Cisco DNAC1 Essentials Term C2960X/XR 24P 1Y | Enterprise Licensing — C29603-DNAC1E-1Y

Keep access-layer switching aligned to policy with Cisco DNA Center Essentials term licensing for Catalyst 2960X/XR 24-port deployments. This 1-year subscription is built for organizations that want centralized visibility, streamlined operations, and consistent network intent without moving into higher-cost feature sets they do not need. For infrastructure teams, the value is operational discipline. Essentials licensing helps anchor day-to-day management around Cisco DNA Center workflows, giving administrators a clearer path to monitor, provision, and maintain supported switching environments. That matters when the network must stay predictable across branch, campus, and distributed enterprise sites. This term license is a practical fit for refresh cycles, budget-controlled procurement, and environments where the switching hardware is already standardized. It supports a cleaner software acquisition model than perpetual add-ons, while preserving the control plane alignment needed for Cisco-managed access networks. For teams comparing options, DNAC1 Essentials is the right level when the goal is to improve operational consistency and visibility on Catalyst 2960X/XR platforms without paying for capabilities reserved for more complex deployments. Ideal For Standardizing access-layer management across Catalyst 2960X/XR campus switches Renewing Cisco DNA Center licensing for a 24-port switching estate Supporting branch network operations with annual software licensing Aligning procurement to a defined 1-year software subscription cycle Why This Product 1 Essentials tier for controlled feature scope 2 1-year term for predictable renewal planning 3 Built for Catalyst 2960X/XR 24-port platforms 4 More focused than higher-tier DNA Center subscriptions