Cisco C9300 DNA Cloud Essential License, 48-Port, 7 Year
This 7-year Cisco DNA Cloud Essential license for 48-port switches provides advanced network automation and security capabilities, simplifying your IT operations.
- Network Automation: Enable teams to automate repetitive tasks, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to integrated security features that help protect your network infrastructure.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network visibility and control through a centralized cloud-based platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and features, supporting regulatory requirements and operational stability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300 DNA Cloud Essential license is a 7-year subscription designed for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It unlocks essential software features for network automation, security, and analytics, managed through a cloud-based platform.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to efficiently manage their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, providing a unified approach to network operations without requiring extensive on-premises management tools.
- Cloud-Managed Network: Centralize network management and monitoring from a single cloud interface.
- Automation Features: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement.
- Security Enhancements: Access baseline security features for threat detection and mitigation.
- Network Analytics: Gain insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Subscription Term: Provides a predictable 7-year licensing term with continuous access to software updates and support.
This Cisco DNA Cloud Essential license offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade network management capabilities with predictable costs and simplified operations.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy deployments across their network. Streamline network operations by reducing manual intervention and accelerating service delivery.
organizations with distributed network devices, businesses standardizing network configurations, teams managing multiple switch models, companies seeking to reduce operational errors
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of baseline security policies and gain visibility into potential threats across the network. Protect critical business data and operations with integrated security features managed centrally.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with remote or branch offices, companies requiring consistent security enforcement, environments with evolving threat landscapes
Simplify Network Visibility and Monitoring
Streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting through a unified cloud-based dashboard. Provide IT professionals with actionable insights into network performance and health to proactively address issues.
companies with limited dedicated network monitoring staff, businesses operating across multiple locations, IT departments needing a single pane of glass for network status, organizations focused on uptime
Key Features
Cisco DNA Cloud Essential Software
Unlocks essential network automation, security, and analytics features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
48-Port Switch Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the functionality of your 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches.
7-Year Term License
Provides long-term access to software features and updates, ensuring predictable costs and continuous operation.
Cloud-Based Management
Enables centralized network management and monitoring from anywhere, simplifying IT operations.
Automation Capabilities
Reduces manual effort and potential errors by automating routine network configuration and provisioning tasks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Cloud Essential supports through automated policy enforcement and enhanced visibility, crucial for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Reliable network performance and data security are paramount in healthcare. This license enables efficient management and security for critical infrastructure, supporting patient care and data privacy regulations.
Retail & Hospitality
Organizations in this sector often manage distributed networks across multiple locations. Cloud-based management simplifies operations and ensures consistent security and performance for customer-facing services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from automated network management and enhanced security to ensure operational uptime and protect sensitive production data and systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Cloud Essential?
Cisco DNA Cloud Essential is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, security, and visibility features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, managed through a cloud platform.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. Please verify compatibility with your specific hardware model.
What is the benefit of a 7-year term license?
A 7-year term license ensures continuous access to software features, updates, and support for an extended period, offering predictable budgeting and long-term operational stability.
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.