Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription, 5-Year License
Secure your network's future with a 5-year Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software subscription, unlocking critical security and operational capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Extended Software Access: Gain entitlement to advanced software features and updates for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches over a 5-year term.
- Enhanced Network Security: Benefit from integrated security features that help protect your business data and network from evolving threats.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network management and troubleshooting with advanced tools and analytics provided by the software subscription.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal policies through continuous software updates and security patches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software subscription provides a 5-year license for advanced network features and capabilities on your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It unlocks enhanced security, advanced analytics, and simplified network management, ensuring your network infrastructure operates at peak performance and remains compliant with current standards.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network performance, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 deployment, offering a clear path to enhanced network functionality without the overhead of frequent hardware upgrades.
- Advanced Feature Set: Access to enhanced routing, switching, security, and management features.
- Security Enhancements: Includes features like Trustworthy Solutions, MACsec, and advanced threat defense.
- Network Analytics: Provides deep visibility into network traffic and performance for better troubleshooting.
- Simplified Management: Tools for easier configuration, deployment, and ongoing network operations.
- Long-Term Support: A 5-year license term ensures continuous access to software updates and support.
This 5-year Cisco Advanced Software subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their Cisco Catalyst 9300 investment with enhanced capabilities and long-term support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy robust security protocols like MACsec and Trustworthy Solutions. This enhances data protection and network integrity against sophisticated cyber threats.
on-premises network, multi-site deployments, hybrid cloud environments, business continuity planning
Streamline Network Operations and Monitoring
Streamline network management through advanced analytics and visibility tools. This allows IT professionals to proactively identify and resolve issues, reducing downtime.
centralized IT management, distributed workforce support, performance-sensitive operations, IT resource optimization
Automate Software Updates and Compliance
Automate the process of receiving software updates and security patches, ensuring continuous compliance with industry regulations. This minimizes the risk of licensing lapses and security vulnerabilities.
regulated industry operations, IT audit readiness, risk mitigation strategies, long-term IT planning
Key Features
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Advanced Software
Provides access to enhanced security, advanced analytics, and simplified management features for your core network switches.
5-Year License Term
Ensures continuous access to software updates, security patches, and feature enhancements for an extended period, offering predictable costs and long-term support.
Advanced Security Features (e.g., MACsec, Trustworthy Solutions)
Protects sensitive business data in transit and ensures the integrity of your network devices against unauthorized access and tampering.
Network Analytics and Telemetry
Offers deep visibility into network traffic patterns and performance metrics, enabling faster troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution.
Simplified Network Management
Reduces the complexity of network configuration, deployment, and ongoing operations, freeing up IT resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance measures, making advanced network security features and continuous updates essential for protecting sensitive financial data and meeting regulatory requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient data, necessitating robust network security and reliable performance provided by advanced software features and timely updates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from enhanced network visibility and security to prevent disruptions.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handling confidential client information need secure and reliable network infrastructure to protect sensitive documents and maintain client trust, aligning with the security and performance benefits of advanced software.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription?
It is a licensing model that grants your organization access to advanced software features, security capabilities, and ongoing updates for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches over a specified term, in this case, five years.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series network switches, enabling advanced software features on these platforms.
Why is a software subscription important for my business network?
Subscriptions ensure your network remains secure, compliant, and performs optimally by providing continuous access to the latest software features and security patches, preventing costly downtime and security breaches.
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.