Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage Software License
The Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage software license provides advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches over a 3-year term.
- Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced network automation, security policies, and visibility tools.
- 3-Year Term: Secure your licensing and budget predictability with a fixed duration.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security patches for regulatory adherence.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network management and troubleshooting with intelligent insights.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage license subscription provides advanced software features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port fiber switches. It unlocks capabilities for network automation, programmability, security, and analytics, ensuring your network infrastructure is optimized and secure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain deeper control and visibility over their network. It integrates with existing Cisco environments, enhancing the functionality of their core switching infrastructure for improved performance and security.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and simplify network configuration.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular security policies and threat detection.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates and access to new features.
- Compliance Ready: Ensure your network meets industry standards and security best practices.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with advanced, automated, and secure capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations and policy deployments across their switching infrastructure. Streamline operations and reduce the potential for human error in network management.
On-premises data centers, campus networks, distributed branch offices, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and gain visibility into potential threats across the network. Automate threat detection and response to protect critical business data.
Networks requiring segmentation, environments with sensitive data, organizations with compliance mandates, multi-vendor network deployments
Improve Network Performance Visibility
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize user experience. Enable teams to proactively address issues before they impact business operations.
High-traffic business networks, organizations reliant on application performance, environments with remote users, networks supporting critical business applications
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management, automation, and analytics through a single, intuitive platform.
Network Assurance Engine
Proactively monitor network health and performance, identifying and resolving issues before they impact users.
Advanced Security Features
Implement granular access control, threat intelligence, and policy enforcement to protect your network.
Programmability and Automation
Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy updates to increase operational efficiency.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides budget predictability and continuous access to software updates and support for a defined period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Advantage provides through advanced threat detection and policy enforcement to protect sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable network performance and strict data security to meet HIPAA compliance, supported by DNA Advantage's network assurance and security features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and reliability to ensure continuous operations and the secure integration of IoT devices, managed effectively by DNA Advantage.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require secure, high-performance networks, which DNA Advantage supports with enhanced security and efficient management capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It provides capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics, enhancing network management and performance.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license SKU (C9300-DNA-A-24F-3Y) is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port fiber switches. The 'Advantage' tier offers more features than the 'Essentials' tier.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses offer predictable costs, continuous access to software updates and new features, and ensure your network remains compliant and secure throughout the 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.