Cisco C9600 DNA Advantage Software Subscription
The Cisco C9600 DNA Advantage subscription provides advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches.
- Advanced Features: Access to network automation, programmability, and advanced security policies.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and user behavior for better troubleshooting.
- Subscription Term: License is active for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring continuous access to updates.
- Compliance & Security: Maintain compliance and strengthen your security posture with up-to-date features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9600 DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches. It provides capabilities for network automation, programmability, security, and analytics, enabling a more intelligent and secure network infrastructure.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to optimize network operations, enhance security, and gain better visibility into their network environment. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware to deliver enhanced functionality without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and simplify network configuration and management.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular security policies and threat detection to protect your network.
- Programmability: Utilize APIs and software-defined networking principles for greater network control.
- Analytics & Insights: Gain deep visibility into network performance and user activity.
- Continuous Updates: Receive ongoing software updates and feature enhancements throughout the subscription term.
This subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to elevate their network's intelligence and security with enterprise-grade features.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, reducing manual effort and potential for human error. Streamline the deployment and management of network policies across the infrastructure.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses standardizing IT operations, teams managing distributed network sites
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies and gain advanced threat detection capabilities. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with security regulations.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with remote or hybrid workforces, companies subject to data privacy laws
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Streamline the process of monitoring network performance and user activity. Gain deeper insights to quickly identify and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime.
teams responsible for network uptime, organizations experiencing performance bottlenecks, businesses needing to optimize resource utilization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and configurations through a single pane of glass.
Advanced Network Analytics
Gain deep insights into network traffic patterns, user behavior, and application performance to optimize operations.
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Capabilities
Enable programmability and automation for dynamic network adjustments and faster service delivery.
Enhanced Security Features
Implement granular access control, threat detection, and policy enforcement to protect against cyber threats.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Provides continuous access to software updates, new features, and ongoing support for predictable budgeting.
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 availability to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure critical medical systems remain operational.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring efficiency and minimizing downtime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to manage large, diverse user bases and secure sensitive student and research data, often with budget constraints that favor subscription models.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics features for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches. It provides enhanced capabilities beyond the base functionality.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license specifically applies to the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches, enabling advanced software features on these platforms.
What is the term of the subscription?
The license is active for the duration of the subscription term purchased. This ensures continuous access to features, updates, and support during that period.
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.