Cisco DNA Advantage for Catalyst 9500X Series
Cisco DNA Advantage for Catalyst 9500X provides essential software features and support for your core network infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity and access to advanced capabilities.
- Access to: Advanced network security, automation, and analytics features to enhance visibility and control.
- Coverage for: Software updates and technical support, ensuring your network remains current and issues are resolved promptly.
- Protection against: Network vulnerabilities and operational disruptions through continuous security enhancements and bug fixes.
- Entitlement to: Cisco's latest innovations in network management and policy enforcement for improved efficiency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Advantage for Catalyst 9500X is a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced features and provides essential support for Cisco's Catalyst 9500X Series switches. This license enables enhanced network automation, security, and analytics, crucial for modern business operations.
This offering is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and securing their company's network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Catalyst 9500X hardware, providing a unified platform for network operations and policy enforcement.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and streamline network provisioning and configuration.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement robust security policies and gain deeper visibility into network threats.
- Intelligent Network Analytics: Leverage data-driven insights to optimize network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.
- Software Updates and Bug Fixes: Ensure your network is running on the latest, most secure software version.
- 24x7 Technical Support: Access expert assistance for prompt resolution of network issues.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network operations with enterprise-grade features without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate network configurations, policy deployments, and device provisioning across their infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce manual errors, leading to increased IT efficiency.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, IT departments focused on operational efficiency
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain deeper visibility into network traffic and potential threats. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with industry regulations through advanced threat detection.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations with remote or hybrid workforces, businesses requiring granular access control
Gain Actionable Network Insights
Streamline the process of collecting and analyzing network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize user experience. Proactively troubleshoot issues before they impact business operations or productivity.
businesses reliant on network uptime, organizations managing distributed user bases, IT teams seeking data-driven network management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management, automation, and policy enforcement for improved operational efficiency and visibility.
Advanced Security Features
Strengthen your network defenses with features like Trustworthy Systems and advanced threat detection capabilities.
Network Analytics and Telemetry
Gain deeper insights into network health and performance to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Software Subscription and Support
Ensure continuous access to the latest software updates, security patches, and expert technical assistance.
Catalyst 9500X Series Compatibility
Optimized for high-performance, high-density core and distribution layer switching in campus and branch environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Advantage provides through advanced threat detection and policy enforcement capabilities to protect sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need highly available and secure networks to manage patient data and critical medical devices, benefiting from the reliability and security features of DNA Advantage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network performance and security for operational technology (OT) systems, which can be enhanced by the automation and visibility offered by DNA Advantage.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require secure, compliant network operations, making the advanced security and access control features of DNA Advantage essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a subscription license that unlocks advanced software features for Cisco networking hardware, including automation, security, and analytics. It also includes software updates and technical support.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9500X-DE-L-SMS1, is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series switches.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, typically billed annually or multi-year, providing ongoing access to features and support.
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.