Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Essentials Term License
This 7-year Cisco Essentials platform license subscription unlocks advanced network capabilities and security features for your Cisco C4500X platform.
- License Term: Enjoy 7 years of continuous access to software features and support.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based billing ensures predictable operational expenses.
- Key Features: Unlocks Cisco DNA Essentials and 25 ISE Base licenses for enhanced network control and security.
- Value: Maintain compliance, gain access to critical network intelligence, and ensure ongoing operational stability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco C1 Essentials platform license subscription provides a 7-year term for your Cisco C4500X hardware, enabling Cisco DNA Essentials and 25 ISE Base licenses. It ensures your network infrastructure has access to the latest software features, security protocols, and management tools necessary for modern business operations.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license fits into environments that rely on Cisco networking hardware for their core operations. It is ideal for businesses looking to enhance network visibility, automate policy enforcement, and improve overall security posture without the overhead of enterprise-level infrastructure management.
- Cisco DNA Essentials: Provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility.
- 25 ISE Base Licenses: Enables Cisco Identity Services Engine for granular access control and security policy management.
- 7-Year Term: Guarantees access to software updates and support for an extended period, simplifying long-term planning.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable, recurring costs aligned with operational budgets.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco C4500X platform, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
This Cisco Essentials license subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance their network's security and functionality with predictable costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate network provisioning and enforce consistent security policies across the infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce manual configuration errors for greater efficiency.
organizations deploying new network segments, teams managing distributed network devices, businesses standardizing network configurations
Enhance Network Security with Granular Access Control
Streamline the process of defining and enforcing user and device access policies based on identity and context. Automate threat detection and response by integrating security intelligence across the network.
businesses requiring strict access controls, organizations with BYOD policies, companies managing sensitive data
Ensure Software Compliance and Feature Access
Automate license management to ensure compliance with Cisco's software licensing requirements. Maintain continuous access to essential software updates and security patches throughout the 7-year term.
companies with strict IT audit requirements, businesses planning long-term IT investments, organizations seeking predictable software costs
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials
Provides foundational network automation, policy, and assurance capabilities to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
25 Cisco ISE Base Licenses
Enables granular access control and security policy enforcement based on user and device identity, enhancing overall network security posture.
7-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees access to software features and support for an extended period, offering long-term predictability and cost savings.
Subscription Billing
Aligns costs with operational budgets through predictable, recurring payments, simplifying financial planning.
Cisco C4500X Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco Catalyst 4500X hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory demands, which Cisco DNA and ISE provide.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating advanced network security and access control solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex networks with critical operational technology that benefit from enhanced security, visibility, and automation for reliable operation.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, requiring strong network security and access controls to maintain client trust and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy management, and network assurance, helping to simplify operations and improve visibility.
What does Cisco ISE Base license enable?
The Cisco ISE Base license provides essential capabilities for network access control, allowing you to define and enforce security policies based on user and device identity.
Can this license be used on hardware other than Cisco C4500X?
This specific license SKU is designed for the Cisco C4500X platform. Compatibility with other hardware should be verified with Cisco or Zent Networks.
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.