Cisco Catalyst 9300 Essentials Term License
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 Essentials Term License provides 3 years of access to essential network automation and security features for your 24-port switches.
- Access to Cisco DNA Essentials: Unlock foundational network automation, policy, and assurance capabilities to simplify network management and improve visibility.
- ISE Base License Entitlement: Gain essential security segmentation and access control capabilities through Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Base.
- 3-Year Term Subscription: Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for a defined period.
- Compliance and Feature Enablement: Ensure your network infrastructure is compliant and equipped with the necessary software features for optimal performance and security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 Essentials Term License, ELA2-C1-C93001E-3Y, is a 3-year subscription that unlocks essential features for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 24-port switches. It includes Cisco DNA Essentials and 25 ISE Base licenses, providing foundational capabilities for network automation, visibility, and security.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network for daily operations, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to enhance their network's functionality without the overhead of enterprise-level complexity. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 hardware.
- Cisco DNA Essentials: Enables network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance for improved operational efficiency.
- ISE Base License: Provides foundational identity services for network access control and segmentation.
- 3-Year Subscription Term: Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to software features and updates.
- Catalyst 9300 Platform: Specifically licensed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches.
- Simplified Licensing: Streamlines the process of acquiring and managing essential network software capabilities.
This Cisco Essentials Term License is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing essential network automation and security features for their Catalyst 9300 switches.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Visibility
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks. Streamline network operations and gain deeper insights into network performance and health.
Organizations deploying new network infrastructure, Teams managing complex multi-vendor networks, Businesses seeking to reduce manual IT tasks
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of network access control policies and micro-segmentation. Automate the enforcement of security policies across wired and wireless endpoints.
Companies with strict data security requirements, Businesses implementing Zero Trust security models, Teams managing user access to sensitive data
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Automate the tracking and management of software licenses to avoid compliance issues and potential fines. Ensure continuous access to software updates, patches, and vendor support for critical network devices.
Organizations with regular IT audits, Businesses operating in regulated industries, Teams needing predictable IT support costs
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials
Unlock foundational network automation, policy, and assurance capabilities to simplify management and improve visibility.
Cisco ISE Base License
Gain essential security segmentation and access control capabilities for enhanced network protection.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to software features and updates for the duration of the term.
Catalyst 9300 Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches.
Subscription Billing
Offers a pay-as-you-go model for software access, aligning costs with usage and operational needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the availability and security of patient data, necessitating advanced network segmentation and access controls.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable network access to maintain client trust and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require highly reliable and secure networks to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring uptime and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy, and assurance. It helps simplify network management, improve visibility, and automate common tasks.
What does the ISE Base License cover?
The ISE Base License provides essential features for network access control and segmentation. It allows you to define and enforce security policies for users and devices connecting to your network.
Can this license be applied to other Cisco switch models?
This specific license (ELA2-C1-C93001E-3Y) is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches. Compatibility with other models may require different licensing.
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.