Cisco Catalyst 2960X DNA Essentials 48-Port Term License
This Cisco DNA Essentials license provides essential network management and security features for your 48-port Catalyst 2960X switches, ensuring continued operation and compliance for a 3-year term.
- Access to: Essential network automation, security, and troubleshooting capabilities for your Cisco 2960X switches.
- Coverage for: A 3-year subscription term, ensuring ongoing access to software updates and support.
- Protection against: Network misconfigurations and security vulnerabilities with integrated policy enforcement.
- Entitlement to: Advanced features that simplify network operations and improve visibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C2960X DNA Essentials 48-Port Term License is a subscription-based software license designed to unlock advanced features and management capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 2960X series switches. It provides essential network automation, security, and operational tools, ensuring your network infrastructure remains efficient and secure.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who need to maintain compliance, enhance network performance, and simplify device management without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco switch environment, providing a cost-effective way to upgrade functionality.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Simplified Management: Automate routine tasks and streamline configuration across your switches.
- Improved Security: Implement essential security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and features to meet regulatory requirements.
- Cost-Effective Subscription: Predictable billing and access to the latest software features for a defined term.
Empower your IT team with essential network intelligence and control, ensuring your Cisco infrastructure operates at peak performance and security.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate routine network configurations and policy deployments across multiple switches. Streamline the provisioning of network services and reduce manual errors, leading to faster service delivery.
on-premises network infrastructure, managed switches, wired networks, IT operations teams
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of essential security policies and access controls to protect against common network threats. Automate the enforcement of security baselines, reducing the attack surface and improving overall network resilience.
business networks, security-conscious environments, IT security teams, compliance requirements
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Enable IT professionals to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and device health. Automate the collection of diagnostic data to accelerate troubleshooting and minimize network downtime.
network monitoring, performance optimization, IT support teams, proactive maintenance
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network automation, security, and visibility features for Cisco Catalyst 2960X switches.
48-Port Support
Provides licensing for switches with up to 48 network ports, suitable for core or distribution layers.
3-Year Term License
Offers predictable costs and access to software updates and features for a defined period.
Subscription Billing
Allows for operational expense budgeting and easier access to the latest software capabilities.
Cisco Catalyst 2960X Platform
Specifically designed to enhance the functionality of the Cisco Catalyst 2960X series switches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high levels of network security and data privacy (HIPAA) while ensuring reliable access to critical systems for patient care.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely on stable and secure networks for point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management, often requiring simplified device management.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks and need efficient tools to control access, ensure security, and support a high volume of users and devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, security, and operational features for Cisco Catalyst switches. It aims to simplify network management and enhance security posture.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E3N-C29602E-E, is for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 2960X series switches.
What is the term of this license?
This is a term license with a duration of 3 years, after which it will need to be renewed to continue accessing the licensed features and software updates.
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.