Cisco C9500 DNA Essentials License with Support, 5 Years
Secure essential network features and ongoing support for your Cisco C9500 switches with a 5-year DNA Essentials license, ensuring operational continuity and access to critical software capabilities.
- Access to: Essential network automation, security, and programmability features for your Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches.
- Coverage for: 5 years of Cisco software support, including hardware replacement, software updates, and technical assistance.
- Protection against: Network performance degradation and security vulnerabilities with proactive support and timely updates.
- Entitlement to: Advanced network insights and troubleshooting tools to maintain optimal network health and user experience.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco C9500 DNA Essentials license provides a 5-year subscription to essential software features and support for your Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. It unlocks capabilities for network automation, programmability, and enhanced security, crucial for modern business operations.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly into your existing Cisco infrastructure. It ensures your network hardware is compliant, up-to-date, and supported, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.
- Network Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks and reduce manual configuration errors.
- Programmability: Enable custom network applications and integrations for greater control.
- Enhanced Security: Implement advanced security policies and threat detection capabilities.
- Software Support: Benefit from 5 years of Cisco TAC access, software updates, and bug fixes.
- Compliance: Maintain up-to-date software versions to meet regulatory and internal policy requirements.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to enhance their network infrastructure with essential software features and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Programmability
Enable teams to automate routine network configurations and management tasks, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline the deployment and management of network policies across your infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, distributed branch offices, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the implementation of advanced security policies and gain visibility into network traffic to detect and mitigate threats. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with security standards.
corporate networks, secure access environments, compliance-driven organizations, multi-site deployments
Maintain Software Compliance and Support
Ensure your network devices are running supported and up-to-date software versions, avoiding security risks and potential compliance gaps. Access expert technical assistance and timely bug fixes from Cisco for 5 years.
business-critical networks, regulated industries, long-term infrastructure planning, IT asset management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network automation, security, and programmability features for your Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and support, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuous operation.
Cisco Software Support
Includes access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), software updates, and bug fixes for enhanced network reliability.
Low Density Platform Support
Specifically licensed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches with low-density port configurations.
Network Visibility and Control
Offers tools to gain deeper insights into network behavior and enforce policies effectively.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials helps address through advanced security features and software support for network infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Reliable and secure network operations are critical for patient data and operational continuity, making Cisco's supported and feature-rich solutions essential for compliance and performance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and programmability to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring uptime and efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable network access, supported by up-to-date software and vendor assistance to maintain confidentiality and operational integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, security, and programmability features for Cisco Catalyst switches. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency.
What does the 5-year support include?
The 5-year support typically includes access to Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for troubleshooting, software updates, and bug fixes. This ensures your network remains secure and functional throughout the license term.
Which Cisco hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches, indicated by 'C9500' in the product data. The 'LOW DENSITY' qualifier suggests it is for specific models within that series.
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.