Cisco C1 EA Essentials Term C9300 24P 5Y License
This 5-year Cisco C1 EA Essentials Term license unlocks advanced network access and security capabilities for your C9300 platform, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock Cisco DNA Essentials capabilities for enhanced network management and security.
- Extended Term: Benefit from a 5-year subscription term, providing long-term planning and cost predictability.
- Security Enhancements: Includes entitlement for 25 ISE Base licenses, bolstering network access control and segmentation.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security policies, crucial for regulatory adherence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C1 EA Essentials Term C9300 24P 5Y license provides a 5-year subscription to essential Cisco DNA features and 25 ISE Base licenses. This subscription is designed to enhance the security, manageability, and operational efficiency of your Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches.
This licensing is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who need to ensure their network infrastructure is secure, compliant, and operating at peak performance. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco hardware, providing a unified platform for network control and policy enforcement.
- Cisco DNA Essentials: Enables foundational network automation, programmability, and assurance capabilities.
- Identity Services Engine (ISE) Base: Provides essential network access control, policy enforcement, and guest access.
- 5-Year Subscription Term: Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software updates and support.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
- Compliance Ready: Helps meet regulatory requirements through consistent policy application and security posture.
This Cisco Essentials license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network security and management without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Programmability
Enable teams to automate network provisioning and configuration tasks, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline network operations by centralizing policy management and gaining visibility into network performance.
organizations with growing network complexity, teams managing multi-vendor environments, businesses seeking to reduce operational overhead, IT departments focused on efficiency gains
Enhance Network Access Control
Streamline the process of onboarding and authenticating users and devices to the network with granular policy enforcement. Automate security responses to threats by integrating ISE with other security tools.
businesses with remote or hybrid workforces, organizations requiring strict access controls for sensitive data, companies implementing BYOD policies, environments needing guest network segmentation
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Maintain continuous access to Cisco software updates, security patches, and technical support for the duration of the 5-year term. Protect against licensing lapses and ensure your network infrastructure remains supported and compliant with vendor requirements.
companies with strict IT asset management policies, organizations operating in regulated industries, businesses prioritizing long-term IT investment predictability, IT teams focused on risk mitigation
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials
Automate network configuration and policy deployment, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency.
Cisco ISE Base (25 licenses)
Enforce granular access control policies for users and devices, enhancing network security and compliance.
5-Year Term Subscription
Provides predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software features and support for an extended period.
Platform Specific (C9300)
Optimized for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
Software Updates and Patches
Keeps your network infrastructure secure and up-to-date with the latest security fixes and feature enhancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the security and availability of patient data, necessitating strong network access controls and continuous monitoring.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, demanding stringent security measures and reliable network performance to protect intellectual property.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups need secure networks to process transactions, manage guest Wi-Fi, and protect customer data, often facing compliance requirements like PCI DSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco C1 EA Essentials Term?
Cisco C1 EA Essentials Term is a subscription license that provides essential Cisco DNA features and security capabilities for Cisco Catalyst switches over a specified term, in this case, 5 years.
What does '25 ISE Base' mean?
This indicates that the license includes entitlement for 25 base licenses of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), a security policy and enforcement platform for network access control.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
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.