Cisco Catalyst 9300 DNA Cloud Essential License, 48-Port, 3-Year Term
This Cisco DNA Cloud Essential license provides essential network management and security features for your 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches over a 3-year term.
- Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Security Enhancements: Implement advanced security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network configuration and policy deployment through the cloud.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security features for regulatory adherence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 DNA Cloud Essential license unlocks critical network management and security capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This subscription provides essential features for network visibility, policy enforcement, and threat defense, all managed through a cloud-based platform for enhanced operational efficiency.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who require streamlined network operations and robust security without the complexity of traditional enterprise deployments. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco infrastructure, providing a unified approach to network control and monitoring.
- Cloud-Managed Networking: Centralize control and visibility of your network infrastructure.
- Essential Security Features: Access security policies and threat mitigation tools.
- Network Analytics: Obtain insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Software Updates: Ensure your network runs on the latest, most secure software versions.
- Subscription-Based: Predictable billing and access to features for the licensed term.
Empower your IT team with essential network intelligence and security through this cloud-managed Cisco license, ideal for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Cloud-Based Network Management
Enable teams to centralize the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of their Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches through a unified cloud portal. Streamline policy deployment and gain real-time network insights to proactively address potential issues.
organizations with distributed network devices, businesses seeking centralized IT control, teams managing multiple office locations, companies adopting cloud-first strategies
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of essential security policies and threat detection mechanisms across the network infrastructure. Automate the application of security updates and ensure compliance with industry security best practices.
businesses with sensitive data, companies requiring consistent security policies, organizations facing evolving cyber threats, environments needing granular access control
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Enable teams to gain deeper visibility into network traffic patterns, device performance, and user activity. Automate the collection of network analytics to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization.
organizations focused on network performance optimization, businesses needing to understand user behavior, teams managing high-traffic environments, companies planning network upgrades
Key Features
Cisco DNA Cloud Essential Software
Provides essential network management and security features through a cloud-based platform for simplified operations.
48-Port Coverage
Supports network switches with up to 48 ports, suitable for departmental or mid-sized network deployments.
3-Year Term License
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to features and software updates for a defined period.
Cloud-Based Management
Enables remote configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting from anywhere, reducing the need for on-site IT presence.
Enhanced Security Features
Helps protect the network with essential security policies and threat mitigation capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX. Cloud-managed networking aids in consistent policy enforcement and auditability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the availability of critical network services for patient care. This license supports secure data handling and reliable network operations essential for medical facilities.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on stable and secure networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer Wi-Fi. Centralized cloud management simplifies operations across multiple locations and enhances guest network security.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information, necessitating strong security and compliance measures. This license helps maintain network integrity and protect sensitive documents from unauthorized access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Cloud Essential?
Cisco DNA Cloud Essential is a subscription license that provides essential network management and security features for Cisco Catalyst switches, delivered via a cloud platform. It simplifies operations and enhances visibility for SMB and mid-market businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9300-DCL-E-48S-3Y, is for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. The '48S' in the part number indicates the port count it supports.
What is the benefit of a term license?
A term license provides predictable budgeting for a set period, ensuring continuous access to software features and support without large upfront capital expenditures. It also simplifies compliance by keeping software current.
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.