Cisco ONE Essential Subscription C9500 48-Port - 7 Year
This 7-year Cisco ONE Essential Subscription unlocks advanced network capabilities and ensures ongoing support for your C9500 48-port platform.
- License Term: Enjoy 7 years of continuous access to essential software features and support.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 48-port switches.
- Feature Access: Unlock critical network services and software functionalities for enhanced performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and support to meet regulatory and operational standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE Essential Subscription for the Catalyst 9500 Series 48-port platform provides a 7-year term license that grants access to essential software features and ongoing support. This subscription is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity and security posture of your core network infrastructure.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and securing their network hardware. It ensures that their Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches remain compliant, perform optimally, and have access to necessary software updates and technical assistance throughout the 7-year term.
- Extended Software Access: Gain continuous entitlement to Cisco's essential software features for your C9500 platform.
- 7-Year Subscription Term: Provides long-term planning and predictable operational costs for your network.
- Enhanced Network Services: Unlock capabilities that improve network performance, security, and manageability.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network devices are running supported software versions and have access to Cisco TAC.
- Simplified Licensing: Consolidates software access and support into a single, manageable subscription.
This 7-year Cisco ONE Essential Subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and continuous access to critical network software features.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced network services and functionalities on their Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches. Streamline network operations with access to essential software features that enhance performance and security.
core network infrastructure, campus network deployments, data center interconnect, high-performance switching environments, network segmentation
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software compliance across your network hardware. Streamline audits and avoid penalties by ensuring all Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches are running licensed and supported software versions.
regulated environments, IT asset management, security posture management, operational risk reduction, technology lifecycle management
Maintain Continuous Network Operation
Enable teams to access ongoing technical support and software updates for their Cisco Catalyst 9500 platform. Protect against unexpected issues and ensure rapid resolution to maintain business continuity.
mission-critical networks, business continuity planning, IT service level agreements, proactive network maintenance, operational stability
Key Features
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term operational certainty and predictable costs for essential network software.
Cisco ONE Essential Software Access
Unlocks critical network services and functionalities for enhanced performance and security on C9500 switches.
Ongoing Technical Support
Ensures access to Cisco TAC for timely issue resolution and expert assistance.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Keeps the network platform secure and performing optimally with the latest software releases.
Platform Specific Licensing
Tailored entitlements for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 48-port switches, ensuring compatibility and functionality.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy under HIPAA and ensure network availability for critical patient care systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand robust and resilient network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, often requiring long-term support.
Education & Research
Educational institutions rely on stable and secure networks to support a large number of users and devices, often with budget constraints that benefit from predictable subscription costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ONE Essential Subscription?
The Cisco ONE Essential Subscription is a licensing model that provides access to essential software features and ongoing support for specific Cisco hardware platforms, such as the Catalyst 9500 Series switches, over a defined term.
What hardware does this subscription apply to?
This specific subscription (C1FATCAT95001-7Y) is for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 48-port network switches.
Why is a subscription important for network software?
Subscriptions ensure you have continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and technical support, which is vital for maintaining network performance, compliance, and operational stability.
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.