Cisco Catalyst 9300L DNA Essentials License with Support
This Cisco DNA Essentials license provides advanced network management and security features for your Catalyst 9300L switches, ensuring optimal performance and compliance for three years.
- Access to: Advanced network automation, security, and analytics features for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Coverage for: Software updates, bug fixes, and technical support from Cisco for the duration of the subscription.
- Protection against: Network vulnerabilities and performance degradation through continuous feature enhancements and security patches.
- Entitlement to: Cisco's ongoing development and innovation in network software, ensuring your infrastructure remains current.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300L DNA Essentials license with 3-year support unlocks a suite of essential software features for Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series switches. This subscription provides access to capabilities designed to simplify network operations, enhance security posture, and improve network visibility, all backed by Cisco's technical support.
This licensing is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who need to manage their network infrastructure efficiently. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9300L hardware, providing a unified platform for network control and management within their existing IT environment.
- Enhanced Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and streamline network provisioning.
- Improved Security: Implement baseline security policies and threat detection.
- Network Analytics: Gain insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Software Updates: Receive regular software updates and feature enhancements.
- Technical Support: Access to Cisco TAC for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with essential automation and security features.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate network configuration, provisioning, and policy deployment across multiple switches. Streamline network operations and reduce manual errors for faster service delivery.
businesses with growing network complexity, organizations standardizing network configurations, IT teams managing distributed sites
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Implement baseline security policies and gain visibility into network access and potential threats. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with security best practices.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations requiring network segmentation, businesses with remote or hybrid workforces
Improve Network Performance Visibility
Gain insights into network traffic patterns, application usage, and device performance. Identify bottlenecks and optimize network resources to ensure a positive user experience.
businesses reliant on application performance, organizations monitoring network health, IT departments seeking proactive issue resolution
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for Catalyst 9300L switches.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to features and support for an extended period.
Cisco Technical Support
Offers access to Cisco's expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution, ensuring network stability.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Keeps your network infrastructure up-to-date with the latest features and security patches.
Platform Licensing
Enables advanced software functionalities on compatible Cisco hardware platforms.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries benefit from network automation to manage multiple locations and enhanced security for point-of-sale systems and customer data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments require reliable network performance and security to support operational technology (OT) and ensure continuous production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, security, and analytics features for Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series switches. Please verify compatibility with your specific hardware model.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis for the duration of the term, in this case, 3 years.
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.