Cisco DNA Advantage Software License for C6800 Series
Unlock advanced network management and security capabilities with the Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license for your C6800 series platform.
- Entitlement to: Advanced network automation, security policies, and analytics features for enhanced operational visibility and control.
- Coverage for: Software updates and access to Cisco's latest innovations, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and secure.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential security vulnerabilities by maintaining an active, supported software subscription.
- Value of: Streamlined network operations, improved security posture, and optimized performance through centralized management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license provides enhanced software capabilities for Cisco C6800 series network platforms. It unlocks advanced features for network automation, policy enforcement, and security analytics, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and securely.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates into existing Cisco environments. It supports businesses that rely on their network for critical operations, providing the tools needed for modern network management without enterprise-level complexity.
- Advanced Automation: Automate network provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks to reduce manual effort and errors.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular security policies and gain visibility into network traffic to protect against threats.
- Network Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to monitor network performance, identify issues, and optimize resource utilization.
- Centralized Management: Manage network policies and configurations from a single platform for improved consistency and control.
- Software Updates: Stay current with the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches from Cisco.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network management and security posture.
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 updates to reduce manual errors and accelerate time to service.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations standardizing IT operations, teams managing distributed network sites
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies across the network to protect sensitive business data. Gain deeper visibility into network traffic and user activity to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
companies handling sensitive customer information, organizations subject to data privacy regulations, businesses requiring centralized security control
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network operations by leveraging advanced analytics to monitor performance and identify potential bottlenecks. Automate troubleshooting workflows to reduce downtime and ensure business continuity.
organizations reliant on network uptime, businesses with performance-sensitive applications, teams managing critical business systems
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management, policy automation, and assurance through a single, intuitive platform.
Network Assurance
Proactively monitor network health and performance, identify issues before they impact users, and accelerate troubleshooting.
Software-Defined Access
Implement network-wide policies based on user identity and device, simplifying access control and segmentation.
Advanced Security Features
Enhance threat detection and mitigation with integrated security analytics and policy enforcement.
Subscription Licensing
Gain access to the latest software innovations and ongoing support through a flexible, predictable billing model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure network availability and data privacy (HIPAA compliance) for critical patient care systems and sensitive medical records.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network performance and security for operational technology (OT) systems and supply chain management.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to manage large, diverse user bases and ensure secure access to resources while supporting research initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco networking platforms, including automation, security, and analytics. It is designed to help businesses manage their networks more efficiently and securely.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E2N-C6880-C-A, is for the Cisco C6800 series of network platforms. It enhances the capabilities of that hardware.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-annually, providing continuous access to the software features and updates.
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.