Cisco C9200 DNA-A 48-Port License
The Cisco C9200 DNA-A 48-Port license provides essential software features and support for your Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches over a 10-year term.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- 10-Year Term License: Secure long-term access to software updates and support, ensuring your network remains current and protected.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain regulatory compliance and strengthen your network's security posture with up-to-date software.
- Optimized Network Performance: Ensure your network operates efficiently and reliably with continuous access to Cisco's latest innovations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco C9200 DNA-A, 48-Port, 10-Year Term License is a subscription-based software entitlement for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. It unlocks the DNA-A (Catalyst 9000 DNA Advantage) feature set, providing advanced capabilities for network management, security, and automation.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. It is designed to enhance the operational efficiency and security of your organization's internal network infrastructure.
- DNA-A Feature Set: Enables advanced network automation, programmability, and analytics.
- Enhanced Security: Provides access to robust security features for threat detection and mitigation.
- 10-Year Subscription: Guarantees software access and support for a decade, simplifying long-term planning.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet industry regulations and internal security policies with up-to-date software.
- Simplified Management: Streamlines network operations through centralized control and intelligent insights.
This 10-year term license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their Cisco Catalyst 9200 investment with advanced features and long-term support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, reducing manual configuration errors and freeing up IT resources. Streamline network provisioning and policy enforcement across your infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate threat detection and response with integrated security features, protecting sensitive business data. Maintain compliance with industry regulations through continuous software updates and security enhancements.
corporate networks, secure access environments, compliance-driven organizations, distributed workforces
Optimize Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network operations by gaining deeper insights into traffic patterns and device performance. Improve troubleshooting efficiency and ensure optimal user experience for critical business applications.
performance-sensitive networks, user-centric IT environments, high-availability systems, managed IT infrastructure
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced features for automation, security, and analytics on Catalyst 9200 Series switches.
48-Port Support
Provides licensing for switches with up to 48 ports, suitable for core network distribution.
10-Year Term License
Guarantees access to software and support for a decade, simplifying long-term IT budgeting and planning.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses with a recurring billing model.
Ongoing Software Updates
Ensures the network benefits from the latest security patches, performance improvements, and feature enhancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize operational technology (OT) and ensure high availability for production lines.
Education & Research
Educational institutions require scalable and secure network solutions to support a large number of users and devices, often with budget constraints that favor long-term licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA-A?
Cisco DNA-A refers to the DNA Advantage software tier for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It provides advanced features beyond the Essentials tier, focusing on network automation, programmability, security, and analytics.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches with 48 ports. The MPN C9200-DNA-A-48-10Y indicates compatibility with 48-port models within the C9200 series.
What is the benefit of a 10-year term license?
A 10-year term license provides long-term cost predictability and ensures continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period. This simplifies IT planning and reduces the risk of using outdated or unsupported software.
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.