Cisco ONE Foundation Subscription C9300 24-Port 7-Year
This 7-year Cisco ONE Foundation subscription for C9300 24-port switches provides essential software capabilities and ongoing support to maintain your network's performance and security.
- Extended Software Access: Gain continuous entitlement to core software features and updates for your Cisco C9300 switches over a 7-year term.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in software costs with a subscription model, simplifying financial planning and avoiding unexpected upgrade expenses.
- Enhanced Network Performance: Ensure your network infrastructure operates at optimal levels with access to the latest software optimizations and bug fixes.
- Simplified Compliance: Maintain adherence to software licensing requirements and support policies throughout the subscription period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE Foundation Subscription for the C9300 24-port platform provides a 7-year entitlement to essential software features and ongoing support. This subscription is designed to ensure your network infrastructure remains current, secure, and operational with predictable costs.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, providing a foundational layer of software capabilities crucial for daily operations and future growth.
- 7-Year Subscription Term: Provides long-term access to software and support, aligning with strategic IT planning.
- Cisco ONE Foundation: Unlocks core software features and capabilities for the C9300 platform.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port switches.
- Software Entitlement: Guarantees access to software updates, patches, and potentially new feature releases.
- Support and Maintenance: Includes access to Cisco technical support for the duration of the subscription.
This 7-year subscription offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective and reliable way to manage their Cisco C9300 network infrastructure with confidence.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Software Access
Enable teams to maintain access to essential software features and updates for their Cisco C9300 switches throughout the 7-year subscription term. This ensures the network infrastructure remains current and capable of supporting evolving business needs.
Organizations with long-term IT asset planning, Businesses requiring stable network performance, Teams managing Cisco Catalyst infrastructure, Companies focused on predictable operational expenses
Streamline Software Lifecycle Management
Streamline the management of software licenses and support renewals for critical network hardware. This subscription simplifies procurement and ensures continuous compliance and access to necessary software functionalities.
Businesses with dedicated IT departments, Organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, Companies seeking to reduce administrative overhead, Environments with regular software update cycles
Automate Network Security and Performance
Automate the process of keeping network devices secure and performing optimally by ensuring access to the latest software patches and feature enhancements. This proactive approach minimizes vulnerabilities and downtime risks.
Operations teams managing network uptime, IT professionals responsible for security posture, Businesses with critical network-dependent applications, Companies prioritizing network stability
Key Features
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term software entitlement and support, aligning with strategic IT planning and reducing the need for frequent renewals.
Cisco ONE Foundation Software
Unlocks core software features and capabilities essential for the operation and management of Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
Platform Specific Licensing
Tailored for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port switches, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
Software Updates and Patches
Guarantees access to necessary software updates and patches, enhancing security and maintaining optimal device performance.
Access to Cisco Technical Support
Provides entitlement to Cisco's technical support services for the duration of the subscription, assisting with issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous operations, making long-term support and software updates critical for compliance and performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on stable and secure networks for patient data management and critical applications, necessitating consistent software support and access to updates to meet regulatory requirements like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on robust and consistent network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where predictable performance and long-term support are essential for minimizing production downtime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks that require ongoing support and software updates to ensure reliable access for students and staff, often operating on multi-year budget cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ONE Foundation?
Cisco ONE Foundation is a software suite that provides essential networking capabilities and services for Cisco platforms. It is designed to offer a foundational set of features for network operations and management.
What hardware does this subscription apply to?
This specific subscription is for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 24-port switches. It is tied to the hardware platform for which it was purchased.
What happens at the end of the 7-year term?
At the end of the 7-year term, the subscription will expire. You will need to purchase a new subscription or alternative licensing to continue receiving software updates and support for the covered features.
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.