Cisco DNA Premier Software Subscription for Catalyst 9500
This 7-year Cisco DNA Premier subscription unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your Catalyst 9500 switches, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to Cisco's full suite of DNA Center capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance.
- Extended Term Coverage: Secure 7 years of software access and updates, providing long-term planning and predictable operational costs.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Includes 25 ISE (Identity Services Engine) licenses for robust network access control and policy enforcement.
- Optimized Network Operations: Benefit from 25 SWATCH licenses for enhanced network visibility and troubleshooting capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Premier subscription provides a 7-year license for advanced network management and security features on Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches. It includes entitlements for Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for access control, and network visibility tools.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates into existing network infrastructure to automate operations, enforce security policies, and gain deep insights into network performance.
- Full Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across your network.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular access control and security policies with integrated Cisco ISE.
- Network Assurance: Gain deep visibility into network health, performance, and user experience.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management through the Cisco DNA Center platform.
- Compliance and Audit: Maintain compliance with security standards and simplify auditing processes.
This Cisco DNA Premier subscription is the ideal solution for businesses seeking enterprise-grade network control and security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and configuration updates, across their entire infrastructure. Streamline network deployments and reduce the time required for operational changes.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, campus networks
Enhance Network Security and Access Control
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and network access controls using integrated Cisco ISE. Automate the enforcement of security postures based on user identity and device compliance.
Environments requiring multi-factor authentication, BYOD policies, regulatory compliance
Improve Network Visibility and Performance Assurance
Automate the monitoring of network health and user experience to proactively identify and resolve performance issues. Enable teams to gain deep insights into application performance and network traffic patterns.
Networks with critical application performance requirements, large user bases, complex traffic flows
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual effort in network configuration and provisioning, leading to faster deployments and fewer errors.
Cisco ISE Integration
Provides granular control over network access based on user and device context, enhancing security and compliance.
Network Assurance Engine
Offers proactive monitoring and troubleshooting, improving network uptime and user experience.
7-Year Subscription Term
Ensures long-term access to software features and support, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Catalyst 9500 Series Compatibility
Optimizes performance and functionality for high-density, high-performance enterprise campus networks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Premier's advanced access control and policy enforcement capabilities help to meet.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable network performance and robust security to protect sensitive patient data, aligning with the assurance and security features of DNA Premier.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from automated network management and enhanced visibility to ensure the uptime of critical operational technology systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure network solutions to support academic and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, security, and assurance, managed through Cisco DNA Center. It is designed for enterprise-level network management.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches, enabling advanced features on these high-performance network devices.
What is the benefit of a 7-year term?
A 7-year term provides long-term access to software features and updates, ensuring your network remains current and secure. It also offers predictable costs and simplifies long-term IT planning.
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.