
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Essentials Term License with DNA and ISE
This 7-year Cisco Catalyst 9300 Essentials term license provides essential network capabilities, including DNA and ISE, to enhance your business operations.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities with Cisco DNA.
- Extended Security Coverage: Benefit from 7 years of Cisco ISE Base licensing for robust network access control and policy enforcement.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain compliance and ensure uninterrupted network operation with continuous software updates and support.
- Predictable IT Budgeting: A 7-year subscription model offers predictable costs for essential network software and services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 Essentials term license subscription provides essential software features and support for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches over a 7-year term. It includes Cisco DNA Essentials for network automation and assurance, and Cisco ISE Base for identity services and access control.
Designed for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure, this licensing solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco switch deployment, offering a streamlined approach to network management and security.
- Cisco DNA Essentials: Enables network automation, programmability, and assurance for improved operational efficiency.
- Cisco ISE Base: Provides foundational identity services for secure network access and policy enforcement.
- 7-Year Term: Offers long-term access to software features and support, simplifying budget planning.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port switches.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for software and essential services.
This 7-year Cisco Essentials term license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable network software and security without enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Assurance
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks. Streamline network operations and gain deep visibility into network health and performance.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, teams managing distributed network locations
Enhance Network Access Security
Streamline the implementation of granular access control policies based on user identity and device posture. Automate the enforcement of security policies across wired and wireless networks.
organizations with strict security requirements, businesses managing BYOD policies, teams needing to segment network access
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software versions and support contracts for critical network hardware. Protect against security vulnerabilities and ensure uninterrupted network service.
companies prioritizing operational uptime, businesses undergoing security audits, IT departments managing lifecycle of network assets
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials
Automates network tasks and provides insights for improved operational efficiency and faster issue resolution.
Cisco ISE Base
Enforces security policies and controls network access based on user and device identity, reducing unauthorized access.
7-Year Term License
Provides long-term access to features and support, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuous protection.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses for essential network software and services.
Platform Specific for C9300
Ensures optimized performance and compatibility with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
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.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high levels of network security and data privacy to comply with HIPAA regulations and ensure patient safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable network infrastructure to maintain client trust and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and security to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks and ensure production uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, assurance, and programmability on Cisco Catalyst switches. It helps simplify network operations and improve visibility.
What does Cisco ISE Base offer?
Cisco ISE Base provides essential identity services for network access control. It allows you to define and enforce policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture, enhancing network security.
Why choose a 7-year term license?
A 7-year term license offers long-term predictability for your IT budget, ensures continuous access to software updates and support, and protects against price increases over the subscription period.
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.