Enterprise Networks Software Subscription Matrix for Switching

Network Network Cisco DNA Advantage Cisco DNA Premier

Enterprise Network Software Subscription Cisco DNA Essentials
Essentials¥ Advantage± (Includes Cisco DNA Essentials) (Includes Cisco DNA Advantage)

Small and midsize Small and midsize ready to

Entry level with Entry level with full Entry level to
Audience ready to upgrade from upgrade from Cisco DNA
full switching routing & switching smaller/midsize
Cisco DNA Essentials. Essentials or Advantage

License/Subscriptions Perpetual Licenses Perpetual License 3, 5, 7-year subscriptions, license portability and software support included

FEATURES

Essential Switch Capabilities

DevOps Integration

Layer 2, Routed Access

Programmability, Netconf/Restconf/gRPC/YANG

MACsec encryption

Advanced Telemetry and Flexibility (EEM), SPAN, RSPAN

Telemetry and Visibility

Full routing functionality

Flexible Network Segmentation

High availability & Resiliency (Patching)

Optimize Bandwidth Utilization (Multicast)

Licensing Portability

Full Flexible Netflow

IVP6 Tunnel Capabilities

Easy QoS Monitoring

Software Support

3/5/7 year subscription

LAN Automation

Embeded Event Manager

Base Assurance (Includes Health Dashboard)

Basic Switch and Wired Client Health Monitoring

Software Image Management

PnP Application

SD-Access and Switch Insights

Patch Lifecycle Management

Flexible Network Segmentation

Full Layer 3, Network segmentation, Multicast optimization

Global Insights, Trends, Complience and Custom

Analytics Reports

Switch 360 and Wired Client 360

Enhanced Assurance (Health Dashboard)

Fabric Enabled Wireless

Encrypted Traffic Analytics+

Cisco DNA Services for Bonjour*+

ERSPAN and AVC+

Third Party App Hosting+

Extended Node+

Fabric in a Box+

AVB 1588*+

AVC (NBAR2)+

ETA/MUD+

Stealthwatch

ISE Base

Wireshark

Cisco DNA Licensing Portability

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*Not available in Catalyst 9500 Series switches ¥ Network Essentials must go with Cisco DNA Essentials on Catalyst 9000 Series Switch
+Not available in Catalyst 9200 Series switches ± Network Advantage must go with Cisco DNA Advantage and Cisco DNA Premier on Catalyst 9000 Series Switch
Indicates Cisco DNA Center Appliance required © 2018 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
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LA delivers an company’s forward- network for a
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See how Cisco DNA helps Children’s Hospital Los Amorepacific deploys SD-Access in its new Wipro chooses Cisco’s intuitive network solution, SD-
Angeles securely connect and manage thousands of headquarters to optimize the workplace and to get Access, for smart operations and security.
network devices and deliver excellence in patient care. ready for future growth.

“With the help of DNA Assurance, “DNA Center helps me find problems
we are able to reduce the time to pro-actively, before users contact
troubleshoot. We now have a lot of me. With a mostly wireless network,
data which we can reuse and model to I’m able to find devices throughout
improve the student quality while they the network and quickly solve any
are on-site utilizing our infrastructure.” problems with the help of analytics.”
— Robin Mok, Senior Communications Engineer, University of Wollongong — Manuel Ortiz III, Senior Wireless Engineer, Houston Methodist Hospital

Read full story See how

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See what more of our customers have to say

“” “”
The new Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches deliver outstanding performance, The more intuitive we can make troubleshooting for the team, the
advanced security, and state-of-the-art high availability features. sooner we can take the network out of the equation.
These switches enable us to keep patients’ data always secure and respond ­— Nicholas Yurkovich, Chief Network Engineer, Scotiabank
to emergency situations immediately without worrying about network issues.
— Ed Vanderpool, Senior Enterprise Network Engineer, Adventist Health

“” “”
The new Cisco Catalyst 9300 provides us the performance we need and Cisco DNA Center is a great idea packed with a lots of
the security features that are critical for our healthcare records. The new network, potential. Cisco is moving in the right direction!
powered by Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA), gives us granular insight — Drew Norris, Senior Network Engineer, Stanford University
into who the users are, the devices they use, and the applications they access.
— Michel Fontaine, Network Architect, Centre Hospitalier Chre’tien (CHC), Belgium

“” “”
The Catalyst 9000 has exceeded NASA’s mission-critical requirements SD-Access is transformational in how our IT can securely
for security and segmentation...and at twice the performance. and remotely provision cruise ships around the world.
— Eric Latta, Solutions Architect, NASA ­— Michael Giresi, Chief Information Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

“”
“” Our network is the core foundation driving the next-generation learning experience. With
automated granular segmentation and RBAC (role-based access control) across multiple
WWT is always looking to what’s next, both in market trends
departments, we greatly improve service delivery, network security, and the user experience.
and technology innovation. Being a longtime Cisco Certified Gold Partner,
we have come to expect that Cisco will lean into what we see as a shared — Trevor Long, Associate Director of Network for UIT, University of Utah

approach to helping customers make the transition toward digital transformation.

The innovations Cisco has been pioneering recently—bringing higher 25 G
densities to the enterprise while focusing on minimizing disruption—has been
truly impressive. With backward compatibility and the ability to use existing
fiber cabling at essentially the same price points as 10 G, Cisco Catalyst 9000
“”
At American University of Beirut, we encourage collaboration and offer access to
switches are making the transition to 25 G almost a no-brainer.
exponential resources. With Catalyst 9000 switches, our network is poised to deliver
­— Bill Thompson, Practice Manager, Mobility and Access Development, World Wide Technology (WWT) automated, secure, and personalized learning experiences to students, faculty, and visitors.
— Mohammad Abbas, Director of IT Infrastructure, American University of Beirut

*Not available in Catalyst 9500 Series switches ¥ Network Essentials must go with Cisco DNA Essentials on Catalyst 9000 Series Switch
+Not available in Catalyst 9200 Series switches ± Network Advantage must go with Cisco DNA Advantage and Cisco DNA Premier on Catalyst 9000 Series Switch
Indicates Cisco DNA Center Appliance required
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