Cisco DNA for Switching

Switch into an intelligent network

Cisco DNA Software subscriptions can help your IT team keep pace with your network's expanding demands. Purchase subscriptions individually or through a Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA).

Automate with confidence

Provide access to users, devices, and applications, without shortchanging security.

Gain visibility

Detect threats hidden in encrypted network traffic and respond quickly with security embedded in the access network.

Make your network smarter

Quickly troubleshoot and convert data into business and IT insights.

Secure with ease

Help keep users, devices, and application traffic secure with continuous zero trust.

Compare Cisco DNA Software licensing tiers

Cisco DNA Software Essentials

Get networking essentials, including basic automation, monitoring, and easy management. Features include:

Basic automation
Monitoring
Centralized management

Cisco DNA Software Advantage

Get all Cisco DNA Essentials features plus advanced segmentation, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) analytics, and complete visibility with Cisco ThousandEyes. Includes all features of Essentials, plus:

Policy-based automation with software-defined access
Assurance and AI network analytics
Complete visibility with Cisco ThousandEyes
Cisco DNA Spaces for smart buildings

Optional add-on Expansion Pack

Purchase the following add-on Cisco licenses, appliances, and services along with a Cisco DNA Essentials or Advantage license, using one convenient ordering menu. Available for: