Cisco Digital Network Architecture Advantage - Term License - 12 Port - 5 Year

Unlock the full potential of your Cisco network with the Cisco DNA Architecture Advantage Term License for 12 ports, valid for five years. This license is purpose-built for organizations seeking intelligent, automated, and secure networking that scales with growing demand. The DNA Advantage suite delivers intent-based networking, policy-driven automation, proactive analytics, and robust security controls, all designed to streamline operations and reduce the time IT spends on repetitive tasks. With a five-year term, you gain budgeting predictability while enjoying continued access to Cisco’s latest DNA capabilities, ensuring your network stays current, resilient, and ready for evolving business requirements. This licensing option is ideal for mid-to-large enterprises that want to optimize performance across multiple sites, improve user experience, and lower total cost of ownership by reducing manual configuration and human error.

• Access to DNA Center-powered automation and analytics: The license unlocks policy-based automation, end-to-end device provisioning, proactive network analytics, and AI-driven troubleshooting across a 12-port footprint, enabling faster problem resolution and more efficient network operations.
• Five-year term for predictable budgeting: A sustainable, long-term license window that aligns with multi-year IT roadmaps, allowing you to plan capacity, upgrades, and support without annual license churn.
• Simplified management for grow-as-you-go networks: A single 12-port license streamlines deployment across devices and sites, reducing complexity when scaling and easing renewals as your topology expands.
• Enhanced security and policy enforcement: Integrated security analytics, segmentation options, and automated policy enforcement help reduce exposure to threats and improve compliance across the network during the term.
• Proven performance with measurable outcomes: Real-time assurance, proactive remediation, and optimized application experience translate into higher uptime, improved user satisfaction, and more efficient IT operations over the life of the license.

Technical Details of Cisco Digital Network Architecture Advantage - Term License - 12 Port - 5 Year

• License Type: Term License
• Ports Covered: 12 Ports
• Term Length: 5 Years
• Product Family: Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Advantage
• Deployment Context: Designed for use with Cisco DNA Center and compatible network devices to enable policy-based automation, analytics, and assurance
• Key Features Included: Analytics, Assurance, Automation, Security, and Policy Management

how to install Cisco Digital Network Architecture Advantage - Term License - 12 Port - 5 Year

• Step 1 — Verify prerequisites: Ensure your network devices are DNA-enabled and compatible with Cisco DNA Center, and confirm you have access to the DNA licensing workflow for the 5-year term.
• Step 2 — Obtain the license: Retrieve the activation key or license certificate through the Cisco licensing portal or your authorized reseller, confirming the 12-port scope corresponds to your devices.
• Step 3 — Apply the license: Enter or upload the activation information in the Cisco licensing portal or within Cisco DNA Center as directed by your deployment team, assigning the license to the appropriate devices and ports.
• Step 4 — Enable DNA Advantage features: Confirm that analytics, automation, assurance, and policy components are enabled for the licensed ports and integrated into your DNA Center workflows.
• Step 5 — Validate and monitor: Run initial tests for policy provisioning and performance, monitor feature usage, and set up ongoing entitlement checks to maintain access for the full five-year term.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Cisco DNA Advantage - Term License for 12 Port - 5 Year?
• A: It is a time-bound software license that grants access to Cisco DNA Advantage features for up to 12 ports over a five-year period, enabling policy-based automation, analytics, and assurance across the network.
• Q: How long does the license last?
• A: The license term is five years from activation, after which you may renew or upgrade to a newer DNA license tier according to Cisco’s licensing terms.
• Q: Does this license cover all devices in my network?
• A: The 12-port scope specifies the number of ports or devices covered. If your network requires more ports or devices, additional licenses or a higher-tier plan would be needed.
• Q: What features are included with Cisco DNA Advantage?
• A: Typical features include intent-based networking, policy-based automation, advanced analytics, network assurance, security segmentation, and comprehensive lifecycle management through DNA Center.
• Q: Can I renew after the 5-year term?
• A: Yes. Cisco offers renewal options to continue access to DNA Advantage features or to upgrade to newer DNA license offerings as part of your ongoing IT strategy.
• Q: Is support included?
• A: Support availability depends on the licensing agreement and Cisco service coverage; check with your vendor for current terms and SLAs.