Cisco Catalyst 2960X DNA Essentials License, 48-Port, 5-Year Term
This Cisco DNA Essentials subscription license provides advanced network management and security features for your 48-port Catalyst 2960X switches over a 5-year term.
- Network Visibility: Access enhanced monitoring and analytics to understand traffic patterns and device health.
- Security Enhancements: Benefit from integrated security features that help protect your network from threats.
- Simplified Management: Streamline configuration and policy enforcement across your network infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date licensing to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 2960X DNA Essentials license is a 5-year subscription that unlocks advanced software capabilities for your 48-port Cisco Catalyst 2960X switches. This license provides essential features for network management, security, and operational efficiency, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and compliant.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain and enhance their existing Cisco network hardware. It integrates with your current switch deployment, offering a pathway to improved network control and performance without requiring a full hardware refresh.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced software features on compatible Cisco Catalyst 2960X switches.
- Subscription Term: Provides a 5-year license term, ensuring continuous access to features.
- Network Control: Offers enhanced capabilities for managing and monitoring network devices.
- Security Posture: Includes security features to help protect against network vulnerabilities.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network operations and reduces manual configuration efforts.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their investment in Cisco Catalyst 2960X switches with essential software features.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Management Features
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic and device performance through enhanced monitoring tools. Streamline the configuration and deployment of network policies across multiple switches for greater consistency.
organizations with existing Cisco Catalyst infrastructure, IT teams managing multi-device networks, businesses requiring detailed network analytics, environments needing centralized policy enforcement
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the application of security policies to protect against common network threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure continuous compliance with security best practices by leveraging integrated security functionalities.
businesses with sensitive data, companies operating in regulated environments, organizations prioritizing threat mitigation, networks requiring consistent security controls
Maintain Software Compliance and Support
Ensure your network devices are running with licensed and supported software to avoid operational disruptions. Maintain entitlement to software updates and essential support resources for the duration of the license term.
companies focused on IT asset management, organizations adhering to vendor support policies, businesses seeking predictable operational costs, environments where uptime is critical
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network management, security, and automation features for Cisco Catalyst 2960X switches.
48-Port Support
Provides licensing coverage for switches equipped with up to 48 network ports.
5-Year Term License
Guarantees access to enabled features and software updates for a full five years, ensuring long-term operational continuity.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable operational expense model for software access and feature utilization.
Network Visibility and Control
Enables IT teams to better monitor network health, troubleshoot issues, and enforce policies efficiently.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure and reliable network operations to ensure patient data privacy (HIPAA compliance) and support critical medical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management, often requiring efficient device management and security.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong network security and reliable access to critical business applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network automation, visibility, and security features for Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network operations and enhance security for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license is for the Cisco Catalyst 2960X series switches, supporting models with 48 ports. It activates software features on these compatible hardware platforms.
What is the benefit of a 5-year term license?
A 5-year term license provides cost predictability and ensures continuous access to the licensed features and potential software updates for an extended period, avoiding the need for frequent renewals and potential service interruptions.
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.