Cisco DNA Advantage Software Subscription for Catalyst 9000 Series
Ensure continuous access to advanced network management and security capabilities with a Cisco DNA Advantage software subscription renewal for your Cisco Catalyst 9000 series platform.
- Continued Access: Maintain entitlement to all advanced software features and functionalities included in Cisco DNA Advantage.
- Operational Continuity: Prevent service disruptions and ensure your network operates at peak performance with ongoing software support.
- Security Posture: Keep your network protected with up-to-date security features and threat intelligence integrated into the platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and internal policy requirements by staying current with software versions and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a renewal subscription for Cisco DNA Advantage software, designed to enhance the capabilities of Cisco Catalyst 9000 series network hardware. It provides advanced features for network assurance, security, and automation, ensuring your network infrastructure is optimized and secure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to gain deeper insights into network performance, automate routine tasks, and enforce security policies across their wired and wireless environments. It integrates directly with their existing Cisco hardware.
- Network Assurance: Gain visibility into network health, performance, and user experience.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Automation: Streamline network configuration, provisioning, and management tasks.
- Software Updates: Receive regular software updates, patches, and new feature releases.
- Extended Support: Ensure continued access to Cisco's technical support resources.
This Cisco DNA Advantage renewal is essential for businesses seeking to maintain a highly available, secure, and efficiently managed network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Visibility and Control
Enable teams to gain deep insights into network performance, user experience, and application behavior. Streamline troubleshooting by identifying and resolving issues proactively before they impact users.
organizations with complex network topologies, businesses requiring detailed performance analytics, teams managing hybrid cloud environments, companies prioritizing user experience
Automate Network Configuration and Provisioning
Automate the deployment and configuration of network devices and services, reducing manual effort and the risk of human error. Streamline policy enforcement across the entire network infrastructure.
businesses with distributed sites, organizations undergoing digital transformation, teams managing large device counts, companies focused on operational efficiency
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate the implementation and enforcement of granular security policies to protect against threats. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security standards through consistent policy application.
companies handling sensitive data, organizations subject to regulatory audits, businesses with evolving security needs, teams managing BYOD policies
Key Features
Cisco DNA Assurance
Proactively monitor network health and user experience, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
Network Automation
Streamline device configuration and policy deployment, minimizing manual errors and accelerating service delivery.
Advanced Security Features
Enhance threat detection and policy enforcement to protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance.
Software Updates and Patches
Stay current with the latest innovations and security fixes to maintain a robust and secure network.
Subscription-based Licensing
Provides predictable costs and access to evolving features without large upfront capital expenditures.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are supported by Cisco DNA Advantage features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable networks to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure critical systems remain operational, benefiting from DNA Advantage's assurance and security capabilities.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses often manage distributed networks and require secure guest Wi-Fi, PCI compliance for payments, and efficient management of multiple locations, which DNA Advantage facilitates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, with advanced security to protect against cyber threats impacting production.
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 and access points. It provides capabilities for network assurance, automation, and security.
Why is a renewal important?
Renewing your subscription ensures you maintain access to all the advanced features, ongoing software updates, security patches, and technical support included with Cisco DNA Advantage. Failure to renew can result in loss of functionality and support.
What hardware does this apply to?
This specific renewal is for Cisco DNA Advantage software licenses applicable to the Cisco Catalyst 9000 series of network hardware.
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.