Cisco IE 3300 Catalyst Center Essentials License
This Cisco Catalyst Center Essentials license provides essential network management capabilities for your IE 3300 series switches for a full year.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures access to core management features.
- Billing Model: Predictable yearly billing for straightforward IT budget management.
- Platform Focus: Specifically designed for Cisco IE 3300 industrial Ethernet switches.
- Value: Enables essential network visibility, security, and operational control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco IE 3300 Catalyst Center Essentials license is a one-year subscription that unlocks core network management features for your Cisco IE 3300 industrial switches. This license provides essential visibility, security, and operational control, ensuring your industrial network infrastructure remains compliant and efficient.
This licensing is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are deploying or managing Cisco IE 3300 series switches within their operational technology environments. It integrates with your existing network infrastructure to provide centralized management and policy enforcement.
- Essential Network Management: Gain access to fundamental features for monitoring and controlling your industrial network.
- Security Enhancements: Implement basic security policies to protect your operational technology environment.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain network compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Operational Visibility: Improve understanding of network status and performance for proactive issue resolution.
- Simplified Administration: Centralize management tasks for your Cisco IE 3300 switches through Cisco Catalyst Center.
This annual license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing essential management for their Cisco industrial network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Centralized Network Management
Enable teams to manage Cisco IE 3300 industrial switches from a single pane of glass. Streamline device onboarding and configuration for consistent network policies.
industrial network deployments, operational technology environments, IT infrastructure management, remote site management
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of basic security policies across your industrial network. Protect critical operational assets from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
cybersecurity-focused IT operations, compliance-driven organizations, critical infrastructure management
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Ensure your Cisco IE 3300 switches are properly licensed for essential management features. Avoid service disruptions or compliance issues due to expired or missing licenses.
IT asset management, budget-conscious IT departments, regulated industry environments
Key Features
Cisco Catalyst Center Essentials Functionality
Access to core network management features for visibility, policy enforcement, and basic security for industrial switches.
1-Year Term License
Provides a defined period of access to essential software features, aligning with IT budget cycles and project timelines.
Cisco IE 3300 Series Compatibility
Specifically tailored to manage and enhance the performance of Cisco IE 3300 industrial Ethernet switches.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable annual costs, simplifying financial planning and ensuring continuous access to software capabilities.
Compliance and Security Features
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and strengthens the security posture of operational technology networks.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks require robust and secure management solutions like the IE 3300 series to ensure operational uptime and data integrity in demanding environments.
Energy & Utilities
Critical infrastructure sectors rely on secure and reliable network connectivity for SCADA systems and operational control, making compliance and visibility paramount.
Transportation & Logistics
These industries often deploy networks in harsh conditions and require centralized management for tracking, communication, and operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare facilities utilize industrial networking for medical equipment and operational systems, requiring secure and compliant network management to protect patient data and ensure service continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Catalyst Center Essentials?
Cisco Catalyst Center Essentials is a software license that provides core network management capabilities for Cisco switches, including visibility, basic security, and policy enforcement.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, IE3300-DNA-E-1Y, is designed for the Cisco IE 3300 series of industrial Ethernet switches.
What is the term of this license?
This is a one-year term license, meaning the subscription provides access to the licensed features for a period of 12 months from the activation date.
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.