Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Software Subscription, 7-Year License
This 7-year software subscription license for Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis unlocks advanced network features and ensures ongoing support for your business operations.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced security, performance optimization, and management capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9400 network.
- Continuous Operation: Maintain network uptime and reliability with guaranteed access to software updates, patches, and critical bug fixes.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure your network adheres to industry regulations and security standards through up-to-date software and support.
- Predictable Budgeting: Benefit from a fixed 7-year term, simplifying IT budget planning and avoiding unexpected licensing costs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 7-year software subscription license for Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular chassis. It provides entitlement to the Cisco DNA Essentials (ESS) software suite, unlocking essential network management, security, and operational features necessary for modern business networks.
Designed for businesses with on-premises network infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining the performance, security, and compliance of their organization's network backbone. It integrates directly with the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series platform, ensuring a cohesive and managed network environment.
- Cisco DNA Essentials Software: Access to core network automation, policy, and assurance features.
- 7-Year Subscription Term: Long-term entitlement for predictable budgeting and continuous access.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switching platform.
- Software Updates & Patches: Ensures the network runs on the latest, most secure software versions.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network performance and user experience.
This 7-year Cisco software subscription provides essential capabilities and long-term support, making it a strategic choice for mid-market organizations managing their own network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across the Cisco Catalyst 9400 platform. Streamline network operations and reduce manual intervention for faster service delivery.
On-premises network infrastructure, wired and wireless environments, multi-site deployments, centralized network management
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of security policies and gain enhanced visibility into network traffic patterns on the Catalyst 9400 Series. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with security best practices.
Segmented network architectures, BYOD environments, compliance-driven organizations, remote access security
Improve Network Performance and Assurance
Streamline network troubleshooting and gain proactive insights into network health and user experience with Cisco DNA Assurance. Minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance for critical business applications.
Performance-sensitive applications, high-availability network designs, user experience monitoring, proactive issue resolution
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software Suite
Access to foundational network automation, policy, and assurance capabilities for efficient network management.
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term entitlement and predictable budgeting for your network software investment.
Platform Specific for Catalyst 9400 Series
Ensures optimized functionality and integration with your existing Cisco modular switching hardware.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Keeps your network secure and performing optimally with access to the latest software releases.
Network Assurance Capabilities
Offers enhanced visibility into network health and user experience, enabling proactive issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous transaction processing, making advanced software features and long-term support critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure, up-to-date network systems to protect patient data and ensure uninterrupted access to critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where software updates and predictable performance are essential for maintaining production uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many users and devices, requiring robust security, efficient management, and scalable solutions to support academic and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency for businesses.
What does a 7-year license term mean for my business?
A 7-year license term means you are entitled to use the Cisco DNA Essentials software and receive updates and support for your Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis for the duration of that period. This simplifies budgeting and ensures continuous access to necessary features.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software subscription license and does not directly include hardware support or warranty for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis itself. Hardware support is typically purchased separately.
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.