
Cisco DNA Premier High Port License for Catalyst 4500X
This Cisco DNA Premier software license subscription unlocks advanced network automation and security features for your Catalyst 4500X platform, ensuring continuous operation and compliance.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to Cisco's latest network automation, security, and analytics capabilities.
- Subscription Term: Enjoy ongoing access to software updates and support for the duration of your subscription.
- Platform Specific: Designed to enhance the functionality of your Cisco Catalyst 4500X series switches.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain regulatory compliance and bolster your network's security posture with up-to-date software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA EA Premier High Port license is a subscription-based software entitlement for the Cisco Catalyst 4500X platform. It provides access to a suite of advanced features, including network automation, policy enforcement, security analytics, and centralized management, crucial for modernizing network operations and ensuring compliance.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco Catalyst 4500X switches as a core component of their network infrastructure. IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market to enterprise environments will use this to gain deeper visibility, control, and security over their network traffic and devices, supporting their organization's operational needs.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks for faster deployment and configuration.
- Enhanced Security: Implement advanced threat detection and policy enforcement.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network oversight and control from a single pane of glass.
- Performance Analytics: Gain insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates and access to new features throughout the license term.
This Cisco DNA Premier license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to maximize their investment in Cisco Catalyst 4500X hardware through advanced software capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across the infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce manual errors, leading to faster service delivery.
organizations with complex network topologies, teams managing distributed sites, businesses requiring rapid deployment of network services
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the detection and mitigation of security threats through advanced analytics and policy enforcement. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with industry regulations by segmenting traffic and isolating threats.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with strict regulatory requirements, companies deploying IoT devices
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize user experience. Gain deep insights into application usage and network behavior to make informed operational decisions.
companies focused on user experience, IT departments managing performance-sensitive applications, organizations needing to troubleshoot network issues proactively
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management, automation, and policy enforcement for improved operational efficiency.
Advanced Security Features
Strengthen your security posture with threat intelligence, segmentation, and policy-based access control.
Network Analytics and Telemetry
Gain deep insights into network performance and user behavior to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Software Subscription Model
Benefit from continuous access to software updates, new features, and ongoing support throughout the subscription term.
High Port Density Support
Scale your network capabilities to accommodate a high volume of connected devices and users on your Catalyst 4500X platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, strict compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, and high availability for critical financial transactions. Cisco DNA Premier's advanced security and automation capabilities directly address these needs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to stringent data privacy regulations such as HIPAA and maintain secure, reliable network access for patient care systems. Cisco DNA Premier supports these requirements through enhanced security and network segmentation.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on consistent network performance for point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management. Cisco DNA Premier enables efficient management and security for distributed locations and high user traffic.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex networks supporting operational technology (OT) and IT convergence. Cisco DNA Premier's automation and security features help manage these diverse environments and protect critical infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics, designed to modernize network operations.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E3N-C4500X2-P, is for the Cisco Catalyst 4500X platform.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, providing ongoing access to software features and updates for the duration of the term.
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.