Cisco Meraki Advanced License for C9300-M 24-Port, 5 Year
This 5-year Cisco Meraki Advanced License unlocks enhanced network capabilities for your C9300-M 24-port switch, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced security, analytics, and management capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Extended License Term: Benefit from a full 5-year subscription, providing long-term access to software updates and support.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain regulatory compliance and strengthen your security posture with up-to-date Meraki features.
- Predictable IT Budgeting: Subscription-based licensing offers clear cost management and avoids unexpected hardware refresh expenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Meraki Advanced License for the C9300-M 24-port switch provides a 5-year subscription to a suite of advanced network management and security features. This license is essential for organizations seeking to maximize the potential of their Cisco Meraki hardware, offering enhanced visibility, control, and automation capabilities.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing their organization's network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the C9300-M platform, providing a unified cloud-managed experience that simplifies network operations and improves overall performance.
- Advanced Security Features: Includes next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat detection.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Provides deep packet inspection, application-aware traffic shaping, and detailed network analytics.
- Centralized Cloud Management: Simplifies deployment, configuration, and monitoring of network devices through the Meraki dashboard.
- Automated Software Updates: Ensures your network is always running the latest firmware and security patches.
- 5-Year Subscription Term: Offers long-term access to all advanced features and ongoing support without frequent renewal cycles.
Empower your IT team with advanced network control and security through this 5-year Cisco Meraki Advanced License, ideal for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy next-generation firewall capabilities and advanced threat detection to protect sensitive business data. Streamline the implementation of security policies across the network from a single cloud interface.
cloud-managed networks, distributed workforces, compliance-driven environments, multi-site organizations
Gain Deep Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline network troubleshooting and performance optimization by gaining granular insights into application usage and traffic patterns. Automate the collection of network performance data for informed decision-making and capacity planning.
performance-sensitive operations, IT teams managing critical applications, businesses focused on user experience, data-intensive workflows
Simplify Network Management and Automation
Enable IT professionals to manage network configurations and policies remotely through an intuitive cloud dashboard. Automate software updates and firmware rollouts to ensure the network remains current and secure with minimal manual intervention.
organizations with limited IT staff, businesses with multiple locations, IT departments seeking operational efficiency, remote network management needs
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Protects your business network from advanced threats and unauthorized access by inspecting traffic at the application layer.
Advanced Security Features
Enhances your security posture with intrusion prevention, content filtering, and advanced malware protection.
Application-Aware Traffic Shaping
Allows for intelligent prioritization and management of network traffic, ensuring critical applications receive necessary bandwidth.
Detailed Network Analytics
Provides deep insights into network usage, user behavior, and application performance, aiding in troubleshooting and optimization.
Cloud-Managed Dashboard
Simplifies network deployment, configuration, and monitoring from a centralized, intuitive web interface.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive customer data and meet strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating secure network infrastructure and advanced data protection capabilities to safeguard patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding strong security measures and reliable network performance to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors often operate multiple locations and handle payment card data, requiring centralized network management for consistent security policies and PCI DSS compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Meraki Go, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Catalyst?
Meraki Go is designed for very small businesses with simpler needs. Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed networking solution for SMB to enterprise. Cisco Catalyst is a traditional, on-premises networking hardware line, though some Catalyst switches now integrate with Meraki management.
What happens when the 5-year license expires?
Upon expiration, the advanced features enabled by the license will cease to function, and the device will revert to basic functionality. Continued access to advanced features requires renewal of the license.
Can this license be applied to any Cisco switch?
No, this specific license (LIC-C9300-24A-5Y) is designed for the Cisco C9300-M 24-port switch model. Ensure compatibility before purchase.
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.