Cisco Catalyst 9400 Network & DNA Essentials to Advanced Upgrade License (3 Year)
This 3-year Cisco DNA Essentials to Advanced upgrade license enhances your Catalyst 9400 network with advanced software capabilities for improved network management and security.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of access to advanced Cisco DNA features, ensuring your network remains current and capable.
- Feature Unlock: Gain entitlement to advanced network automation, security policies, and analytics for your Cisco Catalyst 9400 platform.
- Compliance & Support: Maintain software compliance and access to essential updates, crucial for operational stability and regulatory adherence.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network operations with enhanced visibility and control, reducing manual configuration and troubleshooting time.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials to Advanced upgrade license is a 3-year subscription that unlocks enhanced software features for your Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. It provides access to advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure is optimized for modern business demands.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly into your existing Cisco Catalyst 9400 deployment. It is essential for businesses looking to gain deeper insights into network performance, enforce granular security policies, and simplify network operations without the overhead of enterprise-level complexity.
- Advanced Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks, provision services faster, and reduce human error across your network.
- Enhanced Security Features: Implement granular security policies, gain better threat detection, and improve overall network posture.
- Intelligent Network Analytics: Obtain deep insights into network traffic, user behavior, and application performance for proactive management.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network control and visibility through Cisco's DNA Center platform, streamlining operations.
- 3-Year Subscription: Secure access to advanced features and software updates for a defined period, ensuring predictable costs and continuous improvement.
Empower your IT team with advanced network intelligence and control, ensuring your business operations are supported by a secure and efficient network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across the Cisco Catalyst 9400 platform. Streamline day-to-day operations and reduce the risk of manual errors in complex environments.
organizations with growing network complexity, teams managing distributed sites, businesses seeking operational efficiency gains
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and gain advanced threat detection capabilities for your network. Automate security responses to protect sensitive business data and ensure regulatory compliance.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with strict compliance requirements, environments requiring proactive threat mitigation
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to gain deep insights into user behavior and application usage. Enable IT professionals to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact business operations.
companies focused on performance optimization, IT departments needing better troubleshooting tools, businesses aiming for data-driven network decisions
Key Features
Cisco DNA Assurance
Gain deep insights into network health, user experience, and application performance to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Stealthwatch Learning Network License
Enhance network security with advanced threat detection and behavioral analytics to protect against sophisticated cyber threats.
Network Automation and Orchestration
Automate network configurations and policy deployments, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency.
3-Year Subscription Term
Secure access to advanced features and software updates for a predictable period, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuous improvement.
Catalyst 9400 Platform Compatibility
Directly enhances the capabilities of your existing Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches, maximizing your hardware investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX, which advanced network analytics and policy enforcement help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure patient data privacy (HIPAA compliance) and maintain high network availability for critical systems, benefiting from enhanced security and reliable network operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network performance and security for operational technology (OT) systems, where advanced automation and visibility can prevent disruptions and improve efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures and network integrity to prevent breaches and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Advanced?
DNA Essentials provides foundational network automation and assurance features. DNA Advanced builds upon this by adding more sophisticated security analytics, advanced threat detection, and deeper network insights for more complex environments.
Does this license require Cisco DNA Center?
Yes, Cisco DNA Advanced features are managed and orchestrated through Cisco DNA Center. This license enables the advanced capabilities within that platform for your Catalyst 9400 switches.
What happens after the 3-year license term expires?
After the 3-year term, you will need to renew the subscription to continue accessing the advanced features and receiving software updates. Without renewal, your network will revert to the features available under the Essentials license or potentially lose access to certain functionalities.
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.