Cisco DNA Advantage for C9300 48P
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9300 48P unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic, user behavior, and application performance.
- Automated Policy Enforcement: Simplify network configuration and ensure consistent security policies across your infrastructure.
- Proactive Threat Detection: Identify and mitigate security threats with integrated analytics and threat intelligence.
- Simplified Operations: Reduce manual tasks and operational overhead through intelligent automation and centralized management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9300 48P is a software subscription that provides advanced features for managing and securing your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port switches. It unlocks capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, security analytics, and assurance, enabling a more intelligent and responsive network infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to optimize their network performance, enhance security posture, and simplify day-to-day operations. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware to provide a unified platform for network management.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like provisioning, configuration, and policy updates.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular access controls, detect threats, and ensure compliance.
- Network Analytics: Gain visibility into network health, application performance, and user experience.
- Policy-Based Management: Define and enforce network policies consistently across the infrastructure.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates and access to the latest features and security patches.
Empower your IT team with intelligent network management and security through Cisco DNA Advantage, designed for businesses seeking enterprise-grade capabilities without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across multiple switches. Streamline network operations and reduce the risk of manual errors.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, teams managing distributed network locations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and gain visibility into potential threats. Automate threat detection and response to protect sensitive business data.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations requiring compliance with security regulations, environments with a need for centralized security management
Improve Network Performance and Assurance
Automate network monitoring and gain deep insights into application performance and user experience. Proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact operations.
companies reliant on critical business applications, organizations seeking to optimize user productivity, teams managing performance-sensitive network services
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and configurations.
Advanced Security Analytics
Proactive threat detection and mitigation through intelligent network monitoring.
Network Assurance Engine
Real-time insights into network health and application performance for faster troubleshooting.
Software Subscription Model
Access to continuous feature updates, security patches, and ongoing innovation.
Policy-Based Automation
Consistent enforcement of security and access policies across the network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Advantage supports through advanced threat detection and policy enforcement capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable, secure networks to protect patient data and ensure operational continuity, benefiting from the assurance and security features.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses can leverage network automation to manage distributed locations efficiently and enhance customer experiences through secure, high-performance Wi-Fi.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network visibility and automation to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks securely and reliably.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for network automation, security, and assurance on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches. It provides enhanced capabilities beyond the base functionality.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9300-DA-48-SMS1, is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port switches. It is part of the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Advantage licensing tier.
What is the term of this subscription?
The 'SMS-1' in the SKU typically indicates a 1-year subscription term. Subscription terms can vary and should be confirmed at the time of purchase.
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.