Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription, 1 Year
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 advanced software subscription provides 1 year of access to enhanced network features and capabilities for your 24-port 25G fiber switches.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock sophisticated network management, security, and analytics capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain regulatory compliance and enhance your network's security posture with up-to-date software and features.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network operation and access to critical software updates and support for the subscription term.
- Predictable IT Budgeting: Benefit from a subscription-based model for software licensing, simplifying budgeting and financial planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription provides a 1-year entitlement to advanced software features and capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches, specifically designed for models with 24 ports and 25G fiber connectivity.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maximize the performance, security, and manageability of their core network infrastructure without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and performance metrics.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement granular access controls and threat detection mechanisms.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network configuration and troubleshooting with intelligent automation.
- Software Updates and Patches: Ensure your network is protected with timely access to the latest software releases and security patches.
- Scalable Network Operations: Support growing business demands with optimized network performance and reliability.
Empower your business with enterprise-grade network capabilities through a cost-effective, subscription-based software solution for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Security Capabilities
Enable teams to implement sophisticated threat detection and mitigation strategies. Streamline the deployment of granular access control policies across the network.
organizations with sensitive data, businesses requiring regulatory compliance, teams managing hybrid cloud environments, companies with remote workforces
Enhance Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network monitoring by gaining deeper insights into traffic patterns and application performance. Automate the identification and resolution of network bottlenecks.
businesses experiencing network slowdowns, companies supporting high-bandwidth applications, teams managing large user bases, organizations focused on user experience
Maintain Software Compliance and Support
Ensure your network infrastructure remains compliant with vendor support policies and industry regulations. Automate the process of receiving critical software updates and patches.
organizations with strict IT governance, businesses undergoing audits, companies seeking to minimize downtime risk, teams managing critical infrastructure
Key Features
Advanced Software Features
Access to enhanced routing, switching, security, and analytics capabilities that go beyond the base operating system.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides a defined period of access to software features, simplifying budgeting and ensuring timely updates.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the functionality of your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network remains secure and performs optimally with access to the latest bug fixes and security enhancements.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable costs and simplifies procurement compared to perpetual licensing.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector demands high levels of network security, compliance, and uptime to protect sensitive financial data and ensure uninterrupted trading or client services.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Requires robust network security and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating advanced features for data protection and reliable access to patient information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Benefits from enhanced network visibility and control for operational technology (OT) environments, ensuring production continuity and security.
Legal & Professional Services
Relies on secure and efficient network operations to handle confidential client data and maintain high availability for critical business applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the basic and advanced software subscription for Cisco Catalyst 9300?
The advanced software subscription unlocks a suite of enhanced features for security, analytics, and network management that are not included in the basic license. This includes more sophisticated threat detection, deeper network visibility tools, and advanced automation capabilities.
What happens when the 1-year subscription expires?
Upon expiration, you will lose access to the advanced features enabled by the subscription. To continue using these features, you will need to renew the subscription before it lapses.
Does this subscription apply to all Cisco Catalyst 9300 models?
This specific subscription (C9300-DNX-A-24Y-1Y) is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 models with 24 ports and 25G fiber connectivity. Always verify 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.