Cisco C9600 DNA Advantage Software License with Support, 3 Years
The Cisco C9600 DNA Advantage software license with 3-year support provides advanced network management and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series infrastructure.
- Advanced Features: Access to enhanced network automation, security policies, and analytics.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures your network infrastructure remains up-to-date and fully functional.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance through consistent software updates and security patches.
- Expert Support: Entitlement to Cisco technical support for issue resolution and guidance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco DNA Advantage software, designed for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches. It unlocks a suite of advanced features for network automation, programmability, security, and analytics, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain deeper visibility and control over their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco environments, providing a unified platform for managing complex network deployments.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Network Analytics: Gain insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Software Subscription: Provides access to the latest software features and updates.
- 3-Year Support: Includes Cisco's technical support for the duration of the license term.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with advanced capabilities and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device onboarding and configuration changes. Streamline network operations and reduce the potential for human error in complex environments.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses requiring efficient device management, teams managing distributed network infrastructure, companies focused on operational efficiency
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment and enforcement of security policies across the network infrastructure. Protect sensitive business data by implementing granular access controls and threat mitigation strategies.
businesses handling sensitive data, organizations with strict compliance requirements, companies deploying IoT devices, environments requiring centralized security management
Gain Deeper Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the process of monitoring network health and performance in real-time. Provide IT professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact operations.
companies experiencing performance bottlenecks, businesses needing to optimize network resource allocation, IT teams managing critical business applications, organizations focused on data-driven decision making
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy updates to reduce manual effort and speed up deployment.
Advanced Security Features
Implement granular security policies, segmentation, and threat detection to protect your network and data.
Network Analytics and Telemetry
Gain deep insights into network performance, user behavior, and application usage for better troubleshooting and optimization.
Software Subscription Model
Access the latest software innovations and security updates throughout the 3-year term.
3-Year Cisco Support
Receive expert technical assistance and hardware replacement services for uninterrupted network operation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and high availability to protect sensitive financial data and maintain continuous trading operations, which DNA Advantage features support.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable networks to manage patient data and critical medical devices, aligning with the security and performance benefits of DNA Advantage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks and ensure production uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions require scalable and secure networks to support a large number of users and devices, with features that aid in managing diverse network access needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches. It provides enhanced capabilities beyond the base functionality.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches, enabling advanced software features on these platforms.
What does the 3-year support include?
The 3-year support typically includes access to Cisco TAC (Technical Assistance Center) for troubleshooting, software updates, and potentially hardware replacement services, ensuring your network remains operational and supported.
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.