Cisco DNA Advantage for Catalyst 6000/6800 Series with Existing C1
Unlock advanced network management and security capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 6000 and 6800 series switches with Cisco DNA Advantage, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to sophisticated network automation, security, and analytics tools.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory standards and internal security policies through enhanced visibility and control.
- Continued Operation: Ensure uninterrupted network performance and access to critical business applications with ongoing software updates and support.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network operations and reduce manual configuration tasks for IT teams.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription provides enhanced software capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 6000 and 6800 series switches, building upon an existing C1 license. It unlocks advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics, crucial for modern business operations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this licensing to gain deeper insights into their network traffic, automate repetitive tasks, and bolster their security posture. It integrates directly into their existing Cisco infrastructure, providing a scalable solution for network evolution.
- Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across the network.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular security policies, threat detection, and access control to protect sensitive business data.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep visibility into network performance, user behavior, and application usage for informed decision-making.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from a flexible subscription model that includes ongoing software updates and access to new features.
- Centralized Management: Manage network policies and configurations from a single, unified platform.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and control, without the enterprise overhead, through Cisco DNA Advantage.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration tasks and policy deployments across their infrastructure. Streamline provisioning and reduce the risk of manual errors, improving operational efficiency.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies and gain real-time threat detection capabilities. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with industry regulations through advanced visibility.
regulated industries, businesses with remote workforces, organizations handling sensitive customer data, compliance-driven environments
Gain Deep Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the process of monitoring network performance and user behavior to identify bottlenecks and optimize application delivery. Make data-driven decisions to improve user experience and resource allocation.
performance-sensitive operations, businesses with critical applications, IT teams focused on optimization, environments with high user traffic
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual configuration time and minimizes human error in network deployments and changes.
Advanced Security Features
Protects business assets and customer data through enhanced threat detection and policy enforcement.
Network Analytics and Telemetry
Provides deep insights into network health and user experience, enabling proactive issue resolution.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers flexibility and predictable costs, ensuring access to the latest software innovations.
Centralized Policy Management
Simplifies the administration of network-wide security and access policies from a single console.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain high availability for critical patient care systems, demanding secure and reliable network operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize production lines and ensure operational uptime, often with complex, distributed systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures and reliable network performance to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics on compatible Cisco Catalyst switches. It builds upon existing licenses to provide enhanced capabilities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 6000 and 6800 series switches and requires an existing C1 license.
What is the billing model?
This is a subscription-based billing model, providing ongoing access to features and updates for the duration of the subscription term.
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.