Cisco C9300 DNA On-Prem Essentials License Renewal
Renew your Cisco C9300 DNA On-Prem Essentials license to maintain advanced network management capabilities and essential support for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
- Continued Access: Maintain entitlement to Cisco DNA Center features for network automation and policy enforcement.
- Essential Support: Ensure ongoing access to Cisco TAC for critical issue resolution and technical assistance.
- Compliance Assurance: Stay current with licensing requirements to avoid service disruptions and maintain network integrity.
- Operational Stability: Guarantee uninterrupted access to software updates and security patches for your network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a renewal for Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials software licensing, specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches with fiber uplinks. It provides essential network management and automation capabilities for on-premises deployments, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and securely.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco DNA Center to offer visibility, automation, and policy-based management directly within your data center or campus network environment.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting across your network.
- Policy-Based Management: Define and enforce network policies consistently across your entire infrastructure.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into network performance, user activity, and application behavior.
- Security Features: Leverage integrated security capabilities to protect your network from threats.
- On-Premises Control: Maintain full control over your network management software and data within your own environment.
This license renewal is crucial for businesses seeking to maintain robust, automated, and secure network operations without the overhead of enterprise-level IT teams.
What This Enables
Maintain Network Automation Capabilities
Enable teams to continue automating network provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks. Streamline daily operations and reduce manual errors across the network infrastructure.
on-premises network management, Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, IT automation initiatives, business continuity planning
Ensure Policy Enforcement and Compliance
Organizations deploying policy-based management can ensure consistent application of network access and security policies. Maintain regulatory compliance and reduce the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.
campus network deployments, secure network access control, IT compliance audits, centralized policy management
Continue Access to Technical Support
Businesses migrating to new network technologies or expanding their infrastructure can rely on continued access to Cisco TAC. Receive expert assistance for critical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
network infrastructure upgrades, critical business operations, IT support escalation, proactive network maintenance
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center On-Premises Functionality
Provides centralized network management, automation, and assurance capabilities directly within your own data center.
Catalyst 9300 Series Switch Support
Unlocks advanced features and management for your specific Cisco 9300 Series fiber-based switches.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements throughout the license term.
Essential License Tier
Provides core automation, policy, and visibility features necessary for efficient network operations.
Renewal for Existing Deployments
Ensures uninterrupted service and continued access to support and software updates for your current network investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, reliable, and compliant network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted trading and customer service operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure constant availability of network services for critical patient care systems and medical devices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and predictable network performance for operational technology (OT) systems, automation, and supply chain management.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need robust and scalable network solutions to support a large number of users, diverse applications, and research initiatives while managing budgets effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials?
Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials is a software license that provides core network automation, policy, and visibility features for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, managed through an on-premises Cisco DNA Center deployment.
Why do I need to renew this license?
Renewing the license ensures continued access to the software's features, ongoing support from Cisco TAC, and eligibility for software updates and security patches, preventing service disruptions and maintaining network integrity.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license renewal is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, particularly those with 48 fiber ports, as indicated by the product details.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.