Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage Term License
This Cisco DNA Advantage term license unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches over a defined subscription period.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to sophisticated network automation, policy enforcement, and security analytics.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from a predictable billing model that aligns operational expenses with feature utilization.
- Platform Specific: Designed to enhance the functionality of Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series network switches.
- Compliance and Security: Ensure your network adheres to industry standards and maintain a strong security posture with up-to-date software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage Term License provides a subscription-based entitlement to advanced software features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This license unlocks capabilities such as network automation, advanced security policies, and in-depth network analytics, crucial for modern business IT environments.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and securing their company's network infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, enhancing their operational efficiency and security posture.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks for faster deployment and configuration.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular security policies and threat detection.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Software Updates: Ensure access to the latest features and security patches.
- Compliance Management: Facilitate adherence to regulatory and internal security policies.
Empower your IT team with advanced network control and visibility, delivering enterprise-grade functionality without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across their infrastructure. Streamline operations and reduce manual errors for faster service delivery.
organizations with distributed network devices, teams managing multi-site networks, businesses standardizing on Cisco hardware
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment and enforcement of granular security policies to protect against evolving threats. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with security regulations.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with remote or hybrid workforces, companies requiring centralized security management
Gain Deep Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the monitoring of network performance and user experience with advanced analytics. Identify and resolve issues proactively to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
companies with critical business applications, IT departments focused on performance optimization, organizations needing to understand traffic patterns
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual configuration time and minimizes human error in network deployments and changes.
Advanced Security Features (e.g., Trustworthy Solutions, Segmentation)
Protects the network from threats and ensures data privacy through granular access controls and threat detection.
Network Analytics and Telemetry
Provides deep insights into network health and performance, enabling proactive issue resolution and optimization.
Software Subscription Model
Offers predictable costs and ensures continuous access to the latest software updates and features.
Policy-Based Automation
Simplifies network management by allowing administrators to define policies that are automatically enforced across the network.
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 advanced network management features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and critical medical devices, benefiting from advanced segmentation and monitoring.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and guest services, requiring scalable, secure, and easily manageable network infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from automation and security features to ensure uptime and data integrity.
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. It provides capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics, designed to simplify network management and enhance performance.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9300X-DNA-12Q-1A, is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, particularly models with 12-port QSFP uplinks, and is a term license.
What is the benefit of a term license?
A term license provides access to software features for a defined period, typically 1, 3, or 5 years. This model offers predictable operational expenses and ensures you always have access to the latest software updates and support during the term.
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.