Cisco Catalyst 9400 Advantage Term 3 Year Software License
This 3-year Cisco Catalyst 9400 Advantage Term license provides essential software capabilities and ongoing support for your core network infrastructure.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of continuous access to Cisco DNA software features and updates.
- Platform Coverage: Applies to Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches, enhancing their functionality.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced network management, security, and automation capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains software currency and supports regulatory adherence for your network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9400 Advantage Term license is a 3-year subscription that grants access to Cisco's Digital Network Architecture (DNA) software features for your Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. It ensures your network hardware is equipped with the latest software functionalities, security protocols, and management tools necessary for modern business operations.
Designed for SMB, mid-market, and enterprise organizations, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining and optimizing their company's network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Catalyst 9400 platform, providing a unified and intelligent network environment.
- Software Subscription: A 3-year term provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to features.
- Cisco DNA Features: Enables advanced capabilities for network automation, assurance, and security.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular chassis.
- Compliance Ready: Helps maintain software currency and meet industry compliance requirements.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network management and troubleshooting through intelligent insights.
This Cisco Advantage Term license is the right choice for businesses seeking to maximize their investment in Cisco Catalyst 9400 infrastructure with essential software capabilities.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration tasks and policy deployments across their Cisco Catalyst 9400 infrastructure. Streamline provisioning and reduce manual errors for greater operational efficiency.
Organizations deploying multi-site networks, Businesses managing complex network policies, Teams requiring consistent network configurations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain visibility into network traffic patterns on your Cisco Catalyst 9400 switches. Protect your business data and ensure compliance with security best practices.
Companies with sensitive data, Businesses operating in regulated environments, Organizations prioritizing threat detection
Improve Network Performance and Assurance
Streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting with intelligent insights provided by Cisco DNA software on your Catalyst 9400 platform. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure business continuity.
Businesses reliant on network uptime, Organizations experiencing performance issues, Teams seeking proactive network management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Software Access
Gain access to a suite of advanced software features for network automation, assurance, and security on your Catalyst 9400 platform.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and features for three years, simplifying budget management.
Platform Specific Licensing
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance by tailoring software capabilities to the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches.
Enhanced Network Visibility
Offers deeper insights into network behavior and performance, enabling faster troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution.
Automated Policy Enforcement
Simplifies the deployment and management of network-wide policies, reducing manual effort and potential for human error.
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 advanced network software features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and assurance to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring uptime and efficiency in production.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure network solutions to support both administrative and academic functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco networking hardware, focusing on automation, assurance, and security. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C1A1TCAT94001-3Y, is for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches.
What does a 3-year term mean for my business?
A 3-year term provides continuous access to Cisco DNA software features and updates for that duration, offering predictable budgeting and ensuring your network remains current and supported.
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.