Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-Port Network Essentials Upgrade, 3-Year DNA Subscription
This 3-year Cisco software subscription upgrades your Catalyst 9300L network to unlock advanced features and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced network management, security, and automation capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software versions to meet regulatory and security standards.
- Extended Operational Lifespan: Ensure continued support and access to critical software updates for your network hardware.
- Predictable Cost Management: Benefit from a subscription model for clear budgeting and software lifecycle management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year subscription for Cisco DNA Essentials (DNA-E) and DNA Premier (DNA-P) software upgrades for the Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-port switch platform. It ensures your network infrastructure remains current with the latest features, security patches, and operational enhancements.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates with existing Cisco Catalyst 9300L hardware. It is ideal for businesses looking to modernize their network operations, improve security posture, and gain greater visibility and control over their IT environment without the overhead of enterprise-scale solutions.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Automated Workflows: Streamline network operations through programmability and automation features.
- Improved Security Posture: Benefit from integrated security features and timely threat intelligence updates.
- Simplified Licensing: Consolidate software entitlements into a manageable subscription.
- Future-Ready Network: Prepare your infrastructure for evolving business needs and digital transformation initiatives.
This Cisco software subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their network investment and operational efficiency.
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 the deployment and management of network policies across the infrastructure.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations standardizing IT operations, companies seeking efficiency gains
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies and threat detection capabilities across the network. Automate the application of security updates and patches to maintain a strong defense against emerging threats.
organizations managing sensitive data, businesses with compliance requirements, companies prioritizing network resilience
Improve Network Performance and Visibility
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and application performance. Streamline troubleshooting by providing detailed analytics and diagnostic tools for faster issue resolution.
businesses reliant on network uptime, organizations experiencing performance bottlenecks, companies needing better IT resource management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials
Provides foundational network automation, assurance, and security features for wired and wireless networks.
Cisco DNA Premier
Includes all DNA Essentials features plus advanced security, IoT services, and application visibility for comprehensive network control.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software updates and support for three years.
Catalyst 9300L Platform Support
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of the Cisco Catalyst 9300L series switches.
Software Upgrades and Patches
Ensures the network infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and performs optimally with the latest software releases.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance, which this subscription helps ensure through advanced features and up-to-date software.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and operational continuity, supported by the enhanced security and reliability provided by updated network software.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from the network automation and visibility features to optimize operations and ensure uptime for critical production systems.
Legal & Professional Services
These businesses handle sensitive client data and rely on secure, high-performance networks, which are maintained through continuous software updates and advanced security features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA?
Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) is a software-driven approach to networking that uses policy, automation, and assurance to simplify network operations and enhance security.
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Premier?
DNA Essentials offers core automation, assurance, and security features. DNA Premier builds upon Essentials by adding advanced security, IoT services, and application visibility for more comprehensive network management.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license upgrade applies to the Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-port switch platform.
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.