Cisco C9300 DNA Cloud Essential License
This Cisco DNA Cloud Essential license provides 3 years of access to advanced network management features for your C9300 24-port switches, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- License Term: 3-year subscription providing continuous access to essential network automation and security features.
- Feature Access: Unlocks Cisco DNA Center capabilities for simplified network provisioning, policy enforcement, and assurance.
- Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure adheres to current software versions and security best practices.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network management tasks, reducing manual effort and potential for human error.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300 DNA Cloud Essential license is a 3-year subscription that unlocks critical software features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It provides essential capabilities for network automation, policy management, and assurance, enabling a more intelligent and secure network infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage their network efficiently without the complexity of enterprise-level overhead. It integrates with Cisco's cloud-based management platform, offering visibility and control over network operations from a centralized console.
- Network Automation: Automate device configuration, software image management, and policy deployment across your network.
- Security Enhancements: Gain access to security features that help detect and mitigate threats, ensuring a more secure environment.
- Performance Assurance: Monitor network health and performance in real-time, enabling proactive issue resolution.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management through Cisco DNA Center, reducing operational complexity.
- Subscription Model: Benefit from a predictable subscription billing model for easier budgeting and continuous access to updates.
This Cisco DNA Cloud Essential license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network management with essential automation and security features.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of network devices, significantly reducing manual effort and the risk of errors. Streamline the onboarding of new switches and ensure consistent policy application across the network.
wired network deployment, multi-site operations, centralized IT management, infrastructure modernization
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation and enforcement of security policies across the network infrastructure. Automate threat detection and response capabilities to protect business-critical data and operations.
compliance-driven environments, distributed workforce, sensitive data handling, proactive security management
Improve Network Visibility and Assurance
Automate the monitoring of network health and performance, providing real-time insights into device status and user experience. Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact business operations.
performance-sensitive applications, IT operations monitoring, service level agreement adherence, proactive troubleshooting
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management and gain comprehensive visibility through a single cloud-based platform.
Automation and Orchestration
Reduce operational overhead and configuration errors by automating repetitive network tasks.
Policy-Based Management
Enforce consistent security and access policies across your network infrastructure with ease.
Network Assurance
Proactively monitor network health and performance to ensure optimal user experience and uptime.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to essential features and updates for an extended period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high availability, and strict compliance with financial regulations, all of which are supported by advanced network management and assurance features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems, demanding strong compliance and visibility.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries benefit from streamlined network deployments and management across multiple locations, supporting point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management with enhanced security.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many users and devices, requiring efficient automation, security segmentation, and reliable performance for academic and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Cloud Essential?
Cisco DNA Cloud Essential is a subscription license that unlocks key software features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It focuses on providing essential capabilities for network automation, security, and assurance through a cloud-based management platform.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (C9300-DCL-E-24S-3Y) is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port switches.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses offer predictable operational expenses, continuous access to software updates and new features, and often include support, simplifying budgeting and ensuring your network remains current and secure.
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.