Cisco DNA Essentials for Catalyst 9400 Series
Cisco DNA Essentials for Catalyst 9400 Series provides essential network automation and security features for your business infrastructure.
- Access to: Core network automation and policy enforcement capabilities.
- Coverage for: Essential security features including Trustworthy Solutions and MACsec.
- Protection against: Network misconfigurations and unauthorized access through centralized policy.
- Entitlement to: Basic software features for network visibility and operational efficiency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that unlocks foundational capabilities for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switching platform. It provides essential features for network automation, policy enforcement, and security, enabling a more streamlined and secure network environment.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage their network infrastructure efficiently. It integrates with the Cisco DNA Center for centralized management, simplifying operations and improving network visibility within their existing IT stack.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and simplify network configuration.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network access policies consistently across the infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Implement foundational security measures to protect network resources.
- Centralized Management: Gain visibility and control through Cisco DNA Center.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduce manual effort and minimize human error in network operations.
This essential Cisco DNA license is ideal for businesses seeking to enhance network control and security without the complexity of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration tasks and enforce consistent access policies across the infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce the risk of manual errors.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, wired and wireless networks
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of essential security features like MACsec encryption and Trustworthy Solutions. Protect sensitive data in transit and ensure network integrity against unauthorized access.
secure data transmission, regulatory compliance, access control management, threat mitigation
Improve Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network monitoring and gain centralized visibility through Cisco DNA Center. Manage network devices and policies from a single pane of glass, improving IT responsiveness.
centralized IT management, network performance monitoring, IT resource optimization, operational dashboards
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software Subscription
Provides access to core network automation, policy, and security features for the Catalyst 9400 Series, ensuring essential functionality and compliance.
Network Automation Capabilities
Reduces manual configuration effort and minimizes human error, leading to more efficient and reliable network operations.
Policy Enforcement
Ensures consistent application of network access and security policies across the infrastructure, improving security and simplifying management.
Essential Security Features
Includes foundational security capabilities to protect network traffic and devices, enhancing the overall security posture.
Integration with Cisco DNA Center
Enables centralized management and visibility, simplifying network operations and troubleshooting for IT teams.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and consistent policy enforcement to meet strict regulatory compliance standards like PCI DSS and SOX, which DNA Essentials helps facilitate.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect sensitive patient data and maintain network availability, making automated policy enforcement and security features critical for HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from simplified network management and enhanced security to ensure operational continuity and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks and require efficient tools for policy management and security to support students and staff securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription license that unlocks foundational network automation, policy, and security features for Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches. It is designed for businesses needing essential network management capabilities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license, identified by MPN E3N-C9400-E, specifically applies to the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular access 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
Medium — IT-assisted
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.