Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage 7 Year License
This 7-year Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage license unlocks advanced network capabilities and ensures continued software support for your core infrastructure.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to sophisticated network automation, programmability, and analytics capabilities.
- Extended Software Support: Benefit from 7 years of Cisco's industry-leading software updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance.
- Network Visibility and Control: Enhance your ability to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot your network environment effectively.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain up-to-date software versions to meet evolving security standards and regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage license provides a 7-year subscription for advanced software features and ongoing support for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular core switches. This license is essential for organizations seeking to maximize the performance, security, and operational efficiency of their enterprise network backbone.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for the core network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Catalyst 9600 platform, enabling advanced functionalities that are critical for maintaining network stability and supporting business-critical applications.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline network configuration and deployment through programmability and intent-based networking.
- Enhanced Security Features: Implement granular access controls and threat detection capabilities to protect your network.
- AI-Powered Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance and user behavior for proactive issue resolution.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations with a unified platform for policy enforcement and monitoring.
- Long-Term Software Entitlement: Secure 7 years of access to the latest software releases and critical security patches.
This 7-year license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations needing advanced network control and long-term software assurance for their core switching infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation and Programmability
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations and policy deployments across the core infrastructure. Streamline operations and reduce manual errors through intent-based networking capabilities.
core network deployment, campus network architecture, data center fabric, network segmentation, infrastructure modernization
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain granular visibility into network traffic to detect and mitigate threats. Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements through consistent software updates and security patches.
security posture management, threat detection, compliance auditing, access control implementation, network hardening
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting with AI-powered analytics and deep packet inspection. Optimize network performance and ensure application availability for critical business operations.
network performance monitoring, application troubleshooting, capacity planning, service level agreement adherence, operational efficiency
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management, automation, and policy enforcement for simplified operations.
Advanced Analytics and Assurance
Gain deep insights into network health and user experience for proactive problem resolution.
Network Segmentation and Security
Implement granular security policies to isolate traffic and protect sensitive data.
Programmability and Automation
Automate repetitive tasks and deploy network changes rapidly and consistently.
7-Year Subscription Term
Ensure long-term access to software features and support, providing predictable costs and operational continuity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, reliable, and compliant network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted service delivery, making advanced features and long-term support critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating robust security features and consistent software updates for their core network.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand highly available and resilient networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from advanced automation and visibility to manage complex systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic user bases and require scalable, secure, and manageable network solutions to support diverse applications and research initiatives.
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, including automation, programmability, and analytics. It is designed to simplify network operations and enhance security.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular core switches. It is not compatible with other Cisco switch models.
What is the benefit of a 7-year license term?
A 7-year term provides long-term assurance of software updates, security patches, and access to advanced features, simplifying IT planning and reducing the risk of operating with outdated or unsupported software.
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.