Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription, 5 Year License
Unlock advanced network capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches with a 5-year advanced software subscription, ensuring continuous feature access and support.
- Continuous Feature Access: Entitlement to the latest software features and enhancements for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 platform.
- Extended Support: Five years of access to Cisco technical support and software updates, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software versions to meet evolving security and regulatory requirements.
- Predictable Budgeting: Subscription-based licensing offers clear, manageable IT operational expenses over the license term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for the advanced software features on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It provides access to enhanced network management, security, and operational capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and performant.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 hardware. It is essential for maintaining network health, security posture, and access to advanced functionalities without requiring a full hardware refresh.
- Advanced Feature Set: Unlocks sophisticated routing, security, and management features.
- Software Updates: Guarantees access to the latest software releases and patches.
- Five-Year Term: Provides long-term planning and cost predictability.
- Cisco Support: Includes access to Cisco TAC for technical assistance.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
This Cisco advanced software subscription is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to maximize their investment in Catalyst 9300 infrastructure with predictable costs and continuous feature access.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced security protocols and threat detection capabilities on their Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches. Streamline the implementation of access control lists, intrusion prevention, and secure network segmentation to protect business data.
wired networks, campus environments, branch offices, multi-site deployments
Unlock Enhanced Network Performance Tuning
Streamline network operations by enabling advanced Quality of Service (QoS) policies and traffic shaping capabilities. Automate the prioritization of critical business applications, ensuring optimal performance for voice, video, and data traffic.
business-critical applications, VoIP deployments, video conferencing, data-intensive workflows
Maintain Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Features
Automate the process of staying current with Cisco software releases, ensuring compliance with internal IT policies and external regulatory requirements. Provide IT professionals with access to the latest bug fixes and feature enhancements without manual intervention.
regulated industries, IT audit requirements, proactive network management, lifecycle management
Key Features
Advanced Software Features
Access to enhanced routing, security, and management capabilities for your network infrastructure.
Five-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term operational planning and predictable IT budgeting for software licensing.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network runs on the latest, most secure software versions, mitigating vulnerabilities.
Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Access
Entitlement to expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution throughout the license term.
Platform Specific Licensing
Optimized for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, ensuring full compatibility and performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high levels of network security and data privacy (HIPAA compliance) while ensuring reliable access to critical patient information systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from reliable network performance and security to support operational technology (OT) and ensure continuous production uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handling confidential client data need secure, compliant networks to protect sensitive information and maintain client trust, often requiring advanced access controls and threat mitigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription?
It is a 5-year license that unlocks advanced software features and provides ongoing software updates and support for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This ensures your network remains secure, compliant, and capable of handling modern demands.
What kind of features does the 'Advanced' software unlock?
The advanced software typically includes enhanced security features like Trustworthy Solutions, advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, and more sophisticated network management tools beyond the base functionality.
Is this license tied to specific hardware?
Yes, this license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. The MPN C9300-DNX-A-24-5Y indicates it applies to 24-port copper models within the Catalyst 9300 platform for a 5-year 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.