Cisco DNA Advantage Software Subscription for Catalyst 9500 Series
Cisco DNA Advantage software subscription provides advanced network management and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline configuration, provisioning, and policy enforcement across your network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security Features: Gain access to robust security tools for threat detection, mitigation, and compliance.
- Performance Optimization: Improve network visibility and control for better application performance and user experience.
- Software Support: Benefit from ongoing software updates, patches, and access to Cisco technical support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license unlocks a suite of advanced software features for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series network switches. It provides enhanced capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics, designed to simplify operations and improve network performance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to gain greater control and visibility over their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco environments, offering a pathway to a more intelligent and automated network.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy deployment.
- Intelligent Network Insights: Gain deep visibility into network traffic, application performance, and user behavior.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular access controls, detect and respond to threats, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Software Support & Updates: Receive continuous access to the latest software releases, security patches, and Cisco TAC support.
- Scalable Licensing: Flexible subscription model that scales with your organization's growing network needs.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and automation without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Automate Network Provisioning and Configuration
Enable teams to rapidly deploy new network devices and apply consistent configurations across the infrastructure. Streamline network changes and reduce the risk of human error during manual updates.
Organizations with growing network footprints, Businesses standardizing IT operations, Teams managing distributed network locations
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain visibility into potential threats across the network. Protect sensitive business data and meet regulatory compliance requirements with advanced security tools.
Businesses handling sensitive customer data, Organizations subject to industry regulations, Teams responsible for network security posture
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network monitoring to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize application delivery. Gain actionable insights into network traffic patterns and user experience to proactively address issues.
Companies reliant on critical business applications, Organizations experiencing network performance issues, Teams focused on user experience optimization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management and automation through a single, intuitive platform.
Advanced Analytics
Gain deep insights into network health, application performance, and user behavior to make informed decisions.
Security Policy Automation
Automate the deployment and enforcement of security policies to protect your network from threats.
Software Subscription Model
Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software innovations.
Cisco TAC Support
Access expert technical assistance from Cisco to resolve network issues quickly.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure network availability and data security to comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain critical patient care operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize production processes and ensure operational uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong network security and reliable performance to maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches, including automation, security, and analytics capabilities. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance performance.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E2N-C95003-G-A, is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series platform, indicated by the 'C9500' in the product code.
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 for a multi-year term, providing continuous access to features and support.
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.