Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Software Subscription, 3-Year License
This 3-year Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series software subscription unlocks essential network management and security features for your 24-port 25G fiber switch.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of access to enhanced software capabilities and ongoing updates.
- Feature Access: Unlock advanced Layer 3 routing, security policies, and network analytics.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software versions to meet regulatory and security standards.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network infrastructure operates efficiently with supported software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco's Catalyst 9300 Series Essential (ESS) software, specifically designed for switches with 24 x 25G fiber ports. It provides access to a suite of advanced features and ongoing software updates, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and capable.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maximize the performance, security, and manageability of their core network switching infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Cisco Catalyst 9300 platform, enhancing its operational capacity.
- Enhanced Network Services: Enables advanced Layer 3 routing protocols and policy-based automation.
- Security Features: Unlocks integrated security capabilities for threat detection and mitigation.
- Performance Monitoring: Provides access to network analytics for better visibility and troubleshooting.
- Software Updates: Guarantees access to the latest software releases, patches, and bug fixes.
- Simplified Licensing: Offers a clear, subscription-based model for predictable budgeting.
This Cisco software subscription provides essential capabilities for businesses seeking to optimize their network performance and security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Routing Capabilities
Enable teams to implement sophisticated Layer 3 routing protocols for efficient traffic management and network segmentation. Streamline inter-VLAN routing and optimize data flow across your enterprise network.
core network infrastructure, multi-VLAN environments, high-performance switching, internal network segmentation
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of granular security policies and access controls to protect sensitive business data. Protect against emerging threats with integrated security features and regular software updates.
security-conscious operations, compliance-driven environments, threat mitigation strategies, access control management
Improve Network Visibility and Performance
Streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting with advanced analytics and performance metrics. Gain deeper insights into traffic patterns to proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks.
performance-sensitive applications, proactive network management, IT operational efficiency, data-driven decision making
Key Features
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series ESS Software
Provides essential network features and ongoing software updates for core switching infrastructure.
24 x 25G Fiber Port Support
Optimized for high-speed connectivity required by demanding business applications and data centers.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to software features and support for three years.
Advanced Layer 3 Features
Enables sophisticated routing capabilities for efficient network traffic management and segmentation.
Integrated Security Capabilities
Enhances network defense with built-in security features to protect business assets.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-performance, secure, and reliable network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous operations, making advanced Cisco switching features critical for compliance and transaction integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on robust and secure networks for patient data management and critical medical systems, necessitating advanced features for network segmentation, security, and reliable connectivity to meet HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand high-availability and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from advanced routing and security features to manage complex production environments and data flows.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure networks to support research, learning, and administrative functions, benefiting from advanced features for traffic management and policy enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ESS software subscription?
An ESS software subscription provides access to essential features and ongoing software updates for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It operates on a subscription model, ensuring your network has current capabilities and support for a defined term.
What does the 3-year license term mean?
The 3-year license term means you have the right to use the licensed software features and receive updates for a continuous period of three years from the activation date. This provides predictable costs and ensures your network remains supported.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software subscription license and does not include hardware support or warranty. Hardware support is typically purchased separately through Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar service contracts.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.