Cisco Network and DNA Essentials to Premier Upgrade License (5 Year)
This 5-year Cisco Network and DNA Essentials to Premier upgrade license unlocks advanced network management and security features for your business infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to advanced threat detection and policy enforcement capabilities to safeguard your network.
- Network Automation: Streamline network operations and reduce manual configuration errors with intelligent automation tools.
- Visibility and Analytics: Improve network performance monitoring and troubleshooting with deep insights into traffic patterns.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and audit readiness with robust logging and reporting features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network and DNA Essentials to Premier upgrade license provides a 5-year subscription to unlock the full suite of Cisco's Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Premier features. It enables advanced capabilities for network management, security, automation, and analytics, ensuring your network infrastructure is optimized and secure.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is ideal for businesses looking to elevate their network's performance and security posture. It integrates with existing Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches, providing a scalable solution for evolving network demands.
- Full DNA Premier Feature Set: Access to all advanced features including network analytics, security policies, and automation.
- 5-Year Subscription Term: Ensures continuous access to features and software updates for a predictable period.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network administration through a unified platform for configuration and monitoring.
- Intelligent Network Insights: Gain deeper visibility into network health, user behavior, and application performance.
- Proactive Threat Mitigation: Implement advanced security policies and threat defense mechanisms to protect against cyber threats.
Elevate your network's intelligence and security with this 5-year Cisco DNA Premier upgrade, offering enterprise-grade capabilities without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to implement granular security policies and advanced threat detection across the network. Streamline the enforcement of access controls and segmentation to protect sensitive business data.
wired networks, wireless networks, campus networks, branch offices
Automate Network Configuration and Management
Streamline network operations by automating repetitive configuration tasks and policy deployments. Reduce manual errors and accelerate the provisioning of network services for new users or devices.
multi-site deployments, growing workforces, IT infrastructure modernization
Enhance Network Visibility and Performance Analytics
Enable teams to gain deep insights into network traffic, application performance, and user experience. Automate the identification of performance bottlenecks and proactively address potential issues.
performance-sensitive applications, user experience monitoring, network troubleshooting
Key Features
Cisco DNA Premier Software
Provides access to the highest tier of Cisco's network automation, security, and analytics features for comprehensive network control.
5-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees continuous access to software features and updates for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and ensuring long-term operational continuity.
Network Assurance and Analytics
Offers proactive monitoring and AI-driven insights to identify and resolve network issues before they impact users or business operations.
Advanced Security Policies
Enables granular security segmentation and threat defense to protect against evolving cyber threats and unauthorized access.
Intent-Based Networking Automation
Simplifies network management by allowing IT to define desired network outcomes, which the system then automates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This vertical 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 need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical devices and systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to optimize production lines, manage IoT devices, and ensure operational uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle confidential client information and require strong network security and reliable performance to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware is compatible with this license?
This license is designed for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. Specific model compatibility should be verified based on your existing hardware.
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Premier?
DNA Essentials provides foundational network management and security features. DNA Premier unlocks advanced capabilities like comprehensive analytics, intent-based networking automation, and enhanced security threat defense.
What does the 5-year term cover?
The 5-year term covers your subscription to the DNA Premier software features, including access to software updates and support for the licensed capabilities during that period.
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.