Cisco DNA Essentials to Advantage Upgrade License 3 Year
This 3-year Cisco DNA Advantage upgrade license unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to advanced threat detection and mitigation features to protect your network infrastructure.
- Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across your network.
- Intelligent Insights: Utilize advanced analytics for better network visibility, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Extended Software Access: Ensure continuous access to the latest software features, updates, and bug fixes for three years.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription provides a 3-year upgrade from Cisco DNA Essentials to Cisco DNA Advantage for compatible Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It unlocks a suite of advanced software features designed to enhance network automation, security, and operational insights.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain deeper control and visibility over their network infrastructure, enabling more efficient management and proactive security posture.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced capabilities beyond the Essentials tier.
- Subscription Term: Provides access for a defined 3-year period.
- Platform Specific: Designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series platforms.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain up-to-date software for security and regulatory needs.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies network management through automation and analytics.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and automation, without the enterprise overhead, using this essential Cisco software upgrade.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across the network. Streamline repetitive tasks and reduce the potential for human error in network management.
organizations with distributed network infrastructure, teams managing multi-site deployments, businesses standardizing network configurations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Implement advanced threat detection, segmentation, and policy enforcement to protect sensitive business data. Gain visibility into network traffic patterns to identify and mitigate potential security risks proactively.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations with strict compliance requirements, businesses requiring granular network access control
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline network troubleshooting and performance monitoring with deep insights into device and application behavior. Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry for faster issue resolution.
IT departments focused on uptime, teams managing performance-sensitive applications, businesses seeking data-driven network optimization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Assurance
Gain deep visibility into network health and user experience, enabling faster troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution.
Stealthwatch Learning Network License
Enhance network security with advanced threat detection and behavioral analytics to identify and mitigate advanced threats.
Network Data and Telemetry
Collect and analyze network data for improved performance insights and operational intelligence.
Advanced Automation and Orchestration
Simplify network configuration and policy management through automated workflows, reducing operational overhead.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This license supports the stringent security and compliance requirements of financial institutions by providing advanced threat detection and granular network control necessary for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables healthcare organizations to maintain secure and reliable network operations, crucial for protecting patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensuring the availability of critical medical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Provides enhanced network security and segmentation capabilities vital for protecting customer payment information and ensuring the smooth operation of point-of-sale systems and guest networks.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the need for robust network performance and security in operational technology (OT) environments, helping to ensure uptime and protect industrial control systems from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cisco DNA Essentials and DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Essentials provides foundational network automation and visibility. DNA Advantage builds upon this by adding advanced security features like Stealthwatch, deeper analytics, and more sophisticated automation capabilities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed to upgrade software on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series network switches. Please verify compatibility with your specific hardware model.
What does a 3-year subscription term mean for my business?
A 3-year term means you have continuous access to the software features, updates, and security patches for your Cisco network for three years from the activation date. It also provides predictable budgeting for your software licensing needs.
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.