Cisco DNA EA Premier License
Cisco DNA EA Premier software licensing provides advanced network automation and security capabilities for your Cisco infrastructure, ensuring ongoing feature access and compliance.
- Access to: Advanced network automation, security, and analytics features for enhanced visibility and control.
- Coverage for: Ongoing software updates, feature enhancements, and technical support from Cisco.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and outdated software versions that pose security risks.
- Entitlement to: The latest Cisco innovations for network management and policy enforcement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA EA Premier license is a subscription-based software entitlement for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It unlocks a suite of advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics, enabling a more intelligent and programmable network infrastructure.
Designed for IT managers and professionals in small to mid-market organizations, this license integrates with existing Cisco hardware to provide centralized management, policy enforcement, and threat defense. It ensures your network operates efficiently, securely, and in compliance with evolving standards.
- Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across your network.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular access control, threat detection, and segmentation to protect your assets.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance, user behavior, and application usage.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations with a single pane of glass for monitoring and control.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates, new features, and ongoing technical support.
This Cisco DNA EA Premier license is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with enterprise-grade automation and security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and configuration updates. Streamline network-wide policy enforcement to ensure consistency and reduce manual errors.
wired networks, wireless networks, campus networks, data center networks, network segmentation
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of security policies and micro-segmentation to protect critical assets from internal and external threats. Gain real-time visibility into network traffic and potential security incidents for faster response.
access control, threat detection, policy enforcement, network visibility, security operations
Improve Network Performance and Analytics
Streamline the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize user experience. Automate the generation of reports on network health, application usage, and user behavior.
network monitoring, performance optimization, capacity planning, user experience, IT analytics
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment, significantly reducing manual effort and potential errors.
Stealthwatch Security Analytics
Gain deep visibility into network traffic and user behavior to detect and respond to advanced threats more effectively.
Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Enforce granular access control policies based on user identity and device posture for enhanced network security.
Software Subscription Model
Ensure continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and technical support from Cisco.
Network Assurance Engine
Proactively monitor network health and performance, identify issues before they impact users, and ensure service level agreements are met.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security, compliance, and high availability for its network infrastructure to protect sensitive financial data and ensure uninterrupted service.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data, comply with HIPAA regulations, and support critical medical devices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and security to manage complex operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring production continuity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions require robust network management to support a large, diverse user base, secure research data, and enable digital learning initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA EA Premier?
Cisco DNA EA Premier is a subscription license that unlocks advanced software features for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It includes capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series enterprise switching platforms. The specific hardware compatibility is detailed in Cisco's product documentation.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or for a multi-year term, providing continuous access to features and support.
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.