Cisco C9300 DNA Essentials License with Support
This Cisco C9300 DNA Essentials license provides advanced network management capabilities and essential support for your 24-port switches over a 3-year term.
- Access to: Advanced network automation, security, and analytics features for enhanced visibility and control.
- Coverage for: Software updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance from Cisco for uninterrupted network operation.
- Protection against: Network performance degradation and security vulnerabilities through proactive support.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's latest network intelligence and operational efficiencies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300 DNA Essentials license unlocks a suite of intelligent network management features for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This subscription includes essential support, providing access to software updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance to ensure your network operates efficiently and securely.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to simplify network operations, enhance security posture, and gain deeper insights into network performance. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 infrastructure, enabling advanced capabilities without requiring extensive hardware upgrades.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks for faster deployment and configuration.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular access controls and threat detection capabilities.
- Performance Analytics: Gain visibility into network traffic patterns and user behavior.
- Software Support: Receive timely software updates and access to Cisco TAC for issue resolution.
- Subscription Model: Predictable billing and continuous access to the latest features.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with intelligent automation and robust support.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across their infrastructure. Streamline operations and reduce manual errors, leading to faster service delivery and improved network stability.
wired networks, campus environments, multi-site deployments, network segmentation
Enhance Network Security Posture
Implement granular security policies and gain visibility into network threats with advanced security features. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through proactive threat mitigation.
compliance-driven environments, sensitive data handling, access control management, threat detection
Gain Deeper Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the monitoring of network performance and user experience with integrated analytics tools. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks proactively, ensuring optimal application delivery and user productivity.
performance-sensitive applications, user experience monitoring, network troubleshooting, capacity planning
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Centralized management and automation of network policies and services from a single platform.
Network Assurance
Proactive monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure network health and performance.
Software Image Management (SWIM)
Simplified management and deployment of software images across network devices.
Security Policy Enforcement
Consistent application of security policies to protect network resources.
3-Year Subscription Term
Predictable costs and continuous access to features and support for a defined period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and high availability to protect sensitive financial data and ensure uninterrupted trading and customer service operations, which DNA Essentials facilitates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable networks to manage patient data and critical medical devices, making advanced network management and security features essential for compliance and patient care.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries rely on stable network connectivity for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and guest services, benefiting from the automation and performance insights provided by DNA Essentials.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many users and devices, requiring efficient automation and security to support learning and research activities effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, security, and assurance on Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. It is designed to simplify network management for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license SKU (9300-DNAX-E-24-3R) is for 24-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
What does the included support cover?
The included support provides access to software updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance from Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) 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.