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C9200-24-E-A-5
24-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (5Y)
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C9200-24-E-A-5-24-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (5Y) is a network management software upgrade designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches. This upgrade license shifts your device from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage, enabling enhanced network automation and advanced security features while remaining compatible with Cisco’s robust network operating system ecosystem. It is a subscription-based OEM license delivered digitally, ensuring a seamless online activation process for enterprise-grade IT administration and management.
This 5-year upgrade license supports a per-device installation and is ideally suited for enterprise environments that require reliable, scalable, and future-proof network solutions. The license is provided as an electronic delivery (ESD) with a digital key activation method, making it convenient for IT administrators to deploy on network equipment without traditional media. Its design caters to professionals in business and IT management, offering a comprehensive solution for network optimization and expansion.
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A large university campus implements the C9200-24-E-A-5-24-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (5Y) on Catalyst 9200 switches to enable Cisco DNA Center–driven micro-segmentation and identity-based policy enforcement. By leveraging Advanced license features such as SDA fabric and TrustSec, IT teams achieve granular access control, reduce lateral threat propagation by 85%, and streamline policy changes across 5,000+ endpoints, ensuring compliance and robust network security.
A Fortune 500 financial firm upgrades to the C9200-24-E-A-5-24-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (5Y) to activate Cisco DNA Assurance on its Catalyst 9200 backbone. Advanced telemetry, AI/ML-based root-cause analytics, and network health scoring accelerate fault detection and automated remediation. The solution drives a 40% reduction in mean time to repair (MTTR), delivers real-time performance insights for 200+ branch offices, and maintains 99.99% uptime across critical services.
A global retail chain deploys the C9200-24-E-A-5-24-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (5Y) on 150 Catalyst 9200 switches across 60 stores to unify network policies via Cisco DNA Center. Advanced segmentation, zero-touch provisioning, and template-based configurations cut site onboarding time by 70% and enforce PCI-DSS compliance uniformly. The upgrade ensures consistent QoS for POS systems, seamless firmware management, and centralized visibility into device inventories and policy adherence.
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 C9200-24-E-A-5 |  C9200-DNA-A-24-1R |  C9200L-DNA-E-24 |  C9300-DNA-A-24= |  C9500-DNA-24Q-E= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management |
| License Type | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Perpetual |
| License Duration | N/A | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | IT Admin | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device | N/A | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Web-Based | N/A | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | N/A | English | Multilingual | English | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | C9200-24-E-A-5-24-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (5Y) | C9200-DNA-A-24-1R-Cisco DNA Advantage C920024P 1Y, For Renewal Only | C9200L-DNA-E-24-C9200L DNA Essentials Term 24-port | C9300-DNA-A-24=-C9300 DNA Advantage, 24-Port Term Licenses Spare | C9500-DNA-24Q-E=-C9500 DNA SPARE LICENSE |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Five-year DNA Essentials to Advantage upgrade on 24-port switches activated cleanly and delivered stable features.
Electronic delivery simplified branch deployments.
Reliable Cisco licensing for small access switches.
Smooth activation and predictable performance.
Enhanced automation and monitoring features instantly.
The Cisco C9200-24-E-A-5 is a 5-year Smart License that upgrades a Catalyst 9200 24-port switch from Network and DNA Essentials to Network and DNA Advantage, unlocking advanced automation, security, and analytics features.
This license applies to Cisco Catalyst 9200 fixed-access switches with 24 ports running the Network and DNA Essentials license to upgrade them to DNA Advantage.
DNA Advantage adds advanced automation (fabric provisioning, policy-based routing), enhanced security (SecureX integration, Encrypted Traffic Analytics), micro-segmentation, and rich analytics beyond Essentials.
Assign the SKU to your Cisco Smart Account, reserve the Smart License token in Cisco Software Central, then install it on your switch via the IOS XE CLI or Cisco DNA Center for immediate activation.