Cisco C9200CX DNA Essentials License with Support, 3-Year
Secure essential network management capabilities for your Cisco C9200CX switches with a 3-year DNA Essentials license and support subscription, ensuring continuous operation and feature access.
- Access to: Foundational network automation and assurance features for enhanced visibility and control.
- Coverage for: Essential software updates and technical support for your Cisco C9200CX platform over a 3-year term.
- Protection against: Network configuration errors and operational disruptions with proactive support.
- Entitlement to: Cisco's ongoing development of network intelligence and security features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials license subscription provides foundational software capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9200CX switches, including essential network automation, assurance, and security features. The 3-year term ensures continuous access to these features and includes Cisco's support services for the duration.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly into your existing Cisco network infrastructure. It enhances operational efficiency by simplifying management tasks and providing deeper insights into network performance and health.
- Network Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks like device provisioning and configuration management.
- Network Assurance: Gain visibility into network health, performance, and user experience.
- Security Features: Implement foundational security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Software Updates: Receive regular software updates and bug fixes to maintain optimal performance.
- Technical Support: Access Cisco TAC for expert assistance and issue resolution.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network operations with essential automation and assurance tools.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks such as device onboarding, configuration deployment, and policy enforcement. Streamline network operations and reduce the potential for manual errors.
On-premises network infrastructure, Wired and wireless network environments, Multi-site deployments, Centralized network management
Enhance Network Visibility and Assurance
Streamline network monitoring by providing deep insights into network performance, client health, and application experience. Automate troubleshooting and proactively identify potential issues before they impact users.
Business-critical application delivery, User experience monitoring, Network performance optimization, Proactive issue detection
Improve Network Security Posture
Automate the implementation of foundational security policies across the network. Enable teams to enforce access controls and gain visibility into potential security threats.
Access control policy enforcement, Network segmentation, Threat detection and response, Compliance adherence
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides foundational network automation, assurance, and security features for efficient network management.
3-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees access to features and support for three years, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuity.
Cisco TAC Support
Offers expert technical assistance to resolve network issues quickly, minimizing downtime.
Network Automation Capabilities
Reduces manual effort in device provisioning and configuration, freeing up IT staff for strategic tasks.
Network Assurance Features
Delivers insights into network health and performance, enabling proactive problem-solving.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and high availability to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making advanced network management essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure reliable network access for critical patient care systems, necessitating secure and well-managed network infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on stable networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer Wi-Fi, demanding efficient management to prevent service disruptions.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many users and devices, benefiting from automation and assurance to maintain performance and security across campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network automation, assurance, and security features for Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9200CX series switches, as indicated by the '9200CX' in the product number.
What does the included support cover?
The included support provides access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for issue resolution and entitlement to software updates and bug fixes for the duration of the 3-year subscription.
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.