Cisco Catalyst 9300 DNA Essentials License - 7 Year Term
This 7-year Cisco DNA Essentials license subscription unlocks advanced network management and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- Extended Coverage: Enjoy 7 years of access to essential Cisco DNA software features and updates, safeguarding your network investment.
- Enhanced Network Control: Gain granular visibility and policy enforcement capabilities to manage your network infrastructure efficiently.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and security posture with up-to-date software features and support.
- Predictable Costs: Benefit from a fixed subscription term, simplifying budgeting and avoiding unexpected upgrade expenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 DNA Essentials license provides a 7-year subscription to essential software features for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This license enables advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities, crucial for modern business IT environments.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage and secure their wired network infrastructure. It integrates with the Cisco Catalyst 9300 platform to deliver a consistent and intelligent network experience.
- Network Automation: Automates repetitive tasks, reducing manual configuration errors and operational overhead.
- Security Features: Enhances network security with policy-based access control and threat mitigation capabilities.
- Visibility and Analytics: Provides deep insights into network traffic and application performance for better troubleshooting.
- Software Updates: Ensures access to the latest software releases, bug fixes, and security patches.
- Simplified Management: Centralizes network management through the Cisco DNA Center platform.
This 7-year Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with essential automation and security features.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration tasks, reducing manual errors and deployment times. Streamline the provisioning and management of network services across the infrastructure.
wired networks, multi-site deployments, centralized management, IT operations teams
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate security policy enforcement to protect sensitive business data and user access. Improve threat detection and response capabilities with integrated security features.
compliance-driven environments, sensitive data handling, access control management, security operations
Gain Network Visibility and Assurance
Provide IT professionals with deep insights into network performance and application behavior. Proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact business operations.
performance monitoring, troubleshooting workflows, IT support desks, network analytics
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management and policy enforcement for improved operational efficiency.
Network Automation Tools
Reduce manual configuration errors and speed up service deployment.
Security Policy Enforcement
Enhance network security by controlling access and mitigating threats.
Network Analytics
Gain insights into network health and application performance for better troubleshooting.
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to features and predictable budgeting for your network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates, which Cisco DNA Essentials provides.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable network operations to manage patient data and critical medical devices, benefiting from enhanced visibility and control.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely on consistent network performance for point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management, where automation and simplified management are key.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure, compliant, and efficient network operations to support their business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, security, and assurance features for Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. The MPN C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y indicates it is for 24-port models.
What is the benefit of a 7-year term license?
A 7-year term license offers predictable costs, ensures continuous access to software features and updates for an extended period, and simplifies long-term IT planning and budgeting for your network infrastructure.
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.