Cisco C2960C DNA Essentials 8-Port 5-Year License | Network, Term — C2960C-DNAE-8-5Y

Keep access switching aligned to a clear licensing model with Cisco DNA Essentials for the Catalyst 2960-C platform. This 8-port, 5-year term license is built for teams that want predictable software coverage, cleaner renewal cycles, and a straightforward way to manage network entitlements across a compact switching footprint. For enterprise environments, the value is in control. A term license helps standardize how features are assigned and maintained over time, reducing the friction that comes with ad hoc licensing or short-term patchwork purchases. It also supports procurement planning by tying the entitlement to a defined port count and a fixed term. This license is a strong fit when the switch is already selected and the priority is to keep the platform covered for the long haul. It helps preserve operational continuity, simplify budgeting, and keep the network stack organized around a known Cisco software commitment. Ideal For License a Cisco Catalyst 2960-C access switch for 8 ports Standardize network software coverage across branch or edge closets Plan multi-year procurement for access switching entitlements Maintain a fixed-term license for managed campus network hardware Why This Product 1 Fixed 5-year term for cleaner budgeting 2 8-port scope for compact access switching 3 Platform-specific coverage for Catalyst 2960-C 4 Better fit than open-ended or ad hoc licensing