Cisco C2960C DNA Essentials License 1 Year
Maintain essential network capabilities and support for your Cisco C2960C switches with a 1-year DNA Essentials license renewal.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to essential network features and software updates.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for Cisco C2960C series switches, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Feature Access: Unlocks foundational network automation, security, and visibility features for improved network management.
- Compliance and Support: Keeps your network compliant and ensures access to Cisco's technical support for uninterrupted operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year renewal subscription license for Cisco DNA Essentials software, applicable to Cisco C2960C series switches. It provides essential network automation, security, and visibility features, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and securely.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain and enhance the functionality of their existing Cisco C2960C network infrastructure. It integrates with your current network stack to provide ongoing operational benefits.
- Essential Network Features: Access foundational capabilities for network automation and management.
- Security Enhancements: Benefit from basic security features to protect your network environment.
- Visibility Tools: Gain insights into network performance and health.
- Software Updates: Receive necessary updates to maintain optimal performance and security.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable annual billing for easy budget management.
This 1-year DNA Essentials license renewal is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maintain essential network functionality and support for their Cisco C2960C switches.
What This Enables
Maintain Network Automation Features
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks and configurations, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline network provisioning and policy enforcement across your infrastructure.
wired network infrastructure, managed network devices, IT operations teams, network configuration management
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the application of basic security policies and gain visibility into network access. Protect your business data and systems from unauthorized access and threats.
network security policies, access control lists, threat mitigation, business continuity
Improve Network Visibility and Monitoring
Provide IT teams with essential insights into network performance and device health. Facilitate proactive identification and resolution of potential network issues before they impact operations.
network performance monitoring, device health checks, IT troubleshooting, operational efficiency
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks foundational network automation, security, and visibility features for your C2960C switches.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides continuous access to features and support for a predictable period, simplifying budget management.
Cisco C2960C Platform Support
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance for your specific Cisco switch models.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Keeps your network devices running with the latest stable software, enhancing security and reliability.
Access to Cisco TAC
Entitles you to technical assistance from Cisco for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust network security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials supports through policy automation and visibility features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintaining secure and reliable network operations is critical for patient data privacy and operational continuity, supported by the security and visibility offered.
Retail & Hospitality
Organizations in this sector benefit from simplified network management and enhanced security to support customer-facing operations and point-of-sale systems.
Legal & Professional Services
This industry demands strict data security and reliable network performance for handling sensitive client information, aligning with the features provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, security, and visibility. It is designed to simplify network management for businesses.
Why do I need to renew this license?
Renewing the license ensures that you continue to have access to the essential features and software updates provided by Cisco DNA Essentials. It also maintains your eligibility for technical support, preventing potential disruptions or security gaps.
What happens if I do not renew?
If you do not renew, you will lose access to the features enabled by Cisco DNA Essentials and your entitlement to Cisco technical support for these features will expire. This could impact your network's automation capabilities, security posture, and your ability to receive assistance.
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.