Cisco DNA Software for Switching Core - 3 Year Subscription
This 3-year Cisco DNA Software subscription provides essential capabilities for managing and securing your core switching network infrastructure.
- Access to: Advanced network management and security features for your Cisco switching environment.
- Coverage for: Software updates, patches, and technical support for the duration of the subscription.
- Protection against: Network vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies through enhanced visibility and control.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's latest software innovations for your core network devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco DNA Software, specifically for the core switching layer of your network. It unlocks essential features for network management, automation, and security, ensuring your switching infrastructure operates efficiently and remains compliant.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this software integrates with your existing Cisco switching hardware. It provides the necessary tools to maintain a secure, reliable, and up-to-date network core without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Automated Provisioning: Simplify the deployment and configuration of new network devices.
- Security Features: Implement robust security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Compliance Management: Ensure your network adheres to industry regulations and internal policies.
- Software Updates: Receive continuous access to the latest software features and security patches.
This Cisco DNA Software subscription is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network management and security posture efficiently.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Management Features
Enable teams to gain deeper visibility into network performance and traffic patterns. Streamline the deployment and configuration of new network devices through automation tools.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses requiring enhanced operational insights, teams managing multi-vendor network environments
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Automate the implementation of security policies across the switching infrastructure. Protect against emerging threats with continuous access to the latest security patches and features.
businesses with sensitive data, organizations subject to regulatory compliance, teams focused on proactive threat mitigation
Ensure Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Operations
Maintain compliance with licensing requirements and avoid operational disruptions due to outdated software. Entitle teams to the latest Cisco innovations for improved network functionality.
companies with strict IT governance, businesses seeking to minimize licensing risks, IT departments prioritizing system stability
Key Features
Cisco DNA Software Core License
Provides essential software capabilities for managing and securing your Cisco switching infrastructure.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to features and support for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Switching Core Functionality
Unlocks advanced features specifically designed for the core layer of your network, optimizing performance and control.
Software Updates and Patches
Guarantees access to the latest software releases, including security updates and new features, to keep your network protected and modern.
Centralized Management Capabilities
Enables IT teams to manage and monitor their switching infrastructure more effectively from a single platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high levels of network security and availability to protect patient data (HIPAA) and ensure critical medical systems remain operational.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable and secure network infrastructure to support operational technology (OT) and ensure continuous production processes.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle confidential client information and require secure, compliant network solutions to safeguard data and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Software?
Cisco DNA Software is a suite of applications and services that provides intelligent network automation, assurance, and security for Cisco networks. This specific license is for the core switching layer.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco core switching platforms. Specific compatibility details can be found in Cisco's product documentation.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses provide access to the latest software features and ongoing support for a set term, often at a lower initial cost than perpetual licenses. It ensures your network remains up-to-date and secure.
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.