Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage 7-Year License
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription provides advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches over a 7-year term.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock intelligent network insights, policy automation, and enhanced security capabilities for your Cisco infrastructure.
- Coverage for 7 Years: Secure your network's future with a long-term subscription, ensuring continuous access to software updates and support.
- Protection Against Obsolescence: Stay current with the latest network technologies and security patches, reducing the risk of outdated systems.
- Entitlement to Software Updates: Guarantee ongoing access to new features, performance improvements, and critical security fixes for your network devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage license is a 7-year subscription that unlocks advanced software features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This license provides enhanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities, enabling more intelligent and efficient network operations.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage and secure their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware to provide a unified platform for network visibility and control.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like configuration and policy deployment, freeing up IT resources.
- Enhanced Security: Implement advanced security features to protect against threats and ensure compliance.
- Intelligent Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance and user behavior for proactive troubleshooting.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management and policy enforcement across your Cisco environment.
- Long-Term Predictability: A 7-year term provides cost predictability and ensures continuous access to software innovations.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network with advanced capabilities and long-term software support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network configurations and policy deployments across multiple switches. Streamline operations and reduce the risk of human error in network management.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams seeking operational efficiency
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain visibility into potential threats across the network. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
businesses handling sensitive data, companies with remote or hybrid workforces, organizations prioritizing data protection
Improve Network Performance Monitoring
Streamline the process of monitoring network health and performance with advanced analytics and reporting tools. Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact users or operations.
companies reliant on network uptime, IT departments managing critical business applications, organizations aiming for proactive IT management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
7-Year Term License
Provides long-term access to software features and updates, ensuring your network remains current and secure for an extended period.
Network Automation
Reduces manual effort in configuration and policy deployment, freeing up IT staff for strategic tasks.
Advanced Security Features
Enhances threat detection and policy enforcement, safeguarding business data and operations.
Network Analytics
Offers deep insights into network performance and user behavior for proactive troubleshooting and optimization.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries benefit from network automation to manage distributed locations and enhanced security to protect customer payment information and loyalty data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments require reliable network performance and security to support operational technology (OT) and ensure production continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. The MPN C9300-DNA-A-24-7Y indicates it is for a 24-port model within this series.
What is the benefit of a 7-year term license?
A 7-year term license offers cost predictability, ensures continuous access to software updates and new features for an extended period, and protects against future price increases. It simplifies long-term IT planning and budget management.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.