Cisco C9300 Network Essentials 48-Port License
The Cisco C9300 Network Essentials 48-Port License unlocks essential network features and capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- Access to Essential Features: Gain access to core networking functionalities required for efficient business operations and network management.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from a flexible subscription model that allows for predictable budgeting and continuous access to software updates.
- Platform Specific: This license is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance for your existing infrastructure.
- Federal Offer Compliance: Meets specific requirements for federal government deployments, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco C9300 Network Essentials license provides the foundational software capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It enables essential network features, management tools, and security enhancements necessary for reliable business operations. The subscription model ensures you always have access to the latest software versions and support.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly into your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 infrastructure. It is ideal for businesses that require robust, secure, and compliant network performance without the overhead of enterprise-level hardware investments.
- Core Network Functionality: Enables essential Layer 3 routing, QoS, and basic security features.
- Subscription Term: Provides continuous access to software features and updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 48 ports, allowing for expansion as your network grows.
- Federal Compliance: Tailored for federal government environments, meeting specific security and operational mandates.
- Simplified Management: Integrates with Cisco's network management tools for streamlined administration.
Empower your business with essential network capabilities and compliance through this Cisco C9300 license, designed for efficient IT management.
What This Enables
Enable Core Network Services
Enable teams to deploy essential Layer 3 routing, Quality of Service (QoS), and basic security policies across their network infrastructure. Streamline network operations with foundational features designed for business continuity and performance.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Automate adherence to federal IT security and operational standards by utilizing a license specifically designed for government environments. Maintain compliance with software features and support that meet stringent regulatory requirements.
government agency networks, defense contractor facilities, public sector IT environments
Optimize Network Performance
Streamline network traffic management and prioritize critical business applications using integrated QoS features. Enhance user experience and application responsiveness by ensuring efficient data flow across the network.
performance-sensitive business operations, VoIP and video conferencing deployments, critical application hosting
Key Features
Network Essentials Software
Provides core Layer 3 routing, QoS, and basic security features essential for business operations.
48-Port Capacity
Supports a significant number of network ports, allowing for expansion and connectivity for numerous devices.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
Federal Offer
Meets specific compliance and security requirements mandated for federal government deployments.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco Catalyst 9300 infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license includes a federal offer designation, meeting specific compliance, security, and operational requirements mandated for government IT environments.
Finance & Insurance
Organizations in this sector require high network availability and security, which the essential features and compliance aspects of this license help to ensure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
This industry demands secure and reliable network infrastructure to protect sensitive patient data and ensure continuous operations, aligning with the license's capabilities.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage large networks with diverse user needs, benefiting from the essential features and manageable subscription model for efficient operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Cisco C9300 Network Essentials license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term (e.g., 1, 3, or 5 years) will be defined at the time of purchase and is reflected in the subscription billing.
What specific features does the Network Essentials license include?
The Network Essentials license provides foundational Layer 3 routing capabilities, Quality of Service (QoS) features for traffic prioritization, and essential security functionalities for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches.
Is this license suitable for non-federal organizations?
While this license includes a federal offer designation, its core networking features are beneficial for any organization requiring robust and compliant network operations. However, specific federal requirements may not be applicable to non-federal entities.
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.