Cisco DNA Center Essentials Term License for Catalyst 2960X/XR 24 Port
This Cisco DNA Center Essentials term license provides essential network management capabilities for your Catalyst 2960X/XR switches over a 2-year term.
- Access to Essential Network Management: Unlock core features for visibility and control over your Cisco network devices.
- Compliance and Feature Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security features, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Predictable Subscription Billing: Manage IT expenses with a clear, recurring subscription model for the 2-year term.
- Optimized Network Operations: Enhance network performance and reduce manual configuration tasks for IT staff.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA Center Essentials Term License is a subscription-based software license designed to provide foundational network management capabilities for specific Cisco Catalyst switches. It unlocks essential features for network visibility, policy enforcement, and basic automation, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and securely.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to manage their Cisco switch infrastructure effectively without the complexity or cost of enterprise-grade solutions. It integrates with your existing Cisco hardware, providing a centralized platform for monitoring and control.
- Core Network Visibility: Gain insights into network traffic and device status.
- Basic Policy Enforcement: Implement fundamental security and access policies.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from a 2-year term with predictable billing.
- Device Support: Specifically licensed for Cisco Catalyst 2960X/XR 24-port switches.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network control and reduce operational overhead.
For businesses seeking essential network management without enterprise overhead, this Cisco DNA Center Essentials license offers a cost-effective, subscription-based solution.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Visibility
Enable teams to gain essential insights into network device status and traffic patterns. Streamline troubleshooting by having a centralized view of connected switches.
On-premises network infrastructure, Wired Ethernet environments, SMB IT departments, Mid-market network operations
Automate Basic Policy Deployment
Automate the deployment of fundamental network access and security policies across your switch infrastructure. Streamline configuration management and reduce manual errors.
Standardized network deployments, Multi-switch environments, IT teams focused on efficiency, Business continuity planning
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Ensure your network devices are running supported software versions, meeting compliance requirements. Maintain entitlement to essential software updates and security patches throughout the license term.
Regulated business environments, IT asset management, Risk mitigation strategies, Long-term IT planning
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Essentials Software
Provides core network management features for visibility and basic policy control.
2-Year Term Subscription
Offers predictable costs and ensures access to features for a defined period.
Support for Catalyst 2960X/XR 24 Port
Specifically licensed for your existing Cisco switch hardware, ensuring compatibility.
Subscription Billing Model
Allows for easier budgeting and financial planning with recurring payments.
Essential Network Features
Unlocks critical capabilities needed for day-to-day network operations and security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, making essential management features crucial for maintaining regulatory standards and protecting sensitive data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must ensure network uptime and data privacy, benefiting from centralized visibility and control to manage critical patient care systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely on stable networks for point-of-sale systems and customer services, where simplified management and reliable performance are key to daily operations.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks for students and staff, requiring efficient tools to maintain connectivity and security across campus environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Center Essentials?
Cisco DNA Center Essentials is a software license that provides foundational network management capabilities for specific Cisco Catalyst switches. It focuses on core visibility, basic policy enforcement, and automation.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C2960X3-DNAC1E-2R, is for Cisco Catalyst 2960X/XR 24-port switches.
What is the term of this license?
This is a term license with a duration of 2 years, billed on a subscription basis.
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.