Cisco DNA EA Essentials for IE 9300 Series
Cisco DNA EA Essentials provides essential software capabilities for your Cisco IE 9300 Series industrial network devices, enabling enhanced visibility and control for a full year.
- Subscription Term: Annual access to core Cisco DNA features for your IE 9300 Series switches.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks critical network management, security, and automation capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network software is up to date and meets vendor requirements.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network operations through centralized management and insights.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco DNA Essentials software subscription license for the Cisco IE 9300 Series industrial Ethernet switches. It provides access to a foundational set of Cisco DNA Center features, enabling essential network management, security, and automation capabilities for your industrial network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain better visibility into their operational technology (OT) networks, enforce security policies, and simplify device management. It is designed for businesses that need to manage and secure their industrial network environments effectively without the complexity of enterprise-level solutions.
- Cisco DNA Essentials: Core software features for network management and automation.
- IE 9300 Series Support: Specifically licensed for Cisco's industrial 9300 Series switches.
- Subscription Model: Annual billing provides predictable costs and continuous access to features.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device status.
- Security Posture: Helps enforce security policies and detect threats within the industrial network.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is ideal for SMB and mid-market companies seeking to modernize their industrial network management and security with essential, cost-effective software capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks and orchestrate complex configurations across multiple IE 9300 Series switches. Streamline device provisioning and policy deployment to reduce manual effort and potential errors.
organizations with distributed industrial sites, businesses managing remote network infrastructure, teams requiring standardized network deployments, companies focused on operational efficiency
Enhance Network Visibility and Monitoring
Streamline the process of gaining deep insights into network performance and device health for industrial environments. Automate the collection of telemetry data to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact operations.
businesses with critical uptime requirements, companies operating in harsh environments, IT departments needing real-time network status, organizations managing legacy and modern equipment
Improve Security Posture and Compliance
Enable teams to enforce granular security policies and monitor for unauthorized access or threats within the industrial network. Ensure compliance with industry regulations by maintaining up-to-date software and security configurations.
companies handling sensitive operational data, organizations subject to regulatory audits, businesses implementing zero-trust principles, environments with mixed IT and OT security needs
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Essentials Features
Gain access to core network management, automation, and security capabilities for your industrial switches.
Subscription-based licensing
Provides predictable annual costs and ensures continuous access to software features and updates.
Support for IE 9300 Series
Specifically tailored to enhance the functionality of your Cisco IE 9300 Series industrial network devices.
Network Visibility Tools
Offers enhanced insights into network performance, traffic patterns, and device status.
Security Policy Enforcement
Helps maintain a strong security posture by enabling consistent policy application across the network.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks require robust management and security for operational technology (OT) environments, making Cisco's industrial switching and DNA Essentials features critical for uptime and data integrity.
Energy & Utilities
This sector relies on secure and reliable network infrastructure for critical operations, where Cisco IE 9300 Series switches and DNA Essentials can provide necessary visibility and control.
Transportation & Logistics
Managing distributed network assets in warehouses, ports, and transportation hubs benefits from the automation and centralized management capabilities offered by Cisco DNA Essentials.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Ensuring network reliability and security for patient data and operational systems in healthcare facilities is paramount, and industrial-grade networking solutions with enhanced management are essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA EA Essentials?
Cisco DNA EA Essentials is a software subscription license that provides a foundational set of features for managing, automating, and securing your Cisco IE 9300 Series industrial network devices through the Cisco DNA Center platform.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco IE 9300 Series of industrial Ethernet switches.
What is the term of this subscription?
This is an annual subscription, providing access to the licensed features for one year. It is designed for renewal to maintain continuous access and support.
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.