Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR DNA Essentials License, 48-Port, 3-Year Term
This Cisco DNA Essentials subscription license provides advanced network management and security features for your 48-port Catalyst 2960-XR switches over a 3-year term.
- Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device behavior for proactive issue resolution.
- Security Enhancements: Implement advanced security policies and threat detection to protect your business operations.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network configuration and policy enforcement for improved operational efficiency.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance through consistent policy application and audit trails.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR DNA Essentials license is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks advanced network management, security, and automation capabilities for your 48-port Catalyst 2960-XR switches. This 3-year term license provides access to features designed to simplify network operations and enhance security posture.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain a secure, efficient, and compliant network infrastructure. It integrates with your existing Cisco hardware to provide enhanced functionality without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Advanced Network Analytics: Understand traffic patterns and device performance.
- Policy-Based Automation: Automate network configurations and security policies.
- Threat Detection & Mitigation: Proactively identify and respond to security threats.
- Centralized Management: Streamline network operations from a single pane of glass.
- Software Compliance: Ensure your network software is up-to-date and licensed correctly.
Empower your IT team with essential network intelligence and security controls for your Cisco 2960-XR environment.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Visibility
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and device performance. Streamline troubleshooting by identifying bottlenecks and potential issues before they impact operations.
wired networks, campus environments, branch offices, IT operations management
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the deployment and enforcement of security policies across the network infrastructure. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent security posture for all connected devices.
security-conscious environments, compliance-driven operations, multi-device networks, IT security management
Simplify Network Operations
Streamline network management tasks through centralized control and automated workflows. Reduce the burden on IT staff by simplifying configuration and policy updates.
growing businesses, IT resource constrained teams, managed network environments, operational efficiency focus
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks advanced network management, security, and automation features for your Catalyst switches.
48-Port Support
Provides licensing coverage for switches with up to 48 network ports.
3-Year Term License
Ensures continuous access to features and support for a defined period, simplifying budgeting.
Network Visibility Tools
Offers enhanced insights into network traffic and device health, aiding in faster troubleshooting.
Security Policy Management
Allows for consistent application of security policies to protect against threats.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain high availability for critical patient care systems, necessitating secure and reliable network infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors need secure networks to handle customer transactions and protect guest data, while also managing potentially large numbers of devices and locations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand secure and stable network operations to support critical production systems and IoT devices, often requiring enhanced visibility and control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network management, security, and automation capabilities for Cisco Catalyst switches. It helps simplify operations and enhance network visibility.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (C2960XR-DNA-E-48-3) is for the Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR series switches with 48 ports.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses offer predictable costs, continuous access to software updates and features, and often include essential support, ensuring your network remains current and protected.
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.