Cisco C6800 DNX EA3 Advantage Platform License
The Cisco C6800 DNX EA3 Advantage license provides essential software capabilities and ongoing support for your core network infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted operation and feature access for three years.
- Extended Software Access: Gain entitlement to the latest software features and updates for your Cisco C6800 DNX platform.
- Continuous Support: Benefit from ongoing technical assistance and access to Cisco's knowledge base for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain a compliant software posture with legitimate licensing, avoiding potential operational disruptions.
- Operational Stability: Ensure your network's critical functions remain operational with guaranteed access to necessary software and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco C6800 DNX EA3 Advantage license is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks advanced features and provides essential support for the Cisco Catalyst 6800 series DNA platform. It ensures your network infrastructure has access to the latest software capabilities and the necessary support to maintain optimal performance and security.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network performance, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco hardware, providing a critical layer of software functionality and vendor support essential for day-to-day operations and future network evolution.
- Advanced Feature Access: Unlock the full suite of software capabilities designed for the Cisco C6800 DNX platform.
- Subscription-Based: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and features over the license term.
- Essential Support: Includes access to Cisco's technical support resources for issue resolution and guidance.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Catalyst 6800 series DNA platform, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Compliance and Stability: Helps maintain a compliant software environment and ensures the stability of your network operations.
This Cisco EA3 Advantage license is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to ensure their core network infrastructure remains fully functional and supported.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to unlock the full potential of their Cisco C6800 DNX platform by accessing advanced routing, switching, and security features. Streamline network management and enhance performance with up-to-date software capabilities.
core network infrastructure, multi-site deployments, high-performance switching, campus networks
Ensure Continuous Software Updates
Streamline the process of maintaining current software versions on critical network hardware. Automate access to patches and feature enhancements, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities and ensuring compatibility with evolving IT environments.
network modernization, security posture management, operational efficiency, technology lifecycle management
Maintain Vendor Support Entitlement
Automate the renewal of essential vendor support for your Cisco C6800 DNX platform. Ensure your IT team has direct access to Cisco's technical expertise for timely issue resolution and operational continuity.
mission-critical operations, IT service continuity, risk mitigation, proactive maintenance
Key Features
Subscription-based software access
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and updates for your Cisco C6800 DNX platform.
Cisco technical support entitlement
Ensures your IT team can access expert assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
Platform-specific functionality
Unlocks advanced capabilities tailored for the Cisco Catalyst 6800 series DNA platform, optimizing network performance and features.
License term of three years
Offers a defined period of assured software access and support, simplifying budget planning and ensuring long-term operational stability.
Compliance assurance
Helps maintain a legitimate and compliant software environment, mitigating risks associated with unauthorized software or expired support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network infrastructure to support critical transaction processing and protect sensitive data, making advanced features and reliable support essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on robust and compliant network systems for patient data management and critical medical device connectivity, necessitating stable and supported infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on consistent network performance for operational technology (OT) and automation systems, where uptime and reliable connectivity are paramount.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic user bases and require scalable, high-performance networks to support research, learning, and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco C6800 DNX EA3 Advantage license?
It is a subscription-based software license for the Cisco Catalyst 6800 series DNA platform. It provides access to advanced software features and vendor support for a three-year term.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6800 series DNA platform.
What is the term of this license?
The EA3 Advantage license is a subscription with a term of three years, providing continuous access to features and support.
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.