Cisco C6000/C6800 DNA Advantage Software Subscription
Unlock advanced network management and security features for your Cisco C6000/C6800 series switches with a 3-year DNA Advantage subscription.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to enhanced network automation, security policies, and analytics for improved operational efficiency.
- Coverage for 3 Years: Secure continuous access to software updates, new features, and essential support for the duration of your subscription term.
- Protection Against Obsolescence: Ensure your network infrastructure remains current and compliant with the latest software capabilities and security patches.
- Entitlement to Cisco Support: Receive technical assistance and software updates directly from Cisco, ensuring your network operates at peak performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription provides a 3-year license for advanced software features on your C6000/C6800 series network switches. It unlocks capabilities such as network automation, advanced security policies, and in-depth analytics, crucial for modern business IT environments.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates directly into your existing Cisco infrastructure. It ensures your network is not only functional but also optimized for performance, security, and compliance, supporting your business's daily operations.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks and reduce manual configuration errors.
- Advanced Security Policies: Implement granular security controls to protect sensitive business data.
- Network Analytics and Insights: Gain visibility into network performance and user behavior to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Software Subscription Model: Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
- Compliance and Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure network integrity with up-to-date software and security protocols.
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade network intelligence and control without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network configurations and policy deployments across their 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
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies and segmentation across the network. Protect sensitive business data and critical applications from evolving cyber threats.
regulated industries, organizations with remote workforces, businesses handling sensitive customer data, multi-site operations
Gain Deeper Network Visibility
Streamline the process of monitoring network performance and user experience through integrated analytics. Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact business operations.
performance-sensitive applications, IT departments managing growing user bases, businesses requiring detailed operational reporting
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and configurations from a single platform.
Advanced Security Features
Enhanced threat detection, policy enforcement, and segmentation to protect business assets.
Network Analytics
Gain actionable insights into network performance, health, and user behavior for proactive management.
Software Subscription
Predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software innovations and security patches.
3-Year Term
Long-term planning and cost certainty for essential network software capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high levels of network security and data privacy to comply with HIPAA regulations and ensure uninterrupted patient care services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize operational technology (OT) networks and ensure production uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handling confidential client information need advanced security features and reliable network performance to maintain client trust and operational continuity.
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 simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C6000-DNA-A-3Y, applies to Cisco's C6000 and C6800 series network switches. It is essential to ensure compatibility with your existing hardware.
What is the benefit of a 3-year term license?
A 3-year term provides cost predictability and ensures continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period. This helps in long-term IT planning and budget management, while keeping your network current.
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.