Cisco DNA Software for Switching Core - 5 Year Subscription
Unlock advanced network management and security features for your Cisco switching infrastructure with a 5-year DNA Software subscription, ensuring operational continuity and compliance.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to Cisco's latest switching capabilities, enhancing network performance and security.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software versions, crucial for regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in software costs for five years with a subscription model, simplifying IT financial planning.
- Continued Operation: Ensure ongoing support and access to critical software updates, preventing operational disruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Software subscription provides a 5-year license for core switching functionalities, enabling advanced network management, automation, and security features for your business's Cisco switching hardware. It ensures your network operates efficiently and remains compliant with current technology standards.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this software license integrates directly with your existing Cisco switching infrastructure. It is essential for maintaining network health, optimizing performance, and securing data within your company's own operational environment.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Automated Provisioning: Streamline the deployment and configuration of new network devices.
- Improved Security Posture: Implement advanced security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network administration through a unified platform.
- Software Compliance: Ensure your network runs on licensed, supported software, avoiding operational risks.
This 5-year Cisco DNA Software subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with enterprise-grade capabilities without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of Cisco switching devices. Streamline network operations and reduce manual intervention, leading to faster service delivery.
businesses with growing networks, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams managing distributed office locations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies across the switching infrastructure, improving threat detection and response. Protect sensitive business data by segmenting the network and controlling access.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations with remote workforces, businesses requiring granular access control
Maintain Software Compliance and Support
Ensure your network infrastructure is running on licensed and supported software for the next five years. Protect against operational disruptions caused by end-of-life software or security vulnerabilities.
businesses with strict IT audit requirements, organizations prioritizing network stability, companies seeking predictable IT expenses
Key Features
Cisco DNA Software Core License
Provides essential software features for managing and securing Cisco switching infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity and access to updates.
5-Year Subscription Term
Locks in software costs and access for five years, offering predictable budgeting and long-term operational planning for your business network.
Advanced Network Management
Enables automation, simplified configuration, and deeper visibility into your switching network, reducing IT workload and improving efficiency.
Enhanced Security Capabilities
Supports the implementation of robust security policies and threat mitigation strategies, protecting your business data and network integrity.
Compliance and Support
Ensures your network runs on licensed, up-to-date software, crucial for regulatory compliance and avoiding costly downtime.
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 supported by advanced network management and security features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring uptime and efficiency in production.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle confidential client information and require secure, compliant IT infrastructure to protect data and maintain client trust, making advanced network security a priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Cisco switching hardware is compatible with this DNA Software license?
This license is designed for Cisco's enterprise-grade switching platforms that support Cisco DNA Software. Specific compatibility details can be found in Cisco's product documentation or by consulting with a Zent Networks technology advisor.
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Advantage?
DNA Essentials provides foundational capabilities for network automation and assurance, while DNA Advantage offers more advanced features including enhanced security, IoT services, and application visibility. This license refers to the 'Core' DNA Software, typically aligning with Essentials or a foundational tier.
Can this license be applied to existing Cisco switches?
Yes, this subscription license can be applied to compatible Cisco switches already in your environment, allowing you to upgrade their capabilities and management features.
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.