Cisco DNA Advantage Software License for Catalyst 9000 Series
Cisco DNA Advantage software licensing provides essential network automation and security features for your Cisco Catalyst infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance.
- Access to: Advanced network automation, policy enforcement, and security analytics.
- Coverage for: Software features and updates for the duration of the subscription term.
- Protection against: Network misconfigurations and security vulnerabilities through centralized management.
- Entitlement to: Ongoing support and access to the latest Cisco IOS XE software features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license unlocks a suite of advanced software features for Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches. It provides enhanced capabilities for network automation, policy-based access, and security visibility, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with existing Cisco network hardware. It helps streamline network operations, improve security posture, and maintain compliance within your company's own IT environment.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like provisioning and configuration.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular access control and threat detection.
- Centralized Management: Gain a single pane of glass for network visibility and control.
- Software Updates: Ensure access to the latest features and security patches.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations through consistent policy application.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with enterprise-grade automation and security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration and provisioning tasks across their infrastructure. Streamline deployment of new services and policy changes with greater speed and accuracy.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, campus networks
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain deeper visibility into network traffic and user behavior. Protect sensitive business data and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements through centralized control.
Networks requiring granular access control, environments with sensitive data, regulated industries
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the monitoring of network performance and health with advanced analytics. Identify potential issues proactively and optimize resource utilization for improved business operations.
Networks experiencing performance degradation, environments with high user traffic, IT teams focused on proactive maintenance
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Provides a centralized platform for network management, automation, and analytics, simplifying complex operations.
Policy-based Automation
Enables consistent application of network policies across the infrastructure, reducing errors and improving security.
Advanced Security Features
Offers enhanced threat detection, segmentation, and access control to protect business assets.
Software Subscription Model
Provides access to the latest software features and ongoing support, ensuring your network remains current and secure.
Scalability
Supports network growth and evolving business needs with flexible licensing options.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Advantage supports through advanced threat detection and policy enforcement.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Ensuring data privacy and network uptime is critical; this license helps maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA through secure network segmentation and reliable operation.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from automated network management and enhanced security to protect operational technology (OT) systems and ensure continuous production.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle sensitive client data and require strong security measures and reliable network performance to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
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, focusing on network automation, security, and analytics.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches, providing enhanced software capabilities for these platforms.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis for the duration of the subscription 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.