Cisco Catalyst 9300X 48-Port DNA Advantage Subscription
The Cisco Catalyst 9300X 48-Port DNA Advantage subscription unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your business infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to advanced threat detection and policy enforcement capabilities to protect your network.
- Automated Operations: Coverage for automated provisioning and configuration management, reducing manual effort and errors.
- Performance Optimization: Protection against network degradation with intelligent network analytics and troubleshooting tools.
- Compliance Assurance: Entitlement to software updates and features that help meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9300/9300X 48-Port DNA Advantage subscription provides essential software features and support for your network switches. It enables advanced capabilities such as enhanced security, network automation, and deep visibility into network operations, ensuring your infrastructure runs efficiently and securely.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network for daily operations, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 or 9300X series switches, providing a foundation for a more intelligent and responsive network.
- Advanced Security: Access features like Trustworthy Solutions, MACsec, and advanced threat defense.
- Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment.
- Application Visibility: Gain insights into application performance and network traffic patterns.
- Software Support: Entitlement to Cisco TAC support and software updates for continued operation.
- Compliance Readiness: Features designed to help meet industry and regulatory compliance standards.
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network with enterprise-grade features and support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced security protocols like MACsec and Trustworthy Solutions for enhanced data protection. Streamline the implementation of security policies across the network to mitigate threats.
wired networks, multi-site deployments, security-conscious operations, compliance-driven environments
Automate Network Provisioning and Management
Streamline the deployment and configuration of network devices through automated workflows. Reduce manual configuration errors and accelerate the time to service for new network segments.
growing businesses, IT teams with limited resources, standardized network deployments, infrastructure modernization
Gain Deep Network Visibility and Analytics
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify and resolve issues proactively. Enable teams to understand application behavior and user experience for better troubleshooting.
performance-sensitive operations, IT support teams, proactive network monitoring, capacity planning
Key Features
Cisco DNA Assurance
Proactively identify and resolve network issues with intelligent network analytics and troubleshooting tools.
Cisco Trustworthy Solutions
Enhance network security with features like secure boot and image signing to protect against tampering.
Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
Enable policy-based automation and segmentation for a more agile and secure network.
MACsec Encryption
Secure network traffic between switches with hardware-based encryption for enhanced data privacy.
Software Subscription
Access the latest features, security updates, and ongoing support for your Cisco network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses rely on network availability for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer Wi-Fi, requiring strong security and performance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand highly reliable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring production uptime and data integrity.
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 security, automation, and analytics capabilities to optimize network performance and management.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E3N-C9300-X-A-48, applies to Cisco Catalyst 9300 and 9300X series 48-port switches.
What is the billing model for this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year, providing continuous access to features and support.
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.