Cisco DNA Essentials C1000 24P SMS-K Platform License
Cisco DNA Essentials provides essential network automation and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 1000 series switches, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
- Feature Access: Unlock core network automation and visibility capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security policies.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network management tasks and reduce manual intervention.
- Continued Operation: Ensure ongoing support and access to critical software updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials subscription license is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 1000 series 24-port switches, providing essential software features for network management and security. It enables core automation, visibility, and policy enforcement capabilities, ensuring your network operates efficiently and remains compliant with industry standards.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain granular control over their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco environments, offering a foundational layer of intelligence and management for their wired network access.
- Network Automation: Automate routine configuration and deployment tasks.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device health.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network access policies consistently.
- Software Updates: Access to the latest software releases and security patches.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to features for the duration of the subscription period.
Cisco DNA Essentials offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective way to enhance their network capabilities without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Visibility
Enable teams to automate routine network configurations and gain deeper insights into network traffic and device health. Streamline the deployment and management of network policies across the organization.
wired network access, switch management, IT operations, network infrastructure
Enhance Network Security and Policy
Streamline the enforcement of consistent network access policies and security controls across all connected devices. Automate the application of security best practices to reduce vulnerabilities.
network security, access control, device onboarding, IT policy management
Ensure Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of staying current with the latest software versions and security patches for your Cisco switches. Ensure your network infrastructure remains compliant with vendor support requirements and security standards.
software lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, IT asset management, vendor support
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides core network automation, visibility, and policy features for enhanced network management.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible access to features for a defined term, aligning costs with usage and needs.
Catalyst 1000 Series Support
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of Cisco Catalyst 1000 24-port switches.
Automated Policy Enforcement
Ensures consistent application of network access and security policies across the network.
Network Visibility Tools
Delivers insights into network traffic and device health for better troubleshooting and planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs secure and reliable network operations to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous availability of critical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Benefits from streamlined network management to support multiple locations and ensure secure guest Wi-Fi and point-of-sale operations.
Education & Research
Requires scalable network solutions to manage a large number of users and devices, ensuring secure access and efficient resource allocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a subscription license that provides essential software features for network automation, visibility, and policy enforcement on Cisco Catalyst 1000 series switches.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (C1000-DE-24-SMSK) is for the Cisco Catalyst 1000 series 24-port switches.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis 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.