{"product_id":"cisco-dcn-essentials-n9800-modular-4-slot-1y","title":"Cisco DCN Essentials N9800 Modular 4-Slot, 1-Year","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCisco DCN Essentials Term N9800 Modular 4-Slot, 1-Year License\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCisco DCN Essentials N9800 Modular\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eenterprise-grade network controller\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for organizations requiring scalable, modular wireless and wired network management. This 4-slot modular platform delivers centralized control for distributed campus and branch networks, making it ideal for mid-to-large enterprises transitioning to software-defined networking. With a 1-year term license, you gain immediate access to essential network management capabilities without long-term commitment, enabling flexible infrastructure scaling as your organization grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-Slot Modular Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Expandable design supports multiple line cards for flexible network capacity scaling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentralized Network Management\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unified control plane for wireless, wired, and security policies across distributed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCN Essentials Licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1-year term provides core management features with option to upgrade or renew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Availability Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Redundancy options for mission-critical network operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Domain Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Manage multiple network domains from a single management interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware-Defined Networking Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports modern SDN architectures for dynamic network provisioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Class Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Optimized throughput and latency for business-critical applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCN Essentials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9800 Modular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Slot Modular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicense Term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1E1TN9800M4-1Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Management Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentralized Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular, Scalable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Cisco N9800 Modular network controller used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cisco DCN Essentials N9800 Modular serves as a \u003cstrong\u003ecentralized network management platform\u003c\/strong\u003e for enterprises managing wireless, wired, and security infrastructure across multiple locations. It provides unified policy control, device management, and network visibility for organizations adopting software-defined networking architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 4-slot modular design benefit my network?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e4-slot modular architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to customize the controller with specific line cards based on your network requirements. This flexibility enables capacity scaling without replacing the entire platform, reducing total cost of ownership and supporting network growth over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the 1-year DCN Essentials license include?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1-year term license provides access to core \u003cstrong\u003enetwork management features\u003c\/strong\u003e including centralized device control, basic policy management, and network monitoring. After the initial year, you can renew, upgrade to advanced features, or adjust licensing based on evolving business needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this controller suitable for enterprise branch networks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Cisco N9800 Modular is specifically designed for \u003cstrong\u003edistributed enterprise networks\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting multiple branch locations with centralized management. Its modular design and scalability make it ideal for organizations with complex, multi-site network requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CISCO SYSTEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41639356563531,"sku":"C1E1TN9800M4-1Y","price":16628.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Cisco-DCN-Essentials-N9800-Modular-4-Slot-1-Year.png?v=1788297208","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/cisco-dcn-essentials-n9800-modular-4-slot-1y","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}