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Cisco DNA Essentials 1 Year Renewal for Catalyst 2960XR
Cisco·MPN: C2960XR-DNA-E-48-R

Cisco DNA Essentials 1 Year Renewal for Catalyst 2960XR

Renew your Cisco DNA Essentials license for Catalyst 2960XR switches for another year, ensuring continued access to vital network management capabilities and support.

  • License Term: Annual renewal for continuous access to Cisco DNA Essentials features.
  • Platform Coverage: Specifically for Cisco Catalyst 2960XR series switches.
  • Feature Access: Maintains entitlement to essential network automation, visibility, and security features.
  • Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure remains compliant with software licensing requirements.
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Product Overview

This is a one-year renewal subscription license for Cisco DNA Essentials, specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switch platform. It provides continued access to a suite of essential network management features, including basic automation, visibility, and security capabilities, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.

This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who rely on their Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switches for core network operations. It fits into environments where maintaining up-to-date software features and support is crucial for operational stability and compliance without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.

  • Essential Network Features: Unlocks core capabilities for network automation and management.
  • Visibility and Control: Provides insights into network traffic and device performance.
  • Security Enhancements: Offers foundational security features to protect your network.
  • Subscription Model: Annual renewal ensures continuous access and predictable budgeting.
  • Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switch series.

This annual renewal is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maintain essential network functionality and support for their Cisco Catalyst 2960XR infrastructure.

What This Enables

Maintain Network Automation Features

Enable teams to continue utilizing basic network automation tools for configuration and deployment. Streamline routine network tasks and reduce manual intervention to improve operational efficiency.

on-premises network infrastructure, managed IT services, multi-site operations, business continuity planning

Ensure Network Visibility and Insights

Streamline the monitoring of network performance and traffic patterns with essential visibility tools. Gain insights to proactively identify and address potential bottlenecks or issues before they impact users.

business-critical applications, network performance monitoring, IT operations management, resource optimization

Uphold Foundational Security Posture

Automate the application of essential security policies and configurations to protect network assets. Protect against common threats by ensuring devices are running with up-to-date security features.

network security compliance, threat mitigation, access control management, data protection

Key Features

Cisco DNA Essentials Software

Provides essential network automation, visibility, and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switches.

1-Year Subscription Term

Ensures continuous access to features and support for a predictable annual cost.

Platform Specific Licensing

Tailored for Cisco Catalyst 2960XR series, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.

Renewal Only

Allows existing users to easily extend their software entitlements without a new purchase process.

Continued Support

Maintains access to Cisco's technical support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Industry Applications

Finance & Insurance

Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS, making essential network management features critical for maintaining operational integrity and data protection.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating secure and reliable network operations to protect sensitive patient data and ensure continuous availability of critical systems.

Retail & Hospitality

Retail and hospitality businesses rely on stable networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer Wi-Fi, where consistent performance and security are paramount for daily operations.

Manufacturing & Industrial

Industrial environments depend on reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring consistent performance and security to prevent disruptions in production lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cisco DNA Essentials?

Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, visibility, and security features for Cisco enterprise networking hardware, including the Catalyst 2960XR series.

Why do I need to renew this license?

Renewing the license ensures that your Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switches continue to have access to the features and support provided by Cisco DNA Essentials. Without renewal, these features may cease to function, and you may lose access to critical updates and support.

What happens if my license expires?

If your Cisco DNA Essentials license expires, you will lose access to the software features it enables, potentially impacting your network's automation, visibility, and security capabilities. Continued operation without a valid license may also lead to compliance issues.

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.

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