Cisco DNA Premier C9400 Software Subscription
Cisco DNA Premier C9400 software subscription provides advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your enterprise infrastructure.
- Advanced Security: Gain access to integrated threat defense and policy enforcement across your network.
- Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy updates with intelligent automation.
- Enhanced Visibility: Improve network performance monitoring and troubleshooting with deep analytics.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous feature updates and ongoing support for your Cisco C9400 platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Premier subscription unlocks advanced software features for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. It provides a suite of capabilities designed to automate network operations, enhance security posture, and deliver deep network insights.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments utilize this subscription to manage complex network deployments, ensure compliance, and improve overall network performance and security for their organization's internal operations.
- Intelligent Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like device onboarding and configuration management.
- Robust Security Features: Implement granular access control, threat detection, and policy enforcement.
- Network Analytics and Assurance: Gain deep visibility into network health, performance, and user experience.
- Software-Defined Networking: Enable centralized control and programmability of your network infrastructure.
- Continuous Innovation: Receive regular software updates with new features and security enhancements.
This Cisco DNA Premier subscription is ideal for organizations seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with intelligent automation and advanced security.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration management, and policy deployment across the network. Streamline network operations and reduce manual errors for greater efficiency.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, hybrid cloud environments
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain visibility into potential threats across the network. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with security regulations.
corporate networks, secure access environments, regulatory compliance settings, distributed enterprise locations
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Gain deep insights into network traffic patterns, application performance, and user experience. Proactively identify and resolve network issues to minimize downtime.
performance-sensitive operations, large-scale network deployments, business-critical application support, IT operations monitoring
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Provides a centralized platform for network management, automation, and policy enforcement, simplifying complex operations.
Network Assurance Engine
Delivers proactive network health monitoring and troubleshooting, reducing downtime and improving user experience.
Advanced Security Features
Offers integrated threat defense, granular access control, and policy-based security to protect business assets.
Software Subscription Model
Ensures access to the latest software innovations, security patches, and ongoing support for continuous network improvement.
Programmability and Automation
Enables IT teams to automate network tasks, reducing operational overhead and increasing agility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco DNA Premier helps address through advanced security and network assurance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure critical medical systems remain operational, supported by DNA Premier's security and assurance features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand highly available and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from DNA Premier's automation and visibility to manage complex, distributed sites.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user populations and require scalable, secure networks to support teaching, research, and administrative functions, which can be streamlined with DNA Premier's automation and policy management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It is designed for businesses that need sophisticated network management capabilities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C1A2TC94001, is for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. The subscription enables advanced software features on these platforms.
What is the billing model for this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year. This model provides continuous access to software updates and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.