Cisco DNA Advantage for C9300 Low Subscription
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9300 Low Subscription provides essential network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic and device performance to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Automated Network Operations: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement to reduce manual effort and errors.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement robust security policies, threat detection, and access control to protect your network infrastructure.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from flexible, pay-as-you-go licensing that aligns with your operational budget and needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9300 Low Subscription is a software licensing and support package designed to unlock advanced capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This subscription provides access to features that enhance network automation, security, and operational insights, ensuring your network infrastructure is optimized and protected.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who rely on their Cisco network infrastructure for critical business operations. It integrates with existing Cisco environments, offering a pathway to more intelligent and automated network management without the complexity of enterprise-scale deployments.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like device onboarding, configuration updates, and policy deployment.
- Security Enforcement: Apply granular security policies and detect threats in real-time across your network.
- Performance Analytics: Monitor network health and performance with advanced telemetry and reporting tools.
- Software Updates: Ensure your network devices are running the latest software versions with access to updates and patches.
- Compliance Management: Maintain network compliance with regulatory requirements through consistent policy application and reporting.
Empower your IT team with the advanced features of Cisco DNA Advantage, delivering enterprise-grade network management and security for your business.
What This Enables
Enable advanced network automation and provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches. Streamline network operations and reduce the time spent on manual tasks, improving IT efficiency.
On-premises network infrastructure, Wired and wireless networks, Multi-site deployments, IT-managed network environments
Enhance network security posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and access controls across the network. Automate threat detection and response to protect critical business data and systems from evolving cyber threats.
Network security management, Compliance-driven environments, Business continuity planning, Sensitive data protection
Improve network performance monitoring
Automate the collection of network telemetry and performance data for deeper insights. Enable IT professionals to proactively identify and resolve network bottlenecks or performance degradations, ensuring optimal user experience.
Performance-sensitive applications, Network operations centers, IT infrastructure monitoring, Business process optimization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual configuration effort and speeds up network device deployment and updates.
Network Assurance Engine
Provides deep visibility into network health and performance, enabling proactive issue resolution.
Identity Services Engine (ISE) Integration
Enforces granular security policies and provides network segmentation based on user and device identity.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, predictable costs and ensures access to the latest software features and support.
Catalyst 9300 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of Cisco's popular Catalyst 9300 switching platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are supported by DNA Advantage's security and automation features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations, necessitating secure network segmentation and reliable performance for critical patient care systems, supported by DNA Advantage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network performance and security for operational technology (OT) systems. DNA Advantage helps manage and secure these complex networks, ensuring uptime and data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable network access. DNA Advantage provides the necessary security controls and performance monitoring to protect confidential information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco networking hardware, including automation, security, and analytics. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9300-DA-L-SMS1, is for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. The '9300' in the MPN clearly indicates the platform compatibility.
What is the billing model?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually or multi-year) rather than a one-time perpetual 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.