Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Software Subscription, 3 Year License
This 3-year Cisco Catalyst 9300 Essential software subscription provides continuous access to critical network features and ongoing support for your business infrastructure.
- Access to Essential Features: Unlock advanced networking capabilities and performance enhancements for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches.
- 3-Year License Term: Secure your network investment with a predictable, long-term software entitlement and avoid service interruptions.
- Subscription Billing: Manage IT expenses with a flexible subscription model that aligns costs with operational needs.
- Platform Compliance: Ensure your network hardware operates with the latest software versions, meeting potential regulatory and security standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300 ESS Software Subscription is a 3-year license designed to unlock essential features and maintain optimal performance for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This subscription ensures your network infrastructure benefits from ongoing software updates, security patches, and access to foundational network services required for reliable business operations.
This licensing is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations. It fits into environments where IT managers or professionals are responsible for maintaining network stability, security, and performance without the overhead of enterprise-level IT departments.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Access to essential software features that improve network performance and management.
- Continuous Updates: Receive regular software updates and security patches to protect against emerging threats.
- Subscription Model: Flexible billing that allows for predictable IT budgeting and expense management.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically licensed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port copper switches.
- Long-Term Assurance: A 3-year term provides stability and reduces the risk of service disruption due to expired licenses.
This Cisco software subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maintain a secure, efficient, and up-to-date network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced network services that enhance connectivity and performance. Streamline network operations with access to the latest software capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches.
wired network infrastructure, core network services, network performance optimization, business continuity planning
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring your network hardware runs on supported and updated software versions. Automate the process of staying current with vendor releases, reducing the risk of security gaps or operational issues.
IT asset management, regulatory adherence, security posture management, operational efficiency
Secure Network Operations
Enable teams to protect their network environment with timely security patches and updates provided through the subscription. Automate the delivery of critical security fixes to mitigate potential cyber threats.
cybersecurity strategy, network threat mitigation, IT risk management, business data protection
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and support, ensuring network stability and reducing the need for frequent renewals.
Essential Software Features
Unlocks critical networking capabilities required for efficient and secure network operation on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures the network benefits from the latest security enhancements and performance improvements released by Cisco.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers a predictable and manageable cost structure for essential network software, aligning expenses with operational needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous transaction processing, making up-to-date software essential for compliance and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure, compliant, and always-on networks to manage patient data and critical medical systems, necessitating up-to-date software for HIPAA compliance and uninterrupted service delivery.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and secure networks for production control and data management, where software updates are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and preventing downtime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and require robust, secure networks to ensure data privacy and operational continuity, making software currency a key concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ESS software subscription?
An ESS software subscription provides a 3-year license for essential software features and ongoing support for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It ensures your network has access to necessary updates and capabilities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9300-DNX-E-24-3Y, is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port copper switches.
Why is a software subscription important for my network?
Software subscriptions ensure your network hardware remains secure, compliant, and performs optimally by providing access to the latest updates and features from the vendor. This prevents security vulnerabilities and operational disruptions.
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.