Cisco Catalyst 2960XR DNA Essentials 48-Port Term License
This Cisco DNA Essentials term license unlocks advanced network management and security capabilities for your 48-port Cisco 2960XR switches over a defined subscription period.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to enhanced features for the duration of your chosen license term, ensuring continuous access to critical network functions.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced capabilities for network visibility, automation, and security management on your Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switches.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain network compliance by providing access to updated software features and security patches throughout the license term.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network operations through centralized management and automation tools, reducing manual configuration and troubleshooting efforts.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C2960XR DNA Essentials 48-Port Term License is a subscription-based software license designed to enhance the functionality of Cisco Catalyst 2960XR series switches. It provides access to a suite of essential network automation, visibility, and security features, ensuring your network infrastructure is managed efficiently and securely.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who need to optimize their network performance and security posture without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco 2960XR hardware, providing a cost-effective way to upgrade network capabilities.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like device provisioning and configuration management.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and device health.
- Security Features: Implement essential security policies and threat mitigation capabilities.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management through a unified platform.
- Subscription Value: Benefit from continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements throughout the license term.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective path to advanced network management and security, aligning enterprise-grade capabilities with business needs.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks such as device onboarding, configuration updates, and policy enforcement. Streamline network operations and reduce the potential for human error in day-to-day management.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, hybrid cloud environments
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the process of monitoring network health, performance, and traffic patterns across your infrastructure. Automate the collection and analysis of network data to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
Managed IT environments, multi-site organizations, business continuity planning
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment and management of essential security policies and access controls across your network. Enable teams to respond faster to security threats and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Regulated industries, businesses with sensitive data, security-conscious operations
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network automation, visibility, and security features for Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switches.
Subscription Term License
Provides continuous access to features and updates for a defined period, ensuring ongoing operational value.
48-Port Coverage
Supports network infrastructure with up to 48 ports on compatible Cisco 2960XR switches.
Network Automation Tools
Reduces manual effort in configuration and management, improving IT efficiency.
Enhanced Network Visibility
Offers deeper insights into network performance and health for proactive troubleshooting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This vertical requires robust network security and compliance with strict data protection regulations, which DNA Essentials features help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable, secure, and compliant network operations to manage sensitive patient data and critical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses rely on stable and secure networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer connectivity, benefiting from automation and visibility.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks and require efficient management tools to support students, faculty, and research activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, visibility, and security 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-C29605-E) is for the Cisco Catalyst 2960XR series switches with 48 ports.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis for the duration of the 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.