Cisco Catalyst 2960X DNA Essentials License, 24-Port, 3-Year Term
This Cisco DNA Essentials license subscription provides advanced network management capabilities for your 24-port Catalyst 2960X switches over a 3-year term.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of access to enhanced network features and software updates.
- Feature Access: Unlock advanced capabilities for network visibility, security, and automation.
- Compliance: Maintain up-to-date software and security patches for regulatory adherence.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network management tasks and reduce manual intervention.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 2960X DNA Essentials license is a 3-year subscription that unlocks advanced software features for your 24-port Cisco Catalyst 2960X switches. This license provides enhanced capabilities for network visibility, security policy enforcement, and automation, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and securely.
This subscription is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco Catalyst 2960X switches as part of their core network infrastructure. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations will find this license essential for maintaining network health, improving security posture, and simplifying day-to-day network operations without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Security Policy Automation: Simplify the deployment and management of security policies across the network.
- Software Updates: Receive regular software updates and access to new features throughout the license term.
- Simplified Management: Automate routine tasks and reduce the complexity of network administration.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure your network devices are running supported software versions with security patches.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance their Catalyst 2960X network capabilities with advanced software features and ongoing support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and policy deployment tasks. Streamline the provisioning of network services and reduce the potential for human error in device management.
On-premises network infrastructure, wired Ethernet switching, multi-site office deployments, managed IT environments
Improve Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies across the network to protect against unauthorized access and threats. Gain enhanced visibility into network traffic to quickly identify and respond to potential security incidents.
Internal business network, critical data access control, regulatory compliance requirements, distributed workforce support
Streamline Network Visibility and Monitoring
Streamline network operations by providing deeper insights into device performance and traffic patterns. Enable IT professionals to proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact users.
Business-critical network operations, IT performance monitoring, proactive issue resolution, network health management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks advanced network management, security, and automation features for Catalyst 2960X switches.
24-Port Switch Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of your 24-port Cisco Catalyst 2960X network devices.
3-Year Term License
Provides continuous access to features and software updates for a defined period, ensuring long-term operational planning.
Network Automation Capabilities
Reduces manual configuration effort and potential for errors, leading to more efficient network operations.
Enhanced Security Features
Improves the network's security posture through policy enforcement and better visibility into traffic.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, making advanced network management and visibility features crucial for protecting sensitive data and meeting regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure network infrastructure to manage patient data and critical medical devices, benefiting from enhanced visibility and automated security policies.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses often operate with distributed locations and require efficient network management to support point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management while maintaining security.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from reliable network connectivity and security to support operational technology (OT) systems, automation, and data collection, ensuring uptime and efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network automation, security, and assurance capabilities for Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance security for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license SKU (C2960X-DNA-E-24-3Y) applies to 24-port Cisco Catalyst 2960X series switches.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses provide access to the latest software features and security updates for the duration of the term. This ensures your network remains current, secure, and compliant without large upfront capital expenditures.
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.