Cisco DNA Essentials C3560CX 12P SMS-1 Subscription
Cisco DNA Essentials provides essential network management and security features for your Cisco infrastructure, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- Feature Access: Unlock core network automation and security capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory adherence with essential security controls.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network functions reliably with ongoing software updates.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network operations through centralized policy enforcement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Essentials is a subscription-based software license that unlocks foundational network automation, security, and assurance capabilities for specific Cisco Catalyst switches. It provides essential features designed to simplify network management, enhance security posture, and ensure compliance within your business environment.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses who need to manage their on-premises network infrastructure efficiently. It integrates with Cisco's Digital Network Architecture to provide a more intelligent and automated network experience, supporting core business operations.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks for faster deployment and configuration.
- Security Essentials: Implement basic security policies and threat detection.
- Assurance Capabilities: Gain visibility into network health and performance.
- Software Updates: Access critical bug fixes and security patches.
- Licensing Compliance: Ensure your network software is properly licensed and supported.
Cisco DNA Essentials offers SMB and mid-market teams the foundational tools needed for a more secure, automated, and manageable network.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate device configuration and enforce network-wide policies consistently. Streamline the deployment and management of network services across multiple devices.
on-premises network, wired infrastructure, multi-device environments, IT managed networks
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the implementation of essential security controls to protect against common threats. Protect sensitive business data by ensuring devices adhere to security best practices.
business critical systems, internal network security, compliance sensitive data, IT managed networks
Improve Network Visibility and Assurance
Streamline the monitoring of network health and performance to proactively identify and resolve issues. Gain insights into device status to ensure optimal user experience.
performance sensitive applications, IT managed networks, multi-device environments, business critical systems
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks core network automation, security, and assurance features for supported Cisco switches.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses with ongoing access to software features and updates.
Cisco Catalyst 3560CX Platform Support
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of the Cisco 3560CX 12P switch.
Ongoing Software Updates
Ensures the network benefits from the latest security patches and feature enhancements.
Simplified Network Management
Reduces the complexity of managing network devices and enforcing policies.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, necessitating strong network security and data protection measures.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on stable and secure networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer data protection, often requiring PCI DSS compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a subscription license that provides foundational network automation, security, and assurance capabilities for specific Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network management for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
Based on the MPN C3560CX-DE-12-SMS1, this license applies to the Cisco Catalyst 3560CX 12P switch model.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year, providing continuous access to 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.