Cisco DNA Essentials C1E1TC93002, SMS-1
Cisco DNA Essentials provides essential network software capabilities for managing and securing your Cisco network infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for your business.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to core network automation and security features.
- Platform: Applies to Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, enabling advanced software functionalities.
- Value: Ensures network compliance, enhances operational efficiency, and provides access to critical software updates.
- Billing: Annual subscription model for predictable IT budgeting and continuous feature availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Essentials is a subscription-based software license that unlocks foundational network automation, security, and assurance capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This license provides essential features for managing network access, enforcing security policies, and gaining visibility into network health, ensuring your network operates efficiently and remains compliant.
This essential software license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who rely on their Cisco network infrastructure for daily operations. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst hardware, providing a unified platform for network control and management within their existing IT environment.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive network tasks, reducing manual effort and potential for human error.
- Security Enforcement: Implement granular access control and security policies to protect sensitive business data.
- Network Visibility: Gain insights into network performance and user activity to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance through consistent policy application and audit trails.
- Software Updates: Access to software updates and patches to keep your network secure and performant.
Cisco DNA Essentials offers SMB and mid-market teams the foundational tools needed to manage their Cisco networks effectively, ensuring security and operational continuity.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy Enforcement
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and policy deployment across their Cisco infrastructure. Streamline the process of applying security rules and access controls to ensure consistent network behavior.
on-premises networks, managed switches, wired infrastructure, IT operations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of security policies to protect sensitive business data and user access. Automate the enforcement of access controls, reducing the risk of unauthorized network entry.
business networks, data security, access management, IT infrastructure
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Automate the collection of network performance data to provide better visibility into operational status. Enable IT professionals to quickly identify and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime.
network monitoring, IT support, operational efficiency, business continuity
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides foundational network automation, security, and assurance features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and new features on an annual basis.
Network Automation
Reduces manual configuration effort and potential for errors, freeing up IT staff for strategic tasks.
Security Policy Enforcement
Helps protect business data and resources by consistently applying access controls and security policies.
Network Assurance
Provides visibility into network health and performance, enabling proactive issue resolution and minimizing downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure high availability of network services for patient care systems and sensitive medical data.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need secure networks to process transactions, manage customer data, and ensure reliable guest Wi-Fi access, often requiring PCI DSS compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring uptime and security for production systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription license that provides core network automation, security, and assurance capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It is designed to simplify network management for businesses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license SKU (C1E1TC93002-SMS1) is intended for use with Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, typically billed annually, providing continuous access to the software features and updates for the duration of the subscription term.
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.