Cisco N9300 M8/M16 Advantage Term - 5 Year
This 5-year Cisco N9300 Advantage software license subscription unlocks advanced network features and ensures ongoing support for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures your network hardware functions optimally with access to software updates and bug fixes.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and security best practices through up-to-date software.
- Extended Support Term: Provides a predictable 5-year licensing term, simplifying budget management and ensuring long-term access.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco N9300 M8/M16 Advantage Term license is a 5-year subscription providing essential software features and support for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This license enables advanced network functionalities, including enhanced security protocols, automation tools, and operational analytics, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series hardware, providing a critical software layer that enhances the performance, security, and manageability of their on-premises network environment.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Unlocks advanced features for routing, switching, and security.
- Software Updates and Bug Fixes: Ensures access to the latest software releases for optimal performance and stability.
- Security Enhancements: Provides access to advanced security features to protect your network.
- Automation and Orchestration: Enables streamlined network management through programmability and automation tools.
- 5-Year Subscription Term: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to features and support for an extended period.
This 5-year Cisco Advantage license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to maximize their network investment with advanced features and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced security protocols and threat detection capabilities on their Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches. This ensures a more resilient network posture against evolving cyber threats.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-site operations, regulated environments, business continuity planning
Streamline Network Automation and Management
Streamline network operations by enabling programmability and automation features within the Cisco IOS XE software. This reduces manual configuration tasks and minimizes human error in network management.
growing IT teams, complex network topologies, efficiency-focused operations, infrastructure modernization
Automate Network Performance Monitoring
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data through enhanced telemetry and analytics features. This provides IT professionals with deeper insights into network health and user experience.
performance-sensitive applications, proactive issue resolution, data-driven decision making, IT resource optimization
Key Features
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Software
Provides the core operating system and advanced features for your network switches.
Advantage Software Tier
Unlocks enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities beyond basic functionality.
5-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software features and updates for an extended period.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Ensures your network runs on the latest, most stable, and secure version of the software.
Access to Cisco TAC
Provides entitlement to technical support from Cisco for issues related to the licensed software.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high levels of network security and data privacy to comply with HIPAA regulations and ensure patient care continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and reliability to support critical operational technology (OT) systems and ensure production uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, necessitating strong network security and reliable access to data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco N9300 M8/M16 Advantage Term license?
This is a 5-year subscription license that provides advanced software features and ongoing support for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It enables enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities for your network.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, identified by the M8/M16 model designation within the product numbering.
What happens when the 5-year term expires?
Upon expiration, you will need to renew the subscription to continue accessing the Advantage software features and any associated support services. Failure to renew may result in loss of access to advanced functionalities and updates.
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.