Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription, 5 Years
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription provides essential network features and ongoing support for your Cisco 9300 Series switches over a 5-year term.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced security, analytics, and automation capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Continuous Software Updates: Receive critical security patches and feature enhancements throughout the 5-year subscription period.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and security best practices with up-to-date software.
- Extended Operational Lifespan: Ensure your network hardware remains supported and functional with vendor-provided software and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription provides a 5-year license for advanced software features on your Cisco 9300 Series 48-port 1 Gigabit Fiber switches.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network for daily operations, this subscription ensures access to critical software functionalities, security updates, and ongoing vendor support, enabling IT managers and professionals to maintain a secure and efficient network environment without the overhead of enterprise-grade infrastructure management.
- Advanced Feature Set: Enables enhanced network visibility, security policies, and automation capabilities.
- Subscription Term: Provides a 5-year license, ensuring continuous access and support.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port 1 Gigabit Fiber switches.
- Compliance and Security: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements and protection against emerging threats.
- Predictable Costs: Offers a subscription-based model for easier budgeting and financial planning.
This Cisco software subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to maximize their network investment with advanced features and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated security policies and threat detection mechanisms directly on their network edge. Streamline the enforcement of access controls and segmentation to protect critical business data.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-site operations, business continuity planning, data center operations
Automate Network Operations and Management
Automate routine network configuration tasks and policy deployments across multiple switches. Streamline troubleshooting by providing enhanced telemetry and analytics for faster issue resolution.
growing business networks, IT teams with limited resources, distributed office environments, infrastructure modernization
Ensure Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Functionality
Maintain compliance with industry regulations and vendor support requirements by staying current with software releases. Protect against vulnerabilities with timely security patches and feature updates.
regulated business environments, IT asset lifecycle management, risk mitigation strategies, operational stability
Key Features
Advanced Security Features
Protects your business network from evolving cyber threats by enabling advanced access control, segmentation, and threat detection capabilities.
Network Analytics and Telemetry
Provides deep visibility into network performance and traffic, allowing IT teams to proactively identify and resolve issues, optimizing user experience.
Automation and Orchestration
Reduces manual configuration effort and potential errors, enabling IT staff to manage the network more efficiently and scale operations.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network hardware remains secure and functional by providing access to the latest software releases and critical security fixes.
5-Year Subscription Term
Offers long-term predictability for software licensing costs and guarantees access to features and support for an extended period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive customer data and meet strict regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure network availability for critical patient care systems, necessitating secure and reliable network infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on secure networks for point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management, often needing to comply with PCI DSS.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments require stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, with an increasing need for network visibility and automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advanced Software Subscription?
It is a 5-year license that unlocks advanced software features, security capabilities, and provides ongoing software updates and support for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (C9300-DNX-A-48S-5Y) is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port 1 Gigabit Fiber switches.
Why is a software subscription important for my network?
Subscriptions ensure you have access to the latest security patches, feature enhancements, and vendor support, which is critical for maintaining network performance, security, and compliance.
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.