evolving threats with integrated security capabilities and threat intelligence.
Network Analytics and Assurance
Gain deep insights into network performance and user experience to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Software Subscription Model
Benefit from continuous software updates, new features, and predictable costs over a 7-year term.
Programmability and Automation
Enable faster service delivery and reduce manual effort through API-driven automation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco DNA Advantage helps to enforce through advanced security and policy management.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure secure, reliable network access for critical patient data and medical devices, supported by the security and assurance features of DNA Advantage.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need secure and scalable networks to support point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management, benefiting from the automation and security offered by DNA Advantage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where DNA Advantage can provide the necessary visibility and policy control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It provides enhanced automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your network.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series network switches. The MPN C9300-DNA-A-24F-7Y indicates it is for a 24-port fiber model.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 7-year term license, providing continuous access to software features and updates for the duration of the subscription.
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.