Cisco C9300L ESS Software Subscription, 48 Port, 7 Year License
Secure a 7-year software subscription for your Cisco C9300L 48-port switches, enabling essential network capabilities and ongoing support.
- Extended Software Access: Gain access to Cisco's Essential Software (ESS) features for your Catalyst 9300L switches over a 7-year term.
- Continuous Updates: Benefit from ongoing software updates and security patches to maintain network integrity and performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure your network infrastructure adheres to current software standards and regulatory requirements.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in your software licensing costs for seven years, simplifying IT budget planning and avoiding unexpected renewal expenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 7-year subscription license for Cisco's Essential Software (ESS) package, specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-port switch series. It unlocks a suite of advanced network features, security enhancements, and operational management capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and performant.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain a secure, efficient, and compliant network. It integrates directly with the Cisco Catalyst 9300L platform, providing a foundational software layer for critical business operations.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced Layer 3 routing, enhanced security policies, and Quality of Service (QoS) features.
- Software Support: Includes access to Cisco's technical support and software updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Lifecycle Management: Simplifies software management and ensures access to the latest features and security patches.
- Scalability: Provides the necessary software foundation to support growing network demands.
- Compliance Ready: Helps meet industry compliance standards through up-to-date software and security features.
This 7-year Cisco ESS software subscription provides SMB and mid-market teams with predictable costs and essential network capabilities for their Catalyst 9300L switches.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced Layer 3 routing, Quality of Service (QoS) policies, and enhanced security configurations on their Cisco Catalyst 9300L switches. Streamline network traffic management and improve application performance for critical business functions.
On-premises network deployments, multi-site office environments, data center interconnects, campus network infrastructure
Maintain Software Compliance and Security
Automate the process of staying current with Cisco's latest software releases, security patches, and bug fixes for the Catalyst 9300L platform. Protect your business network against emerging threats and meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Regulated industry networks, security-conscious organizations, networks requiring regular audit compliance, business continuity planning
Ensure Long-Term Network Stability
Provide IT professionals with a predictable 7-year software lifecycle, reducing the risk of unexpected hardware or software obsolescence. Guarantee continued access to vendor support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Businesses with long-term IT asset planning, organizations seeking predictable operational expenses, networks requiring high availability
Key Features
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and support, simplifying budgeting and reducing renewal complexities.
Cisco Essential Software (ESS)
Unlocks a core set of advanced features for routing, security, and network management on Catalyst 9300L switches.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures the network benefits from the latest security fixes and performance enhancements throughout the subscription period.
Access to Cisco TAC
Entitles the organization to technical support from Cisco for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Platform Specific Licensing
Tailored software capabilities designed to optimize the performance and functionality of Cisco Catalyst 9300L switches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous operations, making up-to-date software and vendor support critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure network configurations and consistent software updates to safeguard patient information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and performant networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, demanding robust software features and long-term support for critical production systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client data and require secure, reliable network access to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9300L ESS Software Subscription?
This is a 7-year subscription license that provides access to Cisco's Essential Software features for your Catalyst 9300L 48-port switches. It includes software updates, security patches, and technical support.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9300L series switches with 48 ports.
What happens after the 7-year subscription ends?
After the 7-year term, the subscription will expire, and you will need to renew or purchase a new license to continue accessing the ESS features and software updates.
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.