Cisco C9300 DNA Advantage 1 Year License
This Cisco DNA Advantage subscription provides essential software capabilities for your C9300 Series switches, ensuring advanced network management and security for one year.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced network automation, security policies, and analytics capabilities for your C9300 switches.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain software compliance and ensure access to Cisco's support resources for the duration of the license term.
- Predictable Subscription: Benefit from a clear 1-year term license with predictable billing, simplifying budget management.
- Platform Optimization: Enhance the performance and operational efficiency of your Cisco C9300 Series fiber-connected switches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year term subscription license for Cisco DNA Advantage software, specifically designed for Cisco C9300 Series 24-port fiber switches. It unlocks a suite of advanced features that enhance network automation, security, and operational visibility, ensuring your network infrastructure is managed efficiently and securely.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain deeper control over their network environment. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, providing a unified platform for managing network policies, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across your network.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement granular security policies, threat detection, and access controls to protect your network.
- Intelligent Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance, user behavior, and potential issues through advanced analytics.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management and monitoring, reducing complexity and operational overhead.
- Software Compliance: Ensure your network is running licensed software, avoiding potential risks and audit issues.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network management and security posture with advanced capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across multiple switches. Streamline network operations and reduce manual intervention, leading to faster service delivery and fewer errors.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, IT teams focused on operational efficiency
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies and gain visibility into network threats. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with industry regulations through advanced security features.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, companies operating in regulated industries, organizations prioritizing threat mitigation
Improve Network Performance Analytics
Streamline the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization. Proactively address potential issues before they impact user productivity or business operations.
companies reliant on network uptime, IT departments managing performance-sensitive applications, organizations seeking data-driven network improvements
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for Cisco C9300 Series switches.
1-Year Term License
Provides a clear subscription period for predictable budgeting and access to features.
24-Port Fiber Support
Optimized for C9300 Series switches with fiber optic connectivity, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible, operational expense model for software licensing.
Network Assurance Engine
Provides intelligent insights and troubleshooting capabilities for network health and performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Advantage provides through advanced threat detection and policy enforcement capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintaining secure and reliable network operations is critical for patient data privacy and operational continuity, supported by DNA Advantage's security and assurance features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to ensure uptime and efficiency of critical production systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to manage large, diverse networks securely and cost-effectively, making the automation and advanced features of DNA Advantage highly valuable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It enables IT teams to manage their networks more efficiently and securely.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (C9300-DNA-A-24S-1Y) is for the Cisco C9300 Series 24-port fiber switches. Ensure your hardware model is compatible before purchasing.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 1-year term license. Upon expiration, you will need to renew the subscription to continue accessing the DNA Advantage features and support.
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.