Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription, 1 Year
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription provides 1 year of access to enhanced network management and security features for your 24-port copper switches.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock sophisticated routing, security, and management capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain regulatory compliance and enhance your network's security posture with up-to-date software.
- Continued Operation: Ensure uninterrupted network services and access to critical software updates and patches.
- Predictable Costs: Manage your IT budget effectively with a clear, subscription-based licensing model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription is a 1-year license designed to unlock the full potential of your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port copper switches. This subscription provides access to a suite of advanced software features, including enhanced security protocols, sophisticated network analytics, and improved operational management tools, ensuring your network operates at peak performance and remains compliant with industry standards.
This licensing is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require robust network capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-level hardware investments. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 infrastructure, providing a cost-effective way to upgrade functionality and maintain a secure, efficient network environment.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and performance metrics.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement robust security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network configuration and troubleshooting processes.
- Software Updates: Receive regular software updates and patches to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Scalable Functionality: Access features that support network growth and evolving business needs.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade network intelligence and security through this Cisco software subscription, tailored for SMB and mid-market operational efficiency.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated security protocols and threat mitigation strategies. Streamline the enforcement of granular access controls and network segmentation policies.
businesses with sensitive data, organizations requiring regulatory compliance, networks with remote access needs, environments with evolving threat landscapes
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network monitoring by providing deep visibility into traffic patterns and application performance. Automate the identification and resolution of network bottlenecks and performance issues.
organizations prioritizing user experience, businesses with high-bandwidth applications, networks supporting critical business operations, environments undergoing digital transformation
Ensure Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Functionality
Automate access to the latest software updates and patches, ensuring your network infrastructure remains compliant with industry standards. Enable teams to maintain optimal device performance and security posture through regular updates.
businesses with strict IT governance, organizations managing complex network environments, companies seeking to minimize downtime risk, IT departments focused on proactive maintenance
Key Features
Advanced Security Features
Protects your network from sophisticated threats and ensures compliance with security policies.
Enhanced Network Analytics
Provides deep insights into network traffic, enabling proactive performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network runs on the latest, most secure, and feature-rich software version.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Offers predictable costs and easy scalability for your network software needs.
Catalyst 9300 Series Integration
Optimizes the performance and functionality of your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector demands high levels of network security and compliance with stringent financial regulations, which the advanced features of this license help to address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations require secure, reliable, and compliant networks to protect sensitive patient data (PHI) and ensure continuous operations, supported by advanced network management and security features.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require robust network security and uptime to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from enhanced network visibility and control to ensure the reliability of operational technology (OT) systems and production lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Cisco software subscription?
This is a 1-year subscription license. Upon expiration, you will need to renew to continue accessing the advanced software features and support.
What specific features are included in the 'Advanced' software level?
The Advanced software level typically includes features such as advanced routing protocols, enhanced security capabilities like Trustworthy Solutions, and more sophisticated network analytics and management tools beyond the base license.
Does this license apply to any Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch?
This specific license (C9300-DNX-A-24-1Y) is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches with 24 copper ports. Ensure compatibility with your specific hardware model.
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.