Cisco Catalyst 9400 DNA Advantage License
This 5-year Cisco Catalyst 9400 DNA Advantage license unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your core infrastructure.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline configuration, provisioning, and policy enforcement across your Catalyst 9400 switches.
- Enhanced Security Features: Gain access to robust security capabilities for threat detection, mitigation, and compliance.
- Insightful Analytics: Utilize network analytics for better visibility, performance optimization, and proactive issue resolution.
- Extended Operational Lifespan: Ensure continued access to software updates, support, and new features for five years.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9400 DNA Advantage license provides a 5-year subscription to advanced software features for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. This license unlocks capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics, enabling IT teams to manage complex network environments more efficiently and securely.
This platform software is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require sophisticated network control and visibility. It integrates with the Catalyst 9400 chassis to enhance the functionality of the core network infrastructure, supporting business-critical applications and services.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy deployment.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular access controls, threat detection, and policy enforcement to protect network assets.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance, user behavior, and application traffic for informed decision-making.
- Software-Defined Networking: Enable programmability and agility for dynamic network adjustments based on business needs.
- Compliance and Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure network health through continuous monitoring and reporting.
This 5-year DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with enterprise-grade features without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations, provisioning, and policy deployments across the Catalyst 9400 platform. Streamline day-to-day network operations and reduce the potential for human error in critical infrastructure management.
On-premises data centers, campus networks, distributed branch offices, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies and gain advanced threat detection capabilities to protect sensitive business data. Ensure continuous compliance with industry regulations through proactive security monitoring and reporting.
Regulated business operations, sensitive data environments, multi-tenant network architectures, secure remote access deployments
Gain Deep Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline troubleshooting and performance optimization by leveraging real-time network analytics and insights. Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact business operations or user experience.
Performance-sensitive applications, high-traffic network segments, business continuity planning, IT resource optimization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network devices through a single pane of glass, simplifying complex operations.
Advanced Security Features (e.g., Trustworthy Solutions, Encrypted Traffic Analytics)
Enhanced protection against cyber threats and improved visibility into encrypted traffic to maintain a secure network environment.
Network Assurance and Analytics
Proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting to ensure optimal network performance and identify potential issues before they impact users.
Programmability and Automation
Enables custom scripting and integration with other IT systems for greater network agility and operational efficiency.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period, ensuring long-term value.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security, high availability, and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are supported by DNA Advantage's advanced security and assurance features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems, benefiting from DNA Advantage's security and analytics.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand robust network performance and security for operational technology (OT) systems, which can be enhanced by the automation and visibility provided by DNA Advantage.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure, and easily manageable networks to support teaching, research, and administrative functions.
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 focuses on network automation, security, and analytics, enabling IT teams to manage their networks more effectively.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switching platform. The MPN C9400-DNA-A-5Y indicates it is for the Catalyst 9400 platform.
What is the benefit of a 5-year license term?
A 5-year term provides cost predictability, ensures continuous access to software updates and security patches, and guarantees support for your network infrastructure over an extended period, protecting your investment.
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.