Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Essentials Term License
This 5-year Cisco Catalyst 9000 Essentials term license provides essential network management and security capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Access to Cisco DNA Essentials: Unlock core features for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility across your wired and wireless network.
- Coverage for ISE Base: Gain entitlement to Cisco Identity Services Engine Base license for network access control and policy management.
- Protection against Licensing Lapses: Ensure continuous operation and compliance with a fixed-term subscription, avoiding unexpected service interruptions.
- Entitlement to Software Updates: Maintain optimal performance and security with access to software updates and bug fixes throughout the license term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9000 Essentials term license, valid for 5 years, provides foundational software capabilities for Cisco's enterprise networking platforms. It includes access to Cisco DNA Essentials for network automation and management, alongside the ISE Base license for identity and access control.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network infrastructure, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to enhance network visibility, security, and operational efficiency without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
- Cisco DNA Essentials: Enables network automation, policy-based access, and advanced analytics for improved network operations.
- ISE Base License: Provides foundational capabilities for network segmentation, guest access, and endpoint security.
- 5-Year Term Subscription: Offers predictable budgeting and long-term access to essential software features.
- Platform Licensing: Applies to compatible Cisco Catalyst 9000 series platforms, ensuring integrated functionality.
- Compliance and Security: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and strengthens your overall security posture.
This Cisco Essentials license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing essential network management and security features with predictable costs.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate network provisioning and policy enforcement across wired and wireless environments. Streamline network operations and reduce manual configuration errors.
businesses with distributed networks, organizations managing hybrid cloud environments, companies with remote workforce needs, teams standardizing network configurations
Enhance Network Security and Access Control
Streamline network access control by implementing granular policies based on user identity and device posture. Automate the process of granting or denying network access to ensure compliance.
organizations with strict security requirements, businesses handling sensitive data, companies requiring guest network access, environments needing endpoint compliance checks
Ensure Licensing Compliance and Predictable Costs
Automate license management to avoid compliance issues and unexpected costs associated with expired or inadequate software licenses. Maintain predictable operational expenses with a fixed-term subscription.
businesses focused on IT budget predictability, companies undergoing IT audits, organizations seeking to simplify software asset management, teams managing multi-year IT roadmaps
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials
Automate network configuration and policy deployment, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
Cisco ISE Base License
Implement foundational network access control and security policies for users and devices.
5-Year Term Subscription
Provides long-term access to essential software features with predictable budgeting and reduced risk of license expiration.
Platform Licensing
Ensures seamless integration with compatible Cisco Catalyst 9000 series hardware for unified network management.
Software Updates
Access to software updates and bug fixes throughout the license term to maintain optimal performance and security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, making Cisco DNA and ISE essential for protecting sensitive financial data and meeting regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure network access controls and segmentation provided by Cisco DNA and ISE.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex networks with diverse devices, benefiting from the automation and visibility features of Cisco DNA to manage operational technology (OT) securely.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require strong network security and access controls to maintain client trust and comply with data protection standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility within the Cisco network ecosystem. It helps simplify network operations and improve security.
What does the ISE Base license cover?
The ISE Base license provides core functionalities for Cisco Identity Services Engine, enabling network access control, policy management, and basic device profiling. It is the foundation for more advanced security features.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a 5-year term subscription license. It provides access to the software features for the duration of the term, after which renewal is typically required.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.