Cisco DNA Essentials 48-Port License for Catalyst 9200 Series
This 5-year Cisco DNA Essentials license for 48-port Catalyst 9200 switches enables advanced network automation, security, and analytics for your business operations.
- Access to: Advanced network automation and policy enforcement features for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Coverage for: Centralized management and visibility across your Cisco Catalyst 9200 network infrastructure.
- Protection against: Network misconfigurations and security vulnerabilities through automated policy deployment.
- Entitlement to: Continuous software updates and access to new features for the duration of the 5-year term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA Essentials license provides essential software capabilities for managing and securing your Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. This subscription-based license unlocks features for network automation, policy-based access, and enhanced visibility, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to simplify network operations, improve security posture, and ensure compliance without the overhead of enterprise-level complexity. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9200 infrastructure.
- Automated Network Management: Streamline device provisioning and configuration updates.
- Enhanced Security: Implement consistent security policies across your network.
- Centralized Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network performance and user activity.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance through standardized network configurations.
- Scalable Operations: Support network growth and changes with flexible licensing.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license offers a cost-effective way for SMB and mid-market organizations to modernize their network management and security.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and configuration updates. Streamline network operations and reduce the risk of manual errors across your infrastructure.
wired network deployments, multi-site organizations, IT teams with limited bandwidth, centralized network management
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate the deployment and enforcement of consistent security policies across all connected devices. Ensure your network adheres to internal security standards and external regulatory requirements.
security-conscious environments, regulated industries, businesses with remote workers, compliance-driven operations
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Streamline the process of monitoring network health and performance with centralized dashboards. Enable faster identification and resolution of network issues, minimizing downtime.
performance-sensitive applications, IT departments focused on uptime, proactive network monitoring, business continuity planning
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Provides a centralized platform for network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance, simplifying management.
Policy-based Automation
Enables consistent application of network policies across wired and wireless access, improving security and user experience.
Network Analytics
Offers insights into network performance, client health, and application usage to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Software Subscription Model
Delivers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and new features over the 5-year term.
Catalyst 9200 Series Support
Optimized for the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches, ensuring seamless integration and full feature utilization.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs secure and reliable network access for critical patient data and medical devices, often subject to HIPAA compliance.
Retail & Hospitality
Benefits from simplified network management across multiple locations to ensure consistent customer experiences and secure payment processing.
Education & Research
Requires scalable and manageable network infrastructure to support a large number of users and devices, while ensuring data privacy and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy, and assurance on Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. It helps simplify network operations and enhance security.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (C9200-DNA-E-48-5Y) is for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. Ensure your hardware model is compatible.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 5-year term license. The subscription provides access to the software features and updates for the duration of this period.
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.