Cisco Catalyst 2960L DNA Essentials 48-Port Term License
This Cisco DNA Essentials term license provides essential network management and security features for your 48-port Cisco Catalyst 2960L switches, ensuring operational continuity and compliance for your business network.
- Access to Essential Features: Unlock core network automation, security, and visibility tools for your Cisco 2960L switches.
- Subscription-Based Value: Benefit from predictable, ongoing access to software updates and support for your network infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security patches, helping to meet regulatory requirements and reduce risk.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network operations with centralized policy enforcement and troubleshooting capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 2960L DNA Essentials 48-Port Term License is a subscription-based software license designed to enhance the functionality of your Cisco Catalyst 2960L series switches. It unlocks essential features for network automation, security, and operational visibility, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and compliant.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who need to manage their network infrastructure efficiently. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, providing a cost-effective way to upgrade network capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks for faster deployment and configuration.
- Enhanced Security: Implement basic security policies and access controls to protect your network.
- Visibility and Analytics: Gain insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Software Updates: Receive regular software updates and bug fixes to maintain optimal performance.
- Subscription Model: Predictable billing and continuous access to features and support.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license offers SMB and mid-market teams a practical path to modern network management, balancing essential features with predictable subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Efficiency
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and management tasks, reducing manual effort and potential for human error. Streamline the deployment and maintenance of network policies across your switch infrastructure.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams seeking to reduce operational overhead, environments requiring consistent policy application
Enhance Network Security Posture
Strengthen your network's security by enabling foundational access control lists and security policies directly on your switches. Protect sensitive business data by segmenting traffic and controlling access to network resources.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with compliance requirements, companies deploying IoT devices, networks requiring basic traffic segmentation
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Gain better insights into network performance and device health through integrated monitoring tools. Accelerate troubleshooting by quickly identifying and resolving network issues that impact business operations.
IT departments managing critical business applications, companies experiencing intermittent network performance issues, teams needing to proactively monitor network health, environments with limited dedicated network monitoring tools
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks core network automation, security, and visibility features for your Cisco Catalyst 2960L switches, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual tasks.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable, ongoing access to software features and updates, allowing for better budget management and continuous improvement of network capabilities.
48-Port Coverage
Extends essential network management capabilities to all 48 ports on your Cisco Catalyst 2960L switches, ensuring consistent policy and performance across your infrastructure.
Cisco Catalyst 2960L Series Compatibility
Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 2960L switches, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing hardware.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Ensures your network remains secure and performs optimally by providing access to the latest software versions and critical bug fixes.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet strict regulatory standards, which Cisco DNA Essentials helps address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure network infrastructure to manage patient data and critical medical devices, benefiting from enhanced visibility and access control.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely on stable and secure networks for point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management, where efficient network operations are key.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and reliable connectivity to support operational technology (OT) and ensure continuous production processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, security, and visibility features for Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network management for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E3N-C2960L2E-E, is for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 2960L series switches.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software features and updates for a defined term.
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.