Cisco DNA Software for Switching Core - 3 Year Subscription
This 3-year Cisco DNA Software subscription provides essential capabilities for managing your core switching network, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- License Term: Covers your Cisco switching core for a full 3 years.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced software features for enhanced network control.
- Compliance: Helps maintain network compliance with vendor licensing requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network management software remains current and supported.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco DNA Software, specifically designed for core switching platforms. It provides the necessary entitlements to operate and manage your network infrastructure with access to a defined set of software features and capabilities.
This license is intended for businesses that utilize Cisco switching hardware as a core component of their network. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who need to ensure their network devices are properly licensed, compliant, and benefit from the latest software functionalities.
- Software Entitlement: Grants the right to use specific Cisco DNA Software features for 3 years.
- Platform Support: Applies to Cisco core switching hardware, enabling advanced management.
- Subscription Billing: A recurring subscription model ensures predictable budgeting.
- Feature Unlock: Provides access to software capabilities that enhance network visibility and control.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensures your network adheres to Cisco's software licensing policies.
This Cisco DNA Software subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maintain compliant and feature-rich core switching operations.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Management Features
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic and performance. Streamline the configuration and deployment of network policies across core switching devices.
core network infrastructure, managed switches, enterprise resource planning, business operations continuity
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Maintain compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for your core switching hardware. Ensure continued access to software updates and vendor support for critical network components.
IT asset management, network operations, regulatory adherence, business continuity planning
Automate Network Operations
Automate routine network tasks and policy enforcement on your core switching infrastructure. Reduce manual intervention and minimize the risk of human error in network configuration.
network automation, IT efficiency, operational scalability, business process optimization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Software Subscription
Provides entitlement to use advanced software features on Cisco core switching hardware for a defined period.
3-Year Term
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to features and support for three years.
Core Switching Focus
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities and management of your network's central switching infrastructure.
Subscription Billing
Allows for operational expense budgeting rather than large capital expenditures for software licenses.
Vendor Compliance
Helps businesses avoid potential penalties or service disruptions associated with unlicensed software.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure core network infrastructure to support critical transaction processing and comply with strict regulatory mandates like PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust and compliant network solutions to manage sensitive patient data (HIPAA) and ensure continuous availability of critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable and efficient core networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, demanding high uptime and secure data flow for production processes.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks requiring scalable and manageable core switching to support student access, research computing, and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Software?
Cisco DNA Software is a suite of network software capabilities that provides advanced features for managing, automating, and securing Cisco network devices, including core switching platforms.
What does 'Core Switching' refer to?
Core switching refers to the high-capacity, high-speed backbone of a network, typically handled by powerful switches that aggregate traffic from other network segments.
What happens when the 3-year subscription ends?
Upon expiration, the software features enabled by the subscription may cease to function or be supported. Renewal is required to continue using these capabilities and receive ongoing updates and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.