Cisco DNA EA Advantage 24-Port License
Cisco DNA Advantage licensing provides essential network management and security capabilities for your 24-port Cisco switches, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
- Access to: Advanced network analytics, security policies, and automation features for enhanced visibility and control.
- Coverage for: Software updates and access to Cisco's technical support for uninterrupted network operation.
- Protection against: Network vulnerabilities and compliance gaps through integrated security and policy enforcement.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to the latest Cisco IOS XE software features and innovations for your network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA EA Advantage subscription license unlocks advanced features for your 24-port Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches. It provides enhanced network visibility, security, and automation capabilities, ensuring your network operates efficiently and remains compliant with industry standards.
Designed for businesses seeking enterprise-grade network management without the associated overhead, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco infrastructure, providing a unified platform for managing your network devices.
- Advanced Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network traffic patterns and user behavior.
- Automated Policy Enforcement: Streamline security and compliance by automating policy deployment across the network.
- Enhanced Security Features: Implement granular access controls and threat detection to protect your network.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous access to the latest software features, updates, and security patches.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations through a single pane of glass for configuration and monitoring.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-level network intelligence and control, tailored for the operational needs of SMB and mid-market businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Visibility and Control
Enable teams to gain deep insights into network traffic and user behavior through advanced analytics. Streamline network operations by automating policy deployment and configuration across all connected devices.
on-premises network infrastructure, wired and wireless networks, multi-device environments, IT operations management
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies to protect against evolving threats and ensure regulatory compliance. Protect sensitive business data by implementing granular access controls and continuous monitoring.
regulated industries, data-sensitive operations, security-conscious organizations, IT security management
Streamline Network Automation and Management
Streamline routine network tasks through automated provisioning and configuration updates. Simplify network management with a centralized platform for monitoring and troubleshooting across your switch infrastructure.
growing businesses, IT departments with limited staff, multi-site operations, network infrastructure upgrades
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software Subscription
Provides access to advanced network management, security, and automation features for your Cisco switches.
24-Port Device Support
Specifically licensed for your 24-port Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches, ensuring proper coverage.
Network Analytics
Offers deep insights into network performance, traffic patterns, and user behavior to optimize operations.
Automated Policy Enforcement
Simplifies and secures network management by automating the deployment of security and compliance policies.
Software Updates and Support
Ensures your network is running the latest software versions with access to Cisco's technical support for uninterrupted operation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure network availability for critical patient care systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors handle significant customer data and require secure, reliable networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and guest services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and security to manage operational technology (OT) and ensure production uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for network management, security, and automation on Cisco enterprise networking hardware. It provides enhanced visibility, policy enforcement, and analytics capabilities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E3N-C36501-A, is for 24-port Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches. It is a platform license for the switch itself.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually) for the duration of the subscription term.
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.