Cisco DNA Essentials C2960XR 24P OPS
Cisco DNA Essentials provides essential network automation and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switches, simplifying management and enhancing operational efficiency.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to core DNA features.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures predictable IT budgeting.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for Cisco Catalyst 2960XR 24-port switches.
- Key Value: Enables essential network visibility, policy enforcement, and threat defense.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription license that unlocks foundational capabilities for network automation, assurance, and security on Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switches. It provides essential tools for managing network access, enforcing policies, and gaining visibility into network health and performance.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to streamline network operations and maintain a secure, compliant network environment. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure to provide enhanced control and insights without requiring extensive hardware upgrades.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks for faster deployment and configuration.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network access policies consistently across the network.
- Network Assurance: Gain visibility into network health, performance, and user experience.
- Security Features: Enhance security posture with essential threat detection and mitigation capabilities.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management and monitoring for improved operational efficiency.
This Cisco DNA Essentials subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network management and security posture.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Configuration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration tasks, reducing deployment times and minimizing human error. Streamline the provisioning of new network services and devices across the organization.
on-premises networks, wired infrastructure, multi-site deployments, managed IT environments
Enhance Network Visibility and Assurance
Streamline the monitoring of network health and performance to proactively identify and resolve issues. Automate the collection of network telemetry data to gain insights into user experience and application performance.
business-critical operations, performance-sensitive applications, distributed workforces, IT operations centers
Implement Consistent Policy Enforcement
Enable teams to define and enforce network access policies consistently across all connected devices. Automate the segmentation of the network to isolate sensitive data and improve security posture.
compliance-driven environments, BYOD policies, secure access controls, network segmentation strategies
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software Subscription
Provides access to essential network automation, assurance, and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switches.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers predictable costs and ensures continuous access to the latest software features and security updates.
Network Automation Capabilities
Reduces manual effort in network configuration and deployment, leading to faster service delivery and fewer errors.
Network Assurance Features
Improves network uptime and user experience by providing deep visibility into network health and performance.
Policy Enforcement Tools
Enables consistent application of security and access policies across the network, enhancing security and compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials supports through policy enforcement and network visibility features, helping meet regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data, making the assurance and security features of DNA Essentials critical for compliance with HIPAA.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses often manage distributed networks and require efficient management and security for point-of-sale systems and guest Wi-Fi, areas where DNA Essentials provides significant value.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to ensure operational uptime and security for critical control systems, which DNA Essentials can help provide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network automation, assurance, and security capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches and select older platforms like the 2960XR. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, C2960XR-DE-24-OPS, is designed for Cisco Catalyst 2960XR 24-port switches. It unlocks software features for that hardware platform.
What is the billing model for Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is sold as a subscription, typically billed annually. This model provides predictable budgeting and ensures you always have access to the latest software 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.