Cisco DNA Center 1 ESS Term License for Catalyst 3560CX
This 3-year Cisco DNA Center 1 ESS term license provides essential network management capabilities for your Catalyst 3560CX switches, ensuring operational continuity and feature access.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of access to Cisco DNA Center essential features, simplifying network operations.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 3560CX 8-port switches, ensuring compatibility.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based licensing offers predictable operational expenses for your IT budget.
- Value Proposition: Maintain compliance and unlock critical network management functionalities without upfront capital expenditure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Center 1 ESS term license provides essential software capabilities for managing your Cisco Catalyst 3560CX 8-port switches over a 3-year subscription period. It unlocks core network automation, assurance, and security features necessary for maintaining a healthy and compliant network environment.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses who need to efficiently manage their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, providing a centralized platform for monitoring, troubleshooting, and policy enforcement within their on-premises or hybrid network deployments.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like device provisioning and configuration changes.
- Network Assurance: Gain deep visibility into network health and performance with intelligent analytics.
- Security Features: Enhance network security posture through policy-based access controls and threat detection.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations with a single pane of glass for multiple devices.
- Subscription Term: Provides 3 years of continuous access to software updates and support.
This Cisco DNA Center license offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective way to enhance network control and visibility over a defined term.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of network devices, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline the onboarding of new switches and services with predefined templates and policies.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site deployments, managed IT infrastructure
Enhance Network Visibility and Assurance
Streamline network monitoring by providing a centralized dashboard for real-time performance metrics and health status. Automate the identification and resolution of network issues to minimize downtime and improve user experience.
business-critical operations, performance-sensitive applications, IT service management, proactive network monitoring
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Enable teams to enforce consistent security policies across the network infrastructure. Automate access control and segmentation to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
compliance-driven environments, data security initiatives, access control management, threat mitigation strategies
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Essentials Software
Provides core network automation, assurance, and security capabilities for managing Cisco switches.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to features and updates for a predictable period, simplifying budget management.
Catalyst 3560CX 8P Compatibility
Specifically licensed for the specified Cisco switch model, ensuring proper functionality and support.
Subscription Billing
Offers operational expenditure (OpEx) model, making advanced network management more accessible.
Centralized Network Management
Simplifies administration and troubleshooting by consolidating network control into a single platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Center's assurance and policy features help to enforce for network infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Reliable and secure network operations are critical for patient data management and operational continuity, supported by DNA Center's assurance capabilities.
Retail & Hospitality
Managing distributed networks across multiple locations is simplified through DNA Center's automation and centralized control features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Ensuring network uptime and security for operational technology (OT) environments is crucial, and DNA Center provides the necessary visibility and control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Center?
Cisco DNA Center is a network management and control platform that provides a centralized point of automation, assurance, and policy enforcement for Cisco networks.
What does 'ESS' stand for in the license?
ESS typically refers to the 'Essentials' edition of Cisco DNA Center, offering a core set of features for network management and automation.
What happens when the 3-year term expires?
Upon expiration of the 3-year term, you will need to renew the subscription to continue using the Cisco DNA Center software and its associated features and support.
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.