Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Advantage Term License - 5 Year
This 5-year Cisco Catalyst 9400 Advantage Term License provides essential software capabilities and support for your core network infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and access to advanced features.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of continuous access to Cisco DNA features and software updates.
- Platform Coverage: Applies to Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches, supporting 100 interface slots.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced network management, security, and automation capabilities.
- Compliance & Support: Ensures your network remains compliant and benefits from ongoing vendor support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Advantage Term License is a subscription-based software license designed to enhance the functionality and manageability of your Cisco Catalyst 9400 modular network switches. This 5-year term license provides access to Cisco's Digital Network Architecture (DNA) features, including advanced security, automation, and analytics, along with entitlement for 100 interface slots.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who rely on their core network infrastructure for critical business operations. It integrates directly with the Cisco Catalyst 9400 platform, providing a unified and intelligent network environment that supports business growth and digital transformation initiatives.
- Cisco DNA Features: Gain access to intelligent network capabilities for enhanced automation, security, and analytics.
- Subscription Term: A 5-year subscription provides predictable costs and continuous access to software.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular chassis.
- Interface Slot Entitlement: Covers up to 100 interface slots within the supported chassis.
- Network Agility: Enables faster deployment of new services and applications.
This 5-year Cisco Advantage Term License empowers SMB and mid-market IT teams to maintain a secure, efficient, and feature-rich network without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, reducing manual configuration errors and speeding up service delivery. Streamline network provisioning and policy enforcement across the infrastructure.
core network infrastructure, multi-chassis deployments, centralized management, wired and wireless integration
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate security policy deployment and compliance checks to protect sensitive business data. Protect against evolving threats with integrated security features and threat intelligence.
critical business applications, sensitive data environments, regulatory compliance needs, multi-site operations
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting with advanced telemetry and analytics. Gain deeper insights into network performance and user experience to proactively identify and resolve issues.
performance-sensitive applications, user experience monitoring, proactive issue resolution, IT operational efficiency
Key Features
Cisco DNA Software Access
Gain access to advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics, improving operational efficiency and network intelligence.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to software features and updates for a defined period, ensuring long-term network capability.
Catalyst 9400 Series Platform Support
Specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 modular chassis, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
100 Interface Slot Entitlement
Covers a significant number of network ports, providing flexibility for network expansion and device connectivity.
Ongoing Vendor Support
Ensures access to Cisco's technical expertise and software updates, maintaining network health and security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high availability, and strict compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which are enhanced by Cisco DNA features and reliable network infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable, and compliant networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize production lines, manage IoT devices, and ensure operational uptime for critical manufacturing processes.
Education & Research
Educational institutions require scalable and secure networks to support a large number of users, devices, and diverse applications, while managing complex IT environments efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA?
Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) is Cisco's intent-based networking solution that provides advanced automation, security, and analytics for enterprise networks. This license unlocks key DNA features for your Catalyst 9400 switches.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. It provides entitlement for up to 100 interface slots within these chassis.
What happens when the 5-year term expires?
Upon expiration of the 5-year term, you will need to renew the license to continue accessing the Cisco DNA features and any associated support services. Zent Networks can assist with renewal options.
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.