Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series DNA Advantage Software License
Unlock advanced network automation and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches with a 5-year DNA Advantage software license.
- Advanced Network Automation: Gain access to intelligent network automation and programmability features to simplify operations.
- Enhanced Security: Benefit from integrated security capabilities that protect your network infrastructure and data.
- Software Subscription: Ensure continuous access to the latest software features and updates through a 5-year subscription term.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain network compliance and receive essential support for your critical network devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage license provides advanced software capabilities for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port fiber switches. It unlocks features for network automation, programmability, security, and analytics, ensuring your network infrastructure is optimized and secure.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription license integrates with your existing Cisco hardware. It is ideal for businesses looking to modernize their network operations, improve efficiency, and enhance security posture without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks, provision services faster, and simplify network management.
- Intelligent Network Insights: Gain visibility into network performance and user behavior for better decision-making.
- Enhanced Security Features: Implement robust security policies and threat detection to protect your network.
- Software Subscription Model: Benefit from a predictable subscription with access to ongoing software updates and innovations.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports 48-port fiber switch configurations, providing flexibility for network growth.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and automation, tailored for the agility and budget of growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across their infrastructure. Streamline complex network deployments and reduce manual errors for greater operational efficiency.
On-premises data centers, campus networks, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices
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 and ensure regulatory compliance through advanced security controls.
Regulated industries, businesses with remote workers, organizations handling sensitive customer data, networks requiring granular access control
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network monitoring and gain actionable insights into application performance and user experience. Optimize network resources and proactively identify potential issues before they impact business operations.
Performance-sensitive applications, networks with high user traffic, businesses focused on user experience, IT teams managing complex network topologies
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and services from a single console.
Advanced Automation Tools
Reduce manual configuration tasks and speed up network service deployment, minimizing human error.
Network Assurance and Analytics
Gain deep insights into network health, performance, and user behavior to optimize operations.
Integrated Security Features
Enhance network defense with policy enforcement, segmentation, and threat visibility.
Subscription-based Licensing
Predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and new features over the 5-year term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are supported by DNA Advantage's advanced security and automation features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical systems, benefiting from DNA Advantage's security and network assurance capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network performance and security for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, making DNA Advantage's automation and visibility crucial for efficiency and uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure networks. DNA Advantage helps automate management, enhance security for student and staff data, and optimize network performance across campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software licensing tier that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, programmability, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network operations and enhance security.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license SKU (C9300-DNA-A-48S-5Y) is for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port fiber switches. The '48S' in the SKU indicates support for 48-port fiber interfaces.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 5-year term license. It provides access to the DNA Advantage features for a period of five years 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.