Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48 Port Advantage License 5-Year Term
This 5-year Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advantage license subscription provides essential software capabilities and support for your core network infrastructure.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced security, automation, and network visibility tools for your Cisco C9300 switches.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security patches, crucial for regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.
- Predictable Budgeting: A 5-year subscription model offers clear cost forecasting for your essential network software.
- Continued Operation: Ensures ongoing access to software updates and technical support, minimizing unplanned downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 Advantage Term License provides a 5-year subscription to essential software features and support for your 48-port C9300 series switches. It unlocks advanced network management, security, and operational capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and performant.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network for daily operations, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to optimize their Cisco switching environment. It integrates directly with your existing C9300 hardware, providing a foundation for enhanced network control and reliability.
- Software Subscription: A 5-year term license for Cisco DNA Advantage features.
- Platform Specific: Applies to Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port switches.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced network automation, security, and analytics.
- Support Included: Provides access to Cisco TAC and software updates for the license duration.
- Compliance Ready: Helps maintain a compliant and secure network posture.
This 5-year Advantage license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maximize their Cisco Catalyst 9300 investment with essential software and support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, reducing manual configuration errors and freeing up IT staff for strategic initiatives. Streamline network provisioning and policy enforcement across your Cisco C9300 switches.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, IT departments managing multiple switch deployments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of security policies and threat detection capabilities to protect your business data and operations. Streamline compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations subject to data privacy regulations, businesses with a distributed workforce
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the monitoring of network performance and user experience with advanced analytics tools. Enable teams to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact operations.
businesses reliant on application performance, organizations with a large user base, IT teams focused on proactive issue resolution
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Software
Unlocks advanced features for automation, security, and analytics on your C9300 switches.
5-Year Term License
Provides long-term access to software and predictable budgeting for your network infrastructure.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of your existing 48-port C9300 switches.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Ensures your network runs on the latest, most secure, and stable software versions.
Access to Cisco TAC
Provides entitlement to expert technical support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Advantage features help to address through enhanced network visibility and policy enforcement.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintaining secure and reliable network operations is critical for patient data privacy and operational continuity, supported by the advanced features of this license.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and reliability to ensure smooth production processes and minimize operational disruptions.
Legal & Professional Services
Protecting sensitive client information and ensuring high availability of network services are paramount, making advanced security and performance features essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network operations and enhance security posture.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port switches. The MPN C1A1TCAT93002-5Y indicates it is for the C9300 platform with a 48-port configuration.
What does a 5-year term mean for my business?
A 5-year term means you have continuous access to the licensed software features and support for five years from the activation date. This provides cost predictability and ensures your network remains up-to-date throughout the term.
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.