Cisco DCN Essentials Term N9800 Modular 8 Slot, 3 Year Subscription
This 3-year Cisco DCN Essentials term subscription unlocks advanced capabilities for your Cisco N9800 modular 8-slot platform, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco N9800 modular platform with essential software features and ongoing updates.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and adhere to industry standards with up-to-date software and security protocols.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network performance and access to critical services through a defined subscription term.
- Predictable Budgeting: Benefit from a clear subscription model with 3-year billing, simplifying IT budget management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year term subscription license for Cisco's Data Center Networking (DCN) Essentials software, specifically designed for the N9800 modular 8-slot platform. It provides access to essential software features, ongoing support, and updates necessary for the operation and management of your data center network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to ensure their Cisco N9800 platform is fully functional, compliant, and supported. It integrates into their existing data center stack, providing the foundational software required for network services, security, and performance management.
- Essential Software Features: Enables core networking functionalities required for modern data center operations.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco N9800 modular 8-slot chassis, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance.
- Subscription Term: A 3-year license provides a defined period of access and support, aligning with IT lifecycle planning.
- Ongoing Updates: Access to software updates and patches for security and feature enhancements.
- Vendor Support: Entitlement to Cisco's technical support for the duration of the subscription term.
This Cisco DCN Essentials subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, supported software for their N9800 modular data center platform.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Data Center Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced networking features required for modern data center applications and services. Streamline network operations with integrated software capabilities designed for high performance.
data center operations, network virtualization, high-performance computing, application delivery
Ensure Network Compliance and Security
Automate compliance checks and maintain up-to-date security protocols across the data center network. Protect sensitive business data by ensuring your infrastructure adheres to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
regulatory compliance, data security, network segmentation, threat mitigation
Maintain Operational Stability
Streamline the management of network hardware by ensuring access to essential software and vendor support. Protect against unexpected downtime by having a defined support contract for critical infrastructure components.
business continuity, IT infrastructure management, network uptime, risk mitigation
Key Features
Cisco N9800 Modular 8-Slot Platform Support
Ensures the software is optimized for and compatible with your specific Cisco hardware investment.
DCN Essentials Software Feature Set
Unlocks core networking capabilities necessary for efficient data center operations and service delivery.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and guaranteed access to software and support for a defined period, simplifying IT planning.
Access to Software Updates
Keeps your network infrastructure secure and functional with the latest patches and feature enhancements from Cisco.
Cisco Technical Support Entitlement
Grants access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and operational guidance throughout the subscription term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure data center networks to support critical trading, transaction processing, and customer data management, often subject to strict regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on robust, secure, and compliant network infrastructure to manage patient data (HIPAA), support medical devices, and ensure uninterrupted clinical operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial organizations utilize data center networks for operational technology (OT) integration, supply chain management, and real-time data analytics, demanding high reliability and performance.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions require scalable and performant data center networks to support large-scale data analysis, online learning platforms, and research computing environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DCN Essentials?
Cisco DCN Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential features and support for Cisco's data center networking platforms, like the N9800 series. It ensures your network has the necessary software capabilities and vendor backing to operate effectively.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C1E1TN9800M8-3Y, is designed for the Cisco N9800 modular platform with an 8-slot chassis.
What happens at the end of the 3-year term?
At the end of the 3-year term, you will need to renew the subscription to continue receiving software updates, support, and access to the essential features. Zent Networks can assist with the renewal process.
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.