Cisco DNA Premier Upgrade License for 7 Years
This 7-year Cisco DNA Premier upgrade license unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your business infrastructure.
- Entitlement to: Advanced network visibility and control features, enabling proactive threat detection and policy enforcement.
- Coverage for: Software updates and access to new features throughout the 7-year subscription term, ensuring your network remains current.
- Protection against: Network vulnerabilities and compliance gaps with integrated security tools and reporting capabilities.
- Access to: Cisco's latest innovations in network management and operational efficiency, driving better business outcomes.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Premier upgrade license provides a 7-year subscription to advanced network software features and support. It enables enhanced automation, security, and analytics capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches, transforming network operations from manual to intent-based.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with existing Cisco hardware to provide a unified platform for network management. It is essential for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure, improve security posture, and gain deeper operational insights.
- Advanced Automation: Automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across your infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular security policies, detect threats in real-time, and gain visibility into network traffic.
- Network Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to optimize network performance, troubleshoot issues proactively, and understand user behavior.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous access to software updates, new features, and Cisco TAC support for the duration of the 7-year term.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance through consistent policy enforcement and detailed network reporting.
This Cisco DNA Premier upgrade license is the ideal solution for businesses aiming to achieve enterprise-grade network management without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate network device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy enforcement across the entire network. Streamline IT operations and reduce manual errors, leading to faster deployment cycles.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, campus networks
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and gain real-time visibility into network traffic and potential threats. Automate threat detection and response to protect sensitive business data.
Networks requiring compliance, environments with remote access, segmented network architectures
Improve Network Performance Analytics
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact users. Enable IT professionals to optimize resource utilization and user experience.
Performance-sensitive operations, networks supporting critical business applications, environments with high user traffic
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center
Provides a centralized platform for network automation, policy management, and assurance.
Stealthwatch (part of DNA Security)
Offers advanced threat detection and visibility across the network to protect against cyber threats.
Network Analytics
Delivers insights into network health, performance, and user behavior for proactive optimization.
Software Subscription Model
Ensures access to the latest features, updates, and support for the 7-year term, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Intent-Based Networking
Allows IT to define desired business outcomes, and the network automatically configures itself to meet those needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, strict compliance, and high network availability to protect sensitive financial data and ensure uninterrupted trading or client services.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data, support critical medical devices, and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring production uptime and security.
Education & Research
Educational institutions require scalable and secure network solutions to support a large number of users, diverse applications, and protect institutional data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware is compatible with this license?
This license is designed for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. Specific compatibility details should be verified against the Cisco compatibility matrix for your exact hardware model.
What is the difference between Cisco DNA Essentials and Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier includes all features of DNA Essentials plus advanced security, assurance, and automation capabilities, offering a more comprehensive solution for network management and operations.
What does the 7-year term entail?
The 7-year term provides continuous access to the software features, updates, and Cisco technical support for the duration of the subscription. This ensures your network remains current and supported.
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.