Cisco DNA Essentials C9200 24P SMS-1
Cisco DNA Essentials provides essential network automation and security features for your C9200 switches, ensuring optimal performance and compliance for your business.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to core Cisco DNA features for your network infrastructure.
- Feature Access: Unlocks essential capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and security.
- Platform Support: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches.
- Compliance & Operation: Maintains network integrity and supports regulatory requirements through updated software and features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Essentials is a subscription-based software license that unlocks foundational capabilities for network automation, policy, and security on Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. This license provides essential features for managing and securing your network infrastructure, ensuring it operates efficiently and remains compliant with industry standards.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to simplify network operations, enhance security posture, and maintain compliance without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco network environment, providing a unified platform for management.
- Network Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks and reduce manual configuration errors.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and apply network policies consistently across your infrastructure.
- Security Enhancements: Improve threat detection and response with integrated security features.
- Visibility and Analytics: Gain insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Subscription Model: Flexible, predictable billing ensures access to the latest features and support.
Cisco DNA Essentials offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective way to modernize their network management, enhancing security and operational efficiency.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Simplification
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and management tasks, reducing the risk of human error and freeing up IT staff for strategic initiatives. Streamline the deployment and ongoing management of network policies across the organization.
businesses with growing networks, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, IT departments managing multiple locations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain better visibility into network traffic to detect and respond to threats more effectively. Protect sensitive business data by ensuring consistent security controls are applied across all network access points.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations with remote or hybrid workforces, businesses requiring granular access control
Ensure Network Compliance and Audit Readiness
Maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal IT policies through automated configuration checks and reporting. Provide auditable logs and consistent policy enforcement to meet regulatory requirements.
businesses in regulated industries, organizations undergoing IT audits, companies needing to demonstrate security controls
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides essential network automation, policy, and security features for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, predictable billing and access to the latest software updates and features.
Network Automation
Reduces manual effort and configuration errors, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic tasks.
Policy Enforcement
Ensures consistent application of network policies across the infrastructure for better control and security.
Security Features
Enhances the network's security posture through integrated threat detection and response capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, demanding secure and reliable network infrastructure to protect patient information and ensure operational continuity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need to manage network access for guests and staff, secure payment processing, and ensure reliable operations across multiple locations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures and compliance with data privacy regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a subscription license that provides foundational software features for network automation, policy, and security management on Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. It is designed to simplify network operations for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. The MPN C9200-DE-24-SMS1 indicates it is for a 24-port model.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually) for the duration of the subscription term.
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.