Cisco DNA Advantage Subscription for Catalyst 4500 Series, 3-Year Renewal
Renew your Cisco DNA Advantage subscription for Catalyst 4500 Series switches, ensuring three years of advanced network capabilities and ongoing support for your business infrastructure.
- Continued Feature Access: Maintain access to advanced network automation, security, and analytics features essential for modern operations.
- Operational Continuity: Prevent service disruptions and ensure your network infrastructure remains fully functional and supported.
- Compliance Assurance: Uphold regulatory and internal compliance standards by maintaining up-to-date software and support.
- Predictable Budgeting: Secure your network's advanced capabilities for three years with a clear, subscription-based renewal.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year renewal subscription for Cisco DNA Advantage software, specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series platform. It provides continued access to a suite of advanced network management, automation, security, and assurance features that enhance network performance and operational efficiency.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments who rely on their Cisco network infrastructure for critical business functions. It ensures their network remains compliant, secure, and optimized without the overhead of managing complex licensing agreements independently.
- Advanced Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across your network.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular access controls, threat detection, and segmentation to protect your business data.
- Network Analytics & Assurance: Gain deep insights into network performance, user experience, and potential issues before they impact operations.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations through a unified platform for monitoring and management.
- Software Updates & Support: Receive ongoing software updates, bug fixes, and access to Cisco technical support.
Secure your network's future with a Cisco DNA Advantage renewal, providing essential advanced features and support for your business operations.
What This Enables
Maintain Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across the infrastructure. Streamline IT operations and reduce manual intervention for faster deployment and changes.
On-premises data centers, campus networks, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the implementation of granular access controls and segmentation to protect sensitive business data. Detect and respond to threats more effectively with integrated security intelligence.
Regulated industries, businesses with remote workforces, networks with critical data assets, multi-tenant environments
Improve Network Performance Visibility
Gain deep insights into network health, application performance, and user experience through advanced analytics. Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact business productivity.
Performance-sensitive applications, large user bases, networks supporting critical business services, IT operations monitoring
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual configuration time and errors, accelerating network changes and service delivery.
Stealthwatch Security Analytics
Provides visibility into network traffic to detect and respond to advanced threats.
Network Assurance Engine
Offers predictive analytics and troubleshooting to ensure optimal network performance and user experience.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the latest features and software updates on a predictable, recurring basis.
Catalyst 4500 Series Compatibility
Extends the life and capabilities of existing Cisco hardware investments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict financial regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all supported by DNA Advantage features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Demands secure data handling, network segmentation for patient privacy (HIPAA compliance), and reliable network performance for critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Benefits from network automation for efficient operations and enhanced security to protect operational technology (OT) environments from cyber threats.
Education & Research
Needs scalable network management to support a large, diverse user base and secure access to resources while managing complex campus environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, security, and assurance on Cisco enterprise networking platforms like the Catalyst 4500 Series.
Why is this a renewal only?
This specific SKU is designated for renewing an existing Cisco DNA Advantage subscription. It ensures continuity of service and features for customers who already have the software deployed.
What happens if my subscription expires?
Expiration can lead to the loss of advanced features, security updates, and technical support, potentially impacting network performance, security, and compliance.
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.