Cisco DNA Essentials 48-Port License - 3 Year Term
Enhance your Cisco network with DNA Essentials, unlocking advanced features and management capabilities for a 3-year term.
- Feature Access: Unlock essential network automation, security, and assurance capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security policies for regulatory adherence.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network management tasks and reduce manual intervention.
- Continued Operation: Ensure uninterrupted network performance and access to Cisco support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco DNA Essentials, designed to enhance the functionality of Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. It provides essential software features for network automation, security, and assurance, enabling better visibility and control over your network infrastructure.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to simplify network operations, improve security posture, and ensure their network devices are running with the latest features and support. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco hardware.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like provisioning and configuration.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular access controls and threat detection capabilities.
- Network Assurance: Gain insights into network health and performance for proactive troubleshooting.
- Centralized Management: Simplify policy deployment and network-wide visibility.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates and access to new features throughout the license term.
Empower your IT team with essential network intelligence and automation, making enterprise-grade network management accessible for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of network devices, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline the onboarding of new switches and ensure consistent policy application across the network.
wired networks, campus environments, branch offices, IT infrastructure management
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain granular visibility into network access. Protect sensitive business data by implementing role-based access controls and monitoring for potential threats.
business continuity, data protection, regulatory compliance, network segmentation
Improve Network Performance and Health
Streamline network troubleshooting by providing actionable insights into device and application performance. Proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact business operations.
network operations, performance monitoring, IT support, service level agreements
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network automation, security, and assurance features for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches.
48-Port Support
Provides licensing for switches with up to 48 ports, covering a significant portion of your network edge devices.
3-Year Term License
Ensures access to features and updates for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Network Automation
Reduces manual configuration tasks, saving IT staff time and minimizing human error.
Network Assurance
Offers insights into network health and performance, enabling proactive issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring the security and availability of patient data is critical, requiring reliable network infrastructure and strong access controls.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries benefit from streamlined network management to support distributed locations and ensure secure customer transactions and guest Wi-Fi services.
Legal & Professional Services
Protecting confidential client information and maintaining operational uptime are paramount, necessitating secure and reliable network operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential features for network automation, security, and assurance on Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. It simplifies network management and enhances visibility.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. Ensure your hardware model is compatible before purchasing.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses provide access to the latest features and software updates for the duration of the term, ensuring your network remains current and secure. It also offers a predictable operational expense.
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.