Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription, 3-Year License
This 3-year Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription unlocks enhanced network capabilities and ensures your infrastructure remains up-to-date and compliant.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to advanced software features and functionalities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
- License Term: Provides continuous access to software updates and support for a defined 3-year period.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and security posture through regular software updates.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network hardware operates with the latest software, preventing performance degradation and compatibility issues.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription provides a 3-year license for enhanced software features on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This subscription ensures access to advanced networking capabilities, security enhancements, and ongoing software updates, crucial for maintaining a high-performing and secure network infrastructure.
This license is designed for businesses that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations, including IT Managers overseeing network performance, Business Owners seeking reliable connectivity, and IT Professionals managing complex network environments. It integrates with existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 deployments, offering a clear path to enhanced functionality and support without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Advanced Feature Set: Unlocks sophisticated routing, switching, security, and management features.
- Software Updates: Grants access to the latest software releases, patches, and bug fixes.
- 3-Year Term: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software benefits for three years.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting industry regulations and security standards through updated software.
- Enhanced Performance: Optimizes network operations and user experience with cutting-edge software capabilities.
This Cisco software subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to maximize their network investment and ensure continuous operational excellence.
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 security policies to protect sensitive business data and ensure network integrity.
businesses with sensitive data, organizations requiring granular access control, networks with remote access needs, environments with evolving threat landscapes
Unlock Enhanced Routing and Switching Capabilities
Streamline network operations by enabling advanced routing protocols and high-performance switching features. Automate complex network configurations to improve traffic management and application performance for critical business services.
organizations with high-traffic networks, businesses supporting multiple applications, companies needing efficient data flow, environments with complex network topologies
Ensure Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Functionality
Automate the process of staying current with Cisco software releases, ensuring compliance with industry standards and vendor support requirements. Maintain optimal network functionality and avoid performance issues caused by outdated software versions.
businesses with regulatory obligations, companies prioritizing network stability, IT departments managing diverse hardware, organizations seeking predictable operational costs
Key Features
Advanced Security Features
Protects your network and sensitive business data from evolving cyber threats.
Enhanced QoS Capabilities
Prioritizes critical business applications for improved user experience and productivity.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network runs on the latest, most secure, and stable software versions.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to features and support for an extended period.
Network Analytics and Visibility
Offers deeper insights into network performance and user behavior for better troubleshooting and planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS, all supported by advanced network features and up-to-date software.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems, benefiting from advanced features and timely updates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand high network performance and reliability for operational technology (OT) systems, with advanced features supporting automation and security against cyber-physical threats.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle highly confidential client information and require secure, compliant networks with reliable performance to support critical business applications and client communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco software subscription?
A software subscription is a licensing model that grants you access to specific software features and ongoing updates for a defined period, typically paid on an annual or multi-year basis. It ensures your network hardware operates with the latest capabilities and security patches.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license is for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. The MPN C9300-DNX-A-24Y-3Y indicates it is for a 24-port 25G fiber model within the Catalyst 9300 platform.
Why is staying updated with software important?
Regular software updates provide critical security patches to protect against new threats, fix bugs that can cause network instability, and introduce new features that can improve performance and efficiency. This helps maintain compliance and operational continuity.
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.