Cisco DNA Premier High Term C9500 5 Year Subscription
This 5-year Cisco DNA Premier subscription unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your C9500 switches, simplifying IT operations.
- License Term: 5-year subscription provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates.
- Advanced Features: Unlocks Cisco DNA Center capabilities for automation, policy enforcement, and network insights.
- Security Enhancement: Integrates Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for granular access control and threat defense.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports 25 ISE licenses and 25 switch licenses, accommodating growing network needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA Premier High Term C9500 5-year subscription is a comprehensive software licensing package designed to enhance the capabilities of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. It provides access to advanced network automation, security features through Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and intelligent network analytics, ensuring your network is secure, efficient, and adaptable.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing complex network infrastructures. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches, offering a unified platform for network management and security policy enforcement within their own operational environment.
- Network Automation: Streamline network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks.
- Enhanced Security: Implement robust security policies and gain visibility into network access with Cisco ISE.
- Intelligent Insights: Leverage analytics for better network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Software Updates: Ensure your network is running the latest features and security patches.
- Simplified Licensing: Consolidate software needs into a single, term-based subscription for predictable budgeting.
This Cisco DNA Premier subscription offers mid-market organizations enterprise-grade network control and security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration and deployment tasks across their infrastructure. Streamline operations and reduce the potential for human error in network management.
On-premises data centers, campus networks, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular access control policies and threat defense mechanisms. Automate security policy enforcement to protect sensitive business data and ensure regulatory compliance.
Corporate networks, secure research labs, regulated financial environments, healthcare facilities
Gain Network Visibility and Insights
Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry data to gain deep insights into performance and user behavior. Enable proactive identification and resolution of network issues before they impact operations.
High-traffic enterprise networks, performance-sensitive manufacturing floors, educational campuses, large retail operations
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual configuration time and errors, allowing IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
Cisco ISE Integration
Provides granular network access control and policy enforcement, significantly improving security and compliance.
Network Analytics
Offers deep visibility into network performance and user activity, enabling faster troubleshooting and optimization.
5-Year Term License
Ensures continuous access to software features and support for a predictable cost over an extended period.
Catalyst 9500 Series Support
Optimized for high-performance switching platforms, ensuring robust and reliable network operation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, making advanced network automation and granular access control essential for protecting sensitive financial data and meeting regulatory demands like PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating robust security features and reliable network performance for critical patient care systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation to manage complex operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring high availability and security for production systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information, requiring strong security measures and reliable network infrastructure to maintain client trust and comply with data protection standards.
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 work with Cisco Catalyst switches. It helps businesses manage their networks more efficiently and securely.
What does the 'High Term' signify?
High Term refers to the extended duration of the subscription, in this case, 5 years. This provides long-term access to the software and its updates at a fixed cost.
What is Cisco ISE and why is it included?
Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) is a security solution that provides granular network access control based on user identity and device posture. Its inclusion in this Premier license enhances the security capabilities of your network by allowing for sophisticated policy enforcement.
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.