Cisco DNA Essentials High Platform License
Cisco DNA Essentials High licensing provides essential network automation and security capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches, ensuring enhanced network visibility and control.
- Essential Features: Access to core Cisco DNA Center capabilities for network automation and policy enforcement.
- Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic, device health, and user activity for proactive management.
- Security Enhancements: Implement foundational security policies and segmentation to protect your business assets.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance through standardized network configurations and audit trails.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials High subscription license unlocks critical software features for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance switches. It provides essential capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and security management, enabling a more agile and secure network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to simplify network operations, improve device visibility, and ensure their network adheres to security best practices. It integrates with Cisco DNA Center for centralized management, fitting into environments that require robust, scalable network solutions without the complexity of enterprise-grade deployments.
- Automated Provisioning: Streamline the deployment and configuration of network devices.
- Network Analytics: Obtain actionable insights into network performance and user behavior.
- Policy-Based Automation: Define and enforce network policies consistently across the infrastructure.
- Security Segmentation: Isolate critical applications and data through micro-segmentation.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates and access to new features throughout the license term.
This Cisco DNA Essentials High license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network with essential automation and security features.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and configuration updates, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline the deployment of new network services and ensure consistent policy application across all connected devices.
wired networks, campus networks, data center core, network segmentation
Enhance Network Visibility and Analytics
Provide IT professionals with deep insights into network health, performance, and user activity through centralized dashboards. Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry data to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact operations.
network monitoring, performance optimization, troubleshooting, IT operations
Implement Foundational Security Policies
Allow organizations to define and enforce security policies, including network segmentation, to isolate critical assets and limit the blast radius of security incidents. Protect sensitive business data by controlling access and traffic flow based on user identity and device posture.
network security, access control, threat mitigation, compliance requirements
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralize network management, automation, and policy enforcement for improved operational efficiency.
Network Automation
Reduce manual configuration tasks and deployment times, minimizing errors and accelerating service delivery.
Network Analytics
Gain actionable insights into network performance and user behavior for proactive troubleshooting and optimization.
Policy-Based Segmentation
Enhance security by isolating network segments and controlling traffic flow between critical applications and data.
Subscription Licensing
Access continuous software updates, new features, and vendor support throughout the license term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials High supports through advanced segmentation and policy enforcement to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure networks to manage patient data and critical medical devices, benefiting from the enhanced visibility and segmentation provided by this license to ensure HIPAA compliance.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries can leverage network automation to manage distributed locations efficiently and enhance customer experiences through secure Wi-Fi and reliable connectivity, supported by the platform's capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from the robust performance and security features to support operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring uptime and protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials High?
Cisco DNA Essentials High is a software subscription license that unlocks essential network automation, visibility, and security features for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. It is designed for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance switches. The MPN E3N-C95001-E indicates its compatibility with this platform.
What is the term of this license?
The license term is 24 quarters, which is equivalent to 6 years. This subscription model ensures you have access to the latest software features and support during this period.
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.