Cisco Catalyst 9500 Advantage High Term Software Subscription
This 5-year Cisco Catalyst 9500 Advantage High Term subscription provides essential software capabilities and support for your core network infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and access to advanced features.
- Extended Term: Enjoy 5 years of uninterrupted access to Cisco DNA software features and essential support.
- Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Catalyst 9500 switches.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security patches, meeting regulatory and internal policy requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network functions optimally with access to software updates and technical assistance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Advantage High Term Subscription is a 5-year software licensing package designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. It provides access to Cisco DNA software, including 25 licenses for Identity Services Engine (ISE) and 25 licenses for Stealthwatch, enabling advanced network automation, security, and visibility.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who manage complex network environments. It ensures their core network infrastructure remains compliant, secure, and performs at peak efficiency by providing continuous access to software updates, security patches, and advanced network management tools.
- Cisco DNA Software Access: Enables advanced network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance capabilities.
- Identity Services Engine (ISE) Licenses: Provides 25 licenses for robust network access control and security policy management.
- Stealthwatch Licenses: Includes 25 licenses for advanced threat detection, visibility, and security analytics.
- 5-Year Term: Guarantees software access and support for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
- Platform Support: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series core and aggregation switches.
This 5-year subscription is the right choice for mid-market teams seeking to maximize their investment in Cisco Catalyst 9500 infrastructure with essential software and security features.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across their wired and wireless infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce manual errors through centralized management and programmability.
core network infrastructure, campus networks, data center networks, multi-site deployments
Enhance Network Security and Access Control
Streamline the implementation of granular network access control policies using Cisco ISE. Automate the process of identifying users and devices, enforcing security policies, and providing a secure network environment for all endpoints.
security-conscious environments, BYOD policies, compliance-driven networks, segmented network architectures
Improve Threat Detection and Visibility
Automate the detection of advanced threats and gain deep visibility into network traffic patterns with Cisco Stealthwatch. Enable security teams to quickly identify suspicious activity, investigate incidents, and respond to potential breaches.
security operations centers, threat intelligence platforms, incident response teams, network monitoring
Key Features
Cisco DNA Software
Unlock advanced network automation, assurance, and policy capabilities for improved operational efficiency.
25 ISE Licenses
Implement robust network access control and security segmentation to protect sensitive data.
25 Stealthwatch Licenses
Gain deep visibility into network traffic and detect advanced threats proactively.
5-Year Subscription Term
Ensure long-term access to software features and support, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Catalyst 9500 Platform Support
Optimize performance and security for your core and aggregation network switches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, making advanced network access control and threat detection crucial for protecting sensitive financial data and meeting regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data (PHI) and maintain network availability, necessitating robust security features and reliable network performance to support critical operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, interconnected systems where network segmentation and threat detection are vital to prevent operational disruptions and protect intellectual property.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle highly confidential client information, demanding strong security measures and compliance with data privacy regulations to safeguard sensitive documents and communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, assurance, and security on Cisco Catalyst switches. It includes features like network analytics, policy automation, and advanced threat detection.
What is Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)?
Cisco ISE is a security solution that provides granular control over network access. It allows organizations to define and enforce security policies for users and devices connecting to the network, ensuring only authorized and compliant entities gain access.
What is Cisco Stealthwatch?
Cisco Stealthwatch is a network visibility and security analytics solution. It monitors network traffic to detect threats, anomalies, and suspicious behavior, providing insights to help security teams respond to potential cyberattacks.
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.