Cisco DNA Premier Upgrade License for 32-Port Network Platforms, 5-Year Term
This 5-year Cisco DNA Premier upgrade license unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your 32-port network platforms.
- Access to: Advanced network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance features.
- Coverage for: A full 5-year term, ensuring continuous access to software updates and support.
- Protection against: Network performance degradation and security vulnerabilities with proactive insights.
- Entitlement to: Cisco's latest network management innovations and feature enhancements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Premier subscription license provides a 5-year entitlement to advanced features for compatible 32-port Cisco network platforms. It upgrades existing Essential licenses to the Premier tier, unlocking comprehensive capabilities in network automation, security, and analytics.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates into existing network infrastructure, enabling centralized management and intelligent network operations without the overhead of enterprise-scale solutions.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to the full suite of Cisco DNA Premier features.
- Subscription Term: Valid for 5 years from activation, ensuring long-term access.
- Platform Compatibility: Applies to specific 32-port Cisco network platforms (inferable from MPN).
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain software compliance and access to critical security updates.
- Operational Efficiency: Enables advanced automation and analytics for streamlined network management.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and automation through this 5-year Cisco DNA Premier subscription.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, reducing manual errors and freeing up IT staff for strategic initiatives. Streamline device provisioning and configuration management across the network.
wired networks, wireless networks, network segmentation, policy enforcement, centralized management
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate security policy deployment and compliance checks to protect sensitive business data. Gain visibility into network traffic and potential threats with integrated analytics.
threat detection, access control, compliance monitoring, security policy automation, network visibility
Improve Network Performance and Assurance
Proactively monitor network health and performance using advanced analytics and AI-driven insights. Identify and resolve issues before they impact business operations or user experience.
network monitoring, performance analytics, troubleshooting, user experience optimization, proactive issue resolution
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment to reduce operational costs and errors.
Network Assurance Engine
Gain deep visibility into network health and user experience, enabling proactive issue detection and resolution.
Advanced Security Features
Enhance security posture with granular policy control, threat intelligence, and segmentation capabilities.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software features and updates for an extended period.
Centralized Management
Simplify network operations through a single pane of glass for managing wired and wireless networks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high availability, and strict compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are enhanced by Cisco DNA Premier's advanced security and assurance features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical systems, benefiting from DNA Premier's advanced security and network assurance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand highly reliable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where DNA Premier's automation and visibility help manage complex, distributed environments.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure networks to support research, learning, and administrative functions, benefiting from DNA Premier's automation and policy enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier is the highest software subscription tier for Cisco's intent-based networking solution. It provides comprehensive capabilities for network automation, assurance, security, and policy across the entire network.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for specific 32-port Cisco network platforms. The exact compatibility is typically determined by the specific hardware model and its existing software version, often inferable from the MPN (C9500-32C-E-P-5).
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Premier?
DNA Essentials provides foundational capabilities for network automation and basic assurance. DNA Premier builds upon Essentials by adding advanced security features, more sophisticated assurance capabilities, and broader automation options.
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.