Cisco Catalyst 9400 Network & DNA Essentials to Advanced Upgrade License (7 Year)
This 7-year Cisco DNA Essentials to Advanced upgrade license for Catalyst 9400 switches unlocks enhanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Enjoy 7 years of continuous access to advanced network features and software updates.
- Feature Unlock: Gain access to Cisco DNA Center automation, advanced security policies, and granular network insights.
- Platform Support: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches, ensuring compatibility.
- Billing Model: Benefit from a predictable subscription-based billing structure for easier financial planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9400 Network and DNA Essentials to Advanced Upgrade License provides a 7-year subscription, enabling a significant enhancement of your network's capabilities. It transitions your existing Cisco DNA Essentials features to the more comprehensive DNA Advanced tier, unlocking advanced automation, security, and assurance functionalities for your core network infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network hardware. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches, providing a pathway to modernize network operations, improve security posture, and gain deeper visibility into network performance without the overhead of enterprise-scale hardware investments.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Streamline network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement granular security policies, threat detection, and compliance enforcement.
- Network Assurance & Analytics: Gain deep insights into network health, performance, and user experience.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous software updates and access to new features throughout the 7-year term.
- Simplified Licensing: Consolidate licensing for core network functions and advanced capabilities.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and control, tailored for the operational needs of growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration and provisioning tasks across the Catalyst 9400 platform. Streamline deployment and reduce the risk of human error in network changes.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams managing distributed network sites
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation and enforcement of granular security policies across the network. Automate threat detection and response to protect sensitive business data.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with compliance requirements, companies deploying IoT devices
Improve Network Visibility and Assurance
Enable IT professionals to gain deep insights into network performance and user experience. Proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact business operations.
companies reliant on network uptime, businesses with performance-sensitive applications, teams managing hybrid work environments
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual configuration effort and speeds up network deployments, allowing IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
Advanced Security Policies
Strengthens the network's defense against evolving cyber threats by enabling granular access control and segmentation.
Network Assurance Engine
Provides proactive monitoring and troubleshooting, minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal application performance.
7-Year Subscription Term
Offers long-term predictability for software access and feature updates, simplifying budget planning and ensuring continuous support.
Catalyst 9400 Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches, protecting your hardware investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high network availability, and compliance with strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are enhanced by DNA Advanced 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, benefiting from advanced assurance and security.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex networks with a mix of IT and OT systems, requiring advanced automation for efficient management and strong security to protect operational technology.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses rely on network performance for customer-facing applications and point-of-sale systems, benefiting from enhanced security for transactions and improved network visibility to ensure a positive customer experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Advanced?
DNA Essentials provides foundational network automation and basic assurance features. DNA Advanced builds upon this by adding more sophisticated security capabilities, advanced analytics, and deeper programmability for greater network control and visibility.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software and licensing upgrade. Hardware support for your Cisco Catalyst 9400 switches is typically managed through a separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar support contract.
How is this license applied to my switches?
The license is applied to your Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis and enables the advanced features for all line cards installed within it. Activation is typically managed through Cisco's licensing portal.
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.