Cisco C2960C DNA Essentials 12-Port 3-Year License | Enterprise — C2960C-DNAE-12-3Y

Keep your Catalyst 2960C access switch covered with Cisco DNA Essentials licensing built for 12-port deployments. This 3-year term helps maintain software entitlement continuity for organizations that need predictable renewal cycles and consistent network operations across distributed sites. Cisco DNA Essentials is positioned for teams that want a practical licensing tier for access-layer management without overbuying features they will not use. It supports a disciplined approach to switch lifecycle planning, helping procurement and infrastructure teams align software coverage with hardware refresh windows and support strategy. For branch offices, small closets, and edge access segments, this license helps preserve operational continuity on the installed Catalyst 2960C platform. The 3-year term also simplifies budgeting by consolidating coverage into a defined renewal period, which is useful when standardizing across multiple locations or coordinating with broader Cisco infrastructure agreements. Choose this license when you need a straightforward way to keep a 12-port Catalyst 2960C deployment properly entitled and ready for ongoing operations. Ideal For Renewing licensing for a Catalyst 2960C 12-port switch in a branch office Maintaining entitlement coverage for edge access switching in a small site Standardizing Cisco switch renewals across distributed locations Aligning software licensing with a planned 3-year infrastructure budget cycle Why This Product 1 Built for Catalyst 2960C 12-port deployments 2 3-year term supports planned renewal cycles 3 Essentials tier fits access-layer licensing needs 4 Product-specific entitlement reduces licensing mismatch