Cisco Catalyst 9300 DNA Essentials Software License with Support, 48-Port, 5-Year Term
Enhance your network's capabilities and ensure continuous operation with Cisco DNA Essentials software and 5-year support for your 48-port Catalyst 9300 switches.
- Access to: Advanced network automation, security, and analytics features to optimize your IT infrastructure.
- Coverage for: Essential software updates and technical support for a 5-year term, ensuring your network remains current and secure.
- Protection against: Network performance degradation and security vulnerabilities with proactive threat detection and policy enforcement.
- Entitlement to: Enhanced visibility and control over your network devices, simplifying management and troubleshooting for your IT team.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials license provides a 5-year subscription for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, unlocking essential software features and including ongoing support.
Designed for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure, this license empowers IT Managers and Professionals to automate operations, improve security posture, and gain deeper network insights without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across your network.
- Improved Security: Implement granular access controls, threat detection, and policy enforcement to protect your business data.
- Network Analytics: Gain visibility into network performance, user behavior, and application usage for better decision-making.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management and monitoring through a unified platform.
- Compliance and Support: Ensure your network meets regulatory requirements and benefits from continuous software updates and expert technical assistance.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations looking to gain enterprise-level network control and security with predictable subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and configuration updates, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline the deployment of network-wide policies and security configurations for consistent operation.
organizations with distributed network infrastructure, businesses managing multiple network device types, teams requiring standardized configurations, companies focused on operational efficiency
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain visibility into potential threats across the network. Streamline compliance reporting and ensure adherence to industry regulations through consistent policy application.
businesses handling sensitive data, organizations with regulatory requirements, companies implementing zero-trust security models, environments requiring granular access control
Improve Network Visibility and Performance Analytics
Enable teams to monitor network health, application performance, and user experience in real-time. Streamline troubleshooting by quickly identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and network issues.
companies reliant on network uptime, organizations experiencing performance issues, businesses seeking to optimize application delivery, IT departments managing growing user bases
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your Catalyst 9300 switches.
48-Port Support
Provides licensing and support for switches with up to 48 ports, suitable for core network distribution or access layers.
5-Year Term
Ensures continuous access to software features and vendor support for a predictable, long-term period.
Software Updates
Guarantees access to the latest software releases, including security patches and feature enhancements.
Technical Support
Provides access to Cisco's expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, often requiring advanced security for payment processing.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user populations and require scalable, secure networks to support academic and administrative functions, often with budget constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (9300-DNAX-E-48-5R) is for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. The '9300' in the MPN indicates the switch series.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license with a 5-year term. Billing is typically annual or upfront for the entire term, depending on the purchase agreement.
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.