Cisco N9300 LAN and ACI Software License Bundle
This Cisco N9300 LAN and ACI software license bundle provides essential capabilities for network automation and management, ensuring your infrastructure operates at peak performance.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to advanced LAN and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) software features for enhanced network control.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date licensing to meet regulatory requirements and vendor support obligations.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to software updates and critical bug fixes for stable network operation.
- Scalability Enablement: Supports the growth and evolving needs of your business network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco N9300 LAN and ACI Software License Bundle provides the necessary software entitlements for advanced networking features on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It unlocks capabilities for both traditional LAN operations and Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) for data center automation and policy-driven networking.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is crucial for businesses that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware to enable sophisticated network management, security policies, and application visibility.
- Advanced Network Automation: Enables programmatic control and automation of network configurations.
- ACI Integration: Facilitates deployment and management of data center networks using Cisco's ACI framework.
- Enhanced Visibility: Provides deeper insights into network traffic and application performance.
- Software Subscription: Operates on a subscription model, ensuring access to the latest features and support.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility.
This license bundle is the ideal choice for mid-market organizations seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with advanced automation and policy control.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations and policy deployments across their infrastructure. Streamline provisioning and reduce manual errors for faster service delivery.
organizations deploying multi-vendor networks, businesses with growing automation needs, teams managing distributed network sites
Implement Data Center Policy-Driven Networking
Streamline the deployment and management of data center networks using Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). Automate application network profiles and enforce consistent policies across the data center.
businesses with private cloud environments, organizations migrating to software-defined data centers, teams managing critical application workloads
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Automate the collection of detailed network telemetry and application performance data. Enable IT professionals to gain deeper insights into traffic patterns and troubleshoot issues proactively.
companies with performance-sensitive applications, organizations requiring granular network monitoring, teams focused on optimizing network resource utilization
Key Features
Cisco ACI Software License
Enables policy-driven automation and simplified management of data center networks.
Advanced LAN Features
Unlocks enhanced capabilities for campus network design, security, and performance optimization.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable costs and ensures continuous access to the latest software features and support.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Compatibility
Guarantees seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco hardware.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network remains secure, compliant, and up-to-date with the latest advancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available, secure, and compliant network infrastructure to support critical trading and customer operations, making advanced automation and policy control essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating robust network security, segmentation, and auditability provided by advanced licensing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy complex networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from automated provisioning and reliable performance for production systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic user bases and diverse applications, requiring scalable and easily manageable network infrastructure with advanced features for security and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription license. The specific term (e.g., 1, 3, or 5 years) is determined at the time of purchase and is reflected in the subscription agreement.
What specific features does this bundle unlock?
This bundle unlocks advanced features for both traditional LAN operations and Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) on compatible Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. Specific feature sets are detailed in Cisco's product documentation for the N9300 platform.
Can this license be applied to any Cisco switch?
No, this license is specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. Compatibility with your specific hardware model should be verified before purchase.
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.