Cisco DNA Software for Switching Core
Cisco DNA Software for Switching Core provides essential licensing for advanced network management and automation, ensuring your switching infrastructure operates at peak efficiency.
- Access to: Advanced network visibility, automation, and policy enforcement features.
- Coverage for: Core switching functionalities within the Cisco Digital Network Architecture.
- Protection against: Network misconfigurations and operational inefficiencies through centralized management.
- Entitlement to: Software updates and ongoing support for critical network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for Cisco's DNA Center, specifically enabling core switching functionalities within the Digital Network Architecture. It unlocks advanced features for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility, ensuring your switching infrastructure is managed efficiently and compliantly.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain granular control over their network devices. It integrates with existing Cisco switching hardware, providing a centralized platform for managing complex network environments without the overhead of enterprise-scale solutions.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks like configuration and provisioning.
- Centralized Policy Management: Define and enforce network-wide security and access policies consistently.
- Improved Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic, device health, and user activity.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal security standards.
- Scalable Operations: Support network growth and changes with flexible software licensing.
This Cisco DNA Software license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network operations and achieve enterprise-grade control with reduced complexity and cost.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and provisioning tasks across multiple switching devices. Streamline deployment of new services and updates, reducing manual effort and potential for error.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices
Centralize Policy Enforcement
Streamline the definition and enforcement of network-wide security and access policies from a single console. Ensure consistent application of security postures and compliance requirements across the entire switching infrastructure.
multi-site operations, regulated industries, BYOD environments, IoT device integration
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Automate the collection of network performance data and device health metrics for proactive monitoring. Enhance troubleshooting capabilities with detailed insights into traffic patterns and user behavior to quickly resolve issues.
performance-sensitive applications, high-traffic networks, environments with remote users, critical business operations
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Provides a single pane of glass for managing and automating your switching network, simplifying operations and reducing complexity.
Policy-Based Automation
Enables consistent application of security and access policies across your network, enhancing security and compliance.
Network Analytics and Assurance
Offers deep insights into network performance and user experience, allowing for proactive issue detection and faster resolution.
Software Subscription Model
Ensures you always have access to the latest software features, security updates, and ongoing support from Cisco.
Scalable Licensing
Allows you to easily scale your network management capabilities as your business grows or your network requirements change.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security, compliance, and high availability for its network infrastructure, which Cisco DNA Software helps to ensure through centralized policy management and enhanced visibility.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to maintain secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data and ensure continuous operations, benefiting from the compliance and automation features of Cisco DNA Software.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks that require robust management and automation to ensure operational efficiency and uptime, supported by this software.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many users and devices, benefiting from the scalability, automation, and centralized control offered by Cisco DNA Software.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Software for Switching Core?
This is a subscription license that unlocks advanced features for managing Cisco switching hardware within the Digital Network Architecture. It enables automation, policy enforcement, and enhanced visibility for your network infrastructure.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco Catalyst switches that are part of the Cisco Digital Network Architecture ecosystem, enabling core switching functionalities.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
A subscription license ensures you always have access to the latest software features, security updates, and ongoing technical support from Cisco, helping you maintain a secure and efficient network.
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.