Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR 24-Port Network Essentials Software Subscription
This Cisco software subscription provides essential network management features and ongoing support for your Cisco 2960-XR switches, ensuring operational continuity and compliance.
- Essential Features: Unlocks core network services and management capabilities for your Cisco 2960-XR platform.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to software updates and support for the duration of your chosen subscription period.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain network security and regulatory compliance through access to the latest software releases.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network infrastructure remains operational and supported with timely bug fixes and security patches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR 24-Port Network Essentials Software Subscription provides essential software features and ongoing support for your Cisco 2960-XR series switches. This subscription ensures you have access to critical network services, management capabilities, and the latest software updates necessary for maintaining a secure and efficient network environment.
This licensing is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco networking hardware for their internal operations. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies will find this subscription crucial for managing their network infrastructure, ensuring device functionality, and staying compliant with security best practices without the overhead of managing complex licensing agreements.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to the core feature set required for essential network operations on compatible Cisco 2960-XR hardware.
- Software Updates: Provides entitlement to software updates, including feature enhancements and critical security patches.
- Support Entitlement: Includes access to Cisco technical support for issues related to the licensed software features.
- License Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure is properly licensed, avoiding potential compliance risks and operational disruptions.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable operational expense model for software access and support.
This subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to maintain essential functionality and support for their Cisco 2960-XR network devices.
What This Enables
Enable Core Network Services
Enable teams to utilize the full suite of essential network management and operational features on their Cisco 2960-XR switches. Streamline network configuration and monitoring with access to licensed capabilities.
on-premises network infrastructure, managed IT environment, business continuity planning, internal IT operations
Ensure Software Compliance and Security
Automate the process of maintaining software compliance by ensuring access to the latest security patches and feature updates. Protect your internal network from emerging threats with timely software releases.
regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, internal security posture, IT asset management
Maintain Operational Continuity
Support teams to ensure uninterrupted network operation through access to bug fixes and critical updates. Protect against performance degradation and unexpected downtime by staying current with software releases.
business uptime requirements, critical infrastructure support, proactive maintenance, IT service delivery
Key Features
Essential Software Feature Set
Provides the core functionalities required for day-to-day network operations on your Cisco 2960-XR switches.
Software Updates and Upgrades
Ensures your network devices are running the latest versions, incorporating new features and security enhancements.
Access to Cisco Technical Support
Offers entitlement to expert assistance for troubleshooting and resolving issues related to the licensed software.
Subscription Licensing Model
Allows for predictable operational expenses and easier management of software entitlements over time.
Compliance and Security Assurance
Helps maintain a secure and compliant network environment by providing access to timely security patches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high network availability and strict security compliance, making ongoing support and updated software for network infrastructure critical for operational integrity and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Reliable and secure network operations are paramount in healthcare for patient data protection and system uptime, necessitating up-to-date software and support for network devices.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, where continuous operation and security are key business drivers.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Consistent network performance is essential for operational technology (OT) and IT integration in manufacturing environments, where downtime can lead to significant production losses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription?
The term of the subscription is determined at the time of purchase and can vary. It provides access to features and support for the duration of the selected period.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR series switches, particularly the 24-port models, as indicated by the product data.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon expiration, access to software updates and technical support may cease. Renewal is required to continue receiving these benefits and maintain full functionality and security.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.