Cisco DNA Premier High Term C9500 3 Year License
This 3-year Cisco DNA Premier license for C9500 switches unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your business operations.
- Access to Advanced Security: Enables Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Plus for granular access control and policy enforcement.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Provides Cisco Stealthwatch for comprehensive network traffic analysis and threat detection.
- Automated Network Management: Unlocks Cisco DNA Center features for simplified provisioning, orchestration, and assurance.
- Extended Operational Assurance: Guarantees access to the latest software features and support for the full 3-year term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA Premier High Term C9500 3 Year license is a subscription providing advanced software features and services for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. It includes entitlements for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Plus and Cisco Stealthwatch, alongside the core Cisco DNA Center platform capabilities, ensuring your network is secure, automated, and optimized.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches, providing a unified platform for network management, security policy enforcement, and threat visibility within their existing IT environment.
- Network Automation: Streamline network configuration, deployment, and management through a centralized controller.
- Advanced Security: Implement robust access control policies and detect threats with integrated ISE Plus and Stealthwatch.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network behavior and performance for proactive issue resolution.
- Software Assurance: Ensure continuous access to software updates, new features, and technical support for the duration of the term.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports 25 ISE Plus licenses and 25 Stealthwatch licenses, catering to growing network needs.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and control, without the enterprise overhead, through this essential Cisco licensing.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Policies
Enable teams to enforce granular access control and segmentation policies across the wired and wireless network. Streamline the process of identifying and authenticating users and devices before granting network access.
organizations with BYOD policies, businesses requiring regulatory compliance, teams managing hybrid workforces, networks with IoT devices
Automate Network Provisioning and Configuration
Streamline the deployment and management of network devices through a centralized, intent-based automation platform. Automate repetitive tasks, reducing manual errors and accelerating service delivery for new applications or users.
businesses with distributed locations, companies undergoing digital transformation, IT departments managing rapid growth, teams standardizing network configurations
Enhance Network Threat Detection and Response
Automate the detection of advanced threats and suspicious network activity using behavioral analytics. Enable security teams to gain visibility into traffic patterns and respond faster to potential security incidents.
organizations facing evolving cyber threats, businesses with critical data assets, companies needing continuous network monitoring, IT teams seeking proactive security
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center
Centralized network automation, orchestration, and assurance for simplified management.
Cisco ISE Plus
Granular access control, policy enforcement, and identity management for enhanced security.
Cisco Stealthwatch
Advanced threat detection, network visibility, and behavioral analytics for proactive security.
3-Year Subscription Term
Predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and support for an extended period.
C9500 Series Compatibility
Optimized performance and integration with high-end Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, making advanced threat detection and granular access control essential for protecting sensitive financial data and meeting regulatory mandates like PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect patient data, necessitating robust network segmentation, secure access for medical devices, and continuous monitoring for threats.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks and enhanced security to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle highly confidential client information and require strong security measures, including secure remote access and detailed network visibility, to maintain client trust and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier is a subscription licensing suite that provides advanced software features for Cisco networking hardware. It focuses on network automation, security, and analytics, enabling businesses to manage their networks more efficiently and securely.
What is the difference between DNA Essentials, Advantage, and Premier?
Essentials provides foundational automation and assurance. Advantage adds more advanced security and automation features. Premier includes the most comprehensive set of capabilities, including advanced security analytics like Stealthwatch and granular policy control with ISE Plus.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license and subscription for Cisco DNA Premier. It is designed to enhance the capabilities of compatible Cisco hardware, such as the Catalyst 9500 Series switches, which must be purchased separately.
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.