Cisco DNA Advantage License for C9300L, 48-Port, 5 Year
This Cisco DNA Advantage software license subscription provides advanced network management and security features for your 48-port C9300L switches over a 5-year term.
- Advanced Network Features: Gain access to enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Extended Term: Secure your network's advanced features and support for a full 5-year period, ensuring long-term operational stability.
- Compliance and Security: Meet regulatory requirements and bolster your security posture with integrated threat defense and policy enforcement.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network operations through automation and intelligent insights, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300L CISCO DNA ADVANTAGE, 48-PORT, 5 YEAR EDU ONLY license unlocks a suite of advanced software features designed to enhance the performance, security, and manageability of your Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series switches. This subscription provides access to Cisco's Digital Network Architecture (DNA) capabilities, including advanced security, automation, and analytics, for a duration of five years.
This licensing is intended for educational institutions requiring robust network solutions. It empowers IT professionals and administrators within these organizations to deploy, manage, and secure their network infrastructure more effectively. The license integrates with the Cisco Catalyst 9300L platform, providing a unified and intelligent network experience.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic and user behavior for better troubleshooting and performance optimization.
- Automated Network Operations: Simplify complex tasks through programmability and automation, reducing manual configuration and errors.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement robust security policies, threat detection, and mitigation to protect your network from evolving threats.
- Centralized Management: Manage your network devices and policies from a single, intuitive platform.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates and access to new features throughout the 5-year license term.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is ideal for educational institutions seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with enterprise-grade features and simplified management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, such as device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy enforcement. Streamline network operations and reduce the risk of human error in complex deployments.
organizations with multi-site networks, teams managing large device counts, environments requiring rapid deployment
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies and threat detection mechanisms across the network. Automate the response to security incidents, protecting sensitive educational data and user access.
institutions with strict data privacy requirements, networks supporting remote access, environments with diverse user populations
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network performance, traffic patterns, and application usage. Automate the collection and analysis of network data to proactively identify and resolve issues.
organizations focused on optimizing network performance, teams needing to understand user behavior, environments with high bandwidth demands
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Provides a centralized platform for network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance, simplifying management.
Advanced Security Features
Offers enhanced threat detection, mitigation, and policy control to protect the network and data.
Network Analytics
Delivers deep insights into network health and performance, enabling proactive troubleshooting and optimization.
Software Subscription Model
Ensures access to the latest software features and security updates throughout the 5-year term.
Programmability and Automation
Reduces manual effort and configuration errors through API-driven automation and orchestration.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions require robust, secure, and manageable network infrastructure to support learning, research, and administrative functions, often with specific budget and compliance considerations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need highly available and secure networks to protect sensitive patient data and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems, often under strict regulatory compliance.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies require secure, reliable, and cost-effective network solutions to deliver public services, often facing stringent security mandates and long-term operational planning.
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms demand high levels of network security, reliability, and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and ensure uninterrupted transaction processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst switches, including automation, analytics, and enhanced security capabilities, as part of Cisco's Digital Network Architecture.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license is for the Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series 48-port switches.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 5-year subscription license, providing continuous access to features and updates for the duration.
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.