Cisco Catalyst 2960L DNA Essentials 8-Port Term License
This Cisco DNA Essentials term license provides essential network management and security features for 8 ports on your Catalyst 2960L switches, ensuring ongoing operational capability.
- License Term: Provides access to essential software features for the duration of the subscription term.
- Feature Access: Unlocks critical network management, security, and operational capabilities for your switches.
- Compliance: Ensures your network devices are properly licensed, meeting vendor requirements and audit standards.
- Continued Operation: Guarantees access to necessary software updates and support for uninterrupted network performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 2960L DNA Essentials 8-Port Term License is a subscription-based software license that unlocks essential network management and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 2960L series switches. This license ensures your network infrastructure has access to the foundational capabilities required for efficient operation and basic security posture.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for maintaining and operating their organization's network infrastructure. It fits into environments where Cisco Catalyst 2960L switches are deployed for core network connectivity and require licensed software features for optimal performance and management.
- Essential Network Features: Grants access to core Cisco DNA Essentials software capabilities.
- Subscription-Based: Offers a flexible, term-based licensing model for predictable budgeting.
- 8-Port Capacity: Specifically licensed for 8 ports on supported Cisco Catalyst 2960L switches.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensures your network devices are properly licensed according to Cisco's requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing functionality and management of your network edge devices.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing essential, compliant network software features for their Catalyst 2960L switches.
What This Enables
Unlock Essential Network Management Features
Enable teams to manage and monitor network devices effectively using core Cisco DNA Essentials capabilities. Streamline basic network operations and gain visibility into device status and performance.
On-premises network infrastructure, wired network edge, managed network closets, business-critical connectivity
Maintain Vendor Compliance and Support
Ensure all deployed Cisco Catalyst 2960L switches are properly licensed, avoiding potential vendor audits or service interruptions. Maintain entitlement to software updates and basic support for continued operation.
IT-managed network environments, regulated business operations, multi-device network deployments, standard network services
Secure Network Edge Operations
Automate the activation of foundational security features available within the DNA Essentials suite. Protect your network edge by ensuring devices are running licensed software with access to necessary security enhancements.
Business network segmentation, access control enforcement, secure device onboarding, internal network security
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides access to foundational network management, security, and operational features for your Catalyst 2960L switches.
8-Port License
Specifically covers 8 ports on your Cisco Catalyst 2960L switches, allowing for targeted deployment and licensing.
Subscription Term License
Offers a flexible, time-based licensing model that aligns with operational budgets and provides predictable costs.
Vendor Compliance
Ensures your network hardware is properly licensed, meeting Cisco's requirements and avoiding potential compliance issues.
Continued Feature Access
Guarantees access to essential software capabilities and potential updates throughout the license term, supporting ongoing network functionality.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, making licensed software for network devices essential for meeting regulatory standards and protecting sensitive data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and network uptime, necessitating properly licensed and supported network infrastructure to comply with HIPAA and ensure patient care continuity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on stable network connectivity for point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management, making licensed network software critical for operational reliability.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large networks with diverse user needs, requiring licensed software to ensure secure, reliable, and manageable network access for students, faculty, and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network management, security, and automation features for Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network operations and enhance visibility.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E3N-C2960L3E-E, is for the Cisco Catalyst 2960L series switches and is licensed per 8 ports.
What is the term of this license?
This is a term license, meaning it is valid for a specific subscription period. The exact duration is determined at the time of purchase and is part of the subscription agreement.
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.