Cisco DNA Advantage for Catalyst 9500X Series
Cisco DNA Advantage for Catalyst 9500X provides essential software features and support for your high-performance network infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and security.
- Access to: Advanced network visibility, automation, and security features to proactively manage your infrastructure.
- Coverage for: Software updates, bug fixes, and technical support to maintain optimal network performance and stability.
- Protection against: Network vulnerabilities and operational disruptions through timely security patches and expert assistance.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's latest network innovations and compliance-ready features for your core switching platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Advantage for Catalyst 9500X is a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced capabilities for Cisco's high-performance 9500X series switches. This license provides access to critical features for network automation, assurance, and security, alongside essential software support and maintenance.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require sophisticated network control and visibility. It integrates into existing network architectures, enhancing the functionality of the Catalyst 9500X platform for core network services.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks and reduce manual configuration errors.
- Advanced Network Assurance: Gain deep insights into network health and performance for proactive issue resolution.
- Integrated Security Features: Improve threat detection and response with built-in security capabilities.
- Software Support and Updates: Ensure your network runs on the latest, most secure software versions with access to Cisco TAC.
- Compliance Readiness: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal security policies.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and support, without the enterprise overhead, using Cisco DNA Advantage.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across the infrastructure. Streamline operations and reduce the potential for human error in network management.
core network infrastructure, campus networks, data center interconnects, network segmentation
Enhance Network Visibility and Assurance
Streamline the process of monitoring network health, performance, and user experience in real time. Automate the detection and diagnosis of network issues to minimize downtime and improve service delivery.
business-critical applications, high-traffic environments, performance-sensitive operations, network troubleshooting
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment and enforcement of security policies to protect against evolving threats. Enable teams to proactively identify and mitigate security risks within the network fabric.
compliance-driven environments, sensitive data handling, threat detection, access control management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and configurations for simplified operations.
Network Assurance Engine
Proactive identification of network issues and performance bottlenecks, reducing downtime and improving user experience.
Software Subscription Model
Predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and security updates.
Advanced Security Features
Enhanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities to protect business data and operations.
Cisco TAC Support
Access to expert technical assistance for rapid troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco DNA Advantage helps address through advanced security and assurance features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure continuous network uptime for critical patient care systems, benefiting from the security, reliability, and visibility provided by DNA Advantage.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on stable networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and guest services, making network assurance and automation crucial for operational efficiency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand highly reliable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where DNA Advantage can enhance visibility and automation for critical production systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced features for network automation, assurance, and security, along with software support for Cisco networking hardware like the Catalyst 9500X series.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9500X-DA-OPS, is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9500X series of high-performance switches.
How long is the license term?
Cisco DNA Advantage licenses are typically sold as subscriptions with terms of 1, 3, 5, or 7 years. The specific term is chosen 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.