Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage 1 Year License
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage 1 Year License unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your core network infrastructure.
- License Term: Provides 1 year of access to Cisco's DNA Advantage software features.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, offering predictable operational expenses.
- Platform Focus: Designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular core switches.
- Key Value: Ensures network compliance, enhances security posture, and enables advanced operational insights.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco's DNA Advantage software, specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular core switches. It unlocks a suite of advanced features focused on network automation, programmability, security, and analytics, enabling a more intelligent and agile network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to gain deeper visibility into network traffic, automate routine tasks, enforce security policies consistently, and ensure their core network infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
- Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across the network.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular access controls, threat detection, and policy enforcement.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance, user behavior, and application traffic.
- Programmability: Enable custom workflows and integrations through open APIs.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and features to meet regulatory requirements.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license provides mid-market organizations with enterprise-grade network intelligence and control without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Automate Network Provisioning and Configuration
Enable teams to rapidly deploy new network devices and services with automated workflows. Streamline configuration management across the entire Catalyst 9600 infrastructure to reduce manual errors and speed up service delivery.
organizations deploying new network segments, teams managing distributed network infrastructure, businesses standardizing network configurations
Enhance Network Security and Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies across the network to protect sensitive data. Protect against unauthorized access and evolving threats by dynamically segmenting the network and applying access controls.
businesses with strict compliance requirements, organizations implementing zero-trust security models, teams managing multi-tenant network environments
Gain Deep Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the process of monitoring network health and performance with advanced analytics. Enable IT professionals to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact users or operations.
teams managing performance-sensitive applications, organizations seeking to optimize network resource utilization, businesses requiring detailed operational reporting
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and services for the Catalyst 9600 platform.
Network Assurance Engine
Proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of network health and performance to minimize downtime.
Advanced Threat Detection
Identify and mitigate security threats in real-time to protect business data and operations.
Programmable Network Fabric
Enable custom integrations and automation through open APIs for greater operational flexibility.
Subscription Licensing
Predictable operational expenses and continuous access to the latest software features and support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, reliable, and compliant network infrastructure to protect sensitive transaction data and meet stringent regulatory demands like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure and compliant networks to protect patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA regulations, ensuring data integrity and availability for critical operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand robust and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, requiring high availability and visibility to manage complex production systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure, and manageable networks to support research, learning, and administrative functions while adhering to data privacy standards.
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 a more intelligent and programmable network.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9600-DNA-A-1Y, is for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular core switches. It is designed to enhance the capabilities of these high-performance platforms.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 1-year subscription license. Upon expiration, renewal is required to continue access to the DNA Advantage features and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.