Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Software Subscription for 48-Port 1G Fiber, 5-Year License
This 5-year Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series software subscription unlocks advanced network features and ensures continuous operation for your 48-port 1G fiber switches.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures your network hardware remains functional and supported throughout the 5-year term.
- Software Updates & Patches: Receive critical security patches and feature enhancements to maintain optimal performance and security.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements through up-to-date software and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Essential Software Subscription provides a 5-year license for advanced network functionalities on your 48-port 1G fiber switches. It enables critical features for network management, security, and performance optimization, ensuring your infrastructure operates efficiently and securely.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates directly with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series hardware. It is designed for businesses that rely on their network for daily operations and require consistent performance, security, and access to the latest software capabilities without the overhead of managing complex licensing renewals.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks essential software features for enhanced network control and visibility.
- Subscription Term: Provides a fixed 5-year license term for predictable budgeting and continuous access.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port 1G fiber switch models.
- Security Enhancements: Access to security updates and patches to protect against emerging threats.
- Ongoing Support: Entitles users to ongoing software support and access to Cisco's technical resources.
This Cisco software subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and continuous access to essential network features.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced security protocols and threat detection capabilities on their network edge. Streamline the implementation of security policies to protect sensitive business data from evolving cyber threats.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-site operations, business-critical data environments, managed network services
Streamline Network Management and Automation
Streamline network operations by automating routine tasks and simplifying device configuration. Automate software updates and policy enforcement across your switch deployment for improved efficiency.
growing IT departments, distributed workforces, standardized network deployments, infrastructure modernization
Ensure Continuous Network Performance and Uptime
Automate the delivery of software patches and feature enhancements to maintain optimal network performance. Ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime by having access to the latest stable software releases.
business-critical application support, high-availability network requirements, operational continuity planning, service delivery platforms
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software features and support for an extended period, reducing renewal complexities.
Essential Software Features
Unlocks advanced capabilities for network security, automation, and analytics, enhancing the overall functionality and intelligence of your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
Software Updates and Patches
Guarantees access to the latest software releases, security patches, and bug fixes, maintaining optimal performance and protecting against emerging threats.
Cisco Support Entitlement
Provides access to Cisco's technical support resources, ensuring that your IT team can resolve issues efficiently and maintain network stability.
Compatibility with C9300 48P 1G Fiber
Specifically tailored for your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port 1G fiber switches, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust network security and high availability to protect sensitive financial data and ensure uninterrupted trading operations, aligning with the security and performance benefits of the subscription.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable network infrastructure to manage patient data and critical medical systems, making software updates and continuous support essential for compliance and operational integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and automation systems, where consistent software performance and timely updates are crucial to prevent production disruptions.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks requiring strong security and efficient management tools to support students and staff, benefiting from the advanced features and simplified operations enabled by the subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Essential Software Subscription?
It is a 5-year license that provides access to advanced software features, ongoing updates, and support for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 48-port 1G fiber switches. This subscription ensures your network hardware remains current and fully supported.
What kind of features does this subscription unlock?
The Essential Software (ESS) tier typically unlocks features related to enhanced security, network automation, advanced analytics, and improved operational visibility for your Cisco switches.
What happens when the 5-year subscription ends?
Upon expiration, you will need to renew the subscription to continue accessing the advanced software features and receive ongoing updates and support. Failure to renew may result in loss of access to these capabilities.
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.