Cisco DNA Essentials 24-Port License - 1 Year
Enhance your Cisco network's capabilities with a 1-year Cisco DNA Essentials license, unlocking essential management and security features for your business operations.
- Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into your network traffic and device performance.
- Security Enhancements: Implement foundational security policies to protect your business data.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network configuration and policy deployment across devices.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure your network adheres to essential security and operational standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco DNA Essentials, designed for 24-port Cisco Catalyst 9200L series switches. It unlocks a suite of essential software features that enhance network visibility, security, and management capabilities, providing a more intelligent and automated network infrastructure.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to efficiently manage their network devices, enforce security policies, and ensure network health without the complexity and cost of enterprise-grade solutions. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco hardware to provide advanced software functionalities.
- Network Assurance: Proactive monitoring and troubleshooting to maintain optimal network performance.
- Policy Management: Centralized control for deploying and enforcing network policies across your infrastructure.
- Security Features: Basic security controls including access control lists and threat detection capabilities.
- Device Visibility: Comprehensive inventory and health status of all connected network devices.
- Software Updates: Access to essential software updates and bug fixes for supported devices.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license provides essential network intelligence and control, making it the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to optimize their IT infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy Enforcement
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks and enforce consistent security and access policies across all connected devices. Streamline network configuration and reduce manual errors for improved operational efficiency.
wired networks, multi-device environments, centralized IT management, policy-driven operations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of essential security features and gain better visibility into network threats. Protect sensitive business data by ensuring devices comply with security standards and access controls.
data-sensitive operations, compliance-focused environments, proactive threat management, secure access control
Improve Network Visibility and Performance
Streamline network monitoring to identify and resolve performance issues before they impact users. Gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and device health for proactive maintenance.
performance-sensitive applications, user experience optimization, proactive network monitoring, operational uptime
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks foundational network automation, security, and assurance features for your Cisco switches.
24-Port Support
Designed to activate features on Cisco Catalyst 9200L switches with up to 24 ports.
1-Year Term License
Provides access to features for a defined period, allowing for budget predictability and flexibility.
Network Assurance
Enables proactive monitoring and troubleshooting to maintain optimal network performance and uptime.
Policy Management
Allows for centralized control and deployment of network policies, simplifying management and enhancing security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high levels of network security and availability to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure critical medical systems remain operational.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses rely on stable and secure networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, often requiring consistent uptime and data protection.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable network infrastructure to maintain client trust and meet data privacy standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network automation, security, and assurance capabilities for Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance visibility for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C9200L-DNA-E-24-1Y, is for 24-port Cisco Catalyst 9200L series switches.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 1-year term license, meaning the subscription provides access to the features for one year from the activation date.
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.