Cisco C9300 DNA Essentials License, 24-Port Fiber, 1 Year
This Cisco DNA Essentials license provides advanced network management and security features for your 24-port fiber switches over a one-year term.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock intelligent network automation, security enhancements, and policy-based management capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security patches, crucial for regulatory adherence in sensitive business environments.
- Optimized Network Performance: Benefit from enhanced visibility and control, leading to improved network stability and user experience.
- Predictable Costing: A one-year subscription model offers clear budgeting and avoids large upfront capital expenditures for software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300 DNA Essentials license is a one-year subscription that unlocks essential software features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port fiber switches. It provides foundational capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics, enabling a more intelligent and responsive network infrastructure.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who need to manage and secure their network infrastructure efficiently. It integrates with the Cisco Catalyst 9300 platform, providing a unified management experience for switches deployed in core, distribution, or access layers of the network.
- Network Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks like configuration and provisioning.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular access controls and threat detection capabilities.
- Network Analytics: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and performance.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations through a single pane of glass.
- Software Subscription: Provides access to the latest features and updates for the license term.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network operations with intelligent software features without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and deployment tasks, reducing manual errors and saving valuable IT time. Streamline the provisioning of new network services and policy updates across the infrastructure.
organizations with growing network footprints, businesses standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams managing multi-site deployments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain visibility into potential threats across the network. Protect sensitive business data by implementing granular access controls and segmentation.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with remote or hybrid workforces, companies requiring compliance with data protection regulations
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the monitoring of network performance and user experience with integrated analytics. Gain actionable insights to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact operations.
companies experiencing performance bottlenecks, IT departments focused on user productivity, businesses seeking to optimize resource utilization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks foundational network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
1-Year Term License
Provides predictable budgeting and access to software features for a defined period, with options for renewal.
24-Port Fiber Support
Specifically tailored for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches equipped with 24 fiber optic ports.
Network Automation
Reduces manual effort in network configuration and management, freeing up IT resources.
Enhanced Security Features
Improves the security posture of the network through policy enforcement and threat visibility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector demands high levels of network security, compliance, and reliability to protect sensitive financial data and maintain operational continuity. Cisco DNA Essentials provides the necessary tools for secure network management and policy enforcement.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulations like HIPAA, requiring robust security and data protection. Cisco DNA Essentials enables secure network segmentation and access control, crucial for protecting patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require a secure, stable network to ensure client privacy and operational efficiency. Cisco DNA Essentials supports advanced security features and network visibility.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require reliable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence. Cisco DNA Essentials helps manage and secure these complex networks, ensuring uptime and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics on Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It is designed to simplify network operations and enhance security for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (C9300-DNA-E-24S-1Y) is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches with 24 fiber ports. The DNA Essentials software suite can be applied to various Cisco Catalyst platforms.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses offer flexibility and predictable costs, allowing businesses to access the latest software features and updates for a defined term without a large upfront capital investment. It also ensures ongoing compliance and support.
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.