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C9300 DNA Advantage, 24-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License
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C9300-DNA-A-24S-5Y-C9300 DNA Advantage, 24-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License is a network management software license designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This license provides advanced Digital Network Architecture (DNA) features that enable enterprises and IT administrators to optimize network performance and security. It falls under the Network Management category and is delivered as a digital key for easy, online activation on Cisco hardware systems.
The license is designed for enterprise use and supports a 5-year term, making it ideal for organizations seeking long-term network visibility and automated management. It is compatible exclusively with Cisco Catalyst platforms, and while it does not operate on general-purpose platforms like Windows, macOS, or Linux, it is a vital tool for large networks in business environments. Its use cases include IT management within enterprises and large businesses, providing a simple activation process and digital delivery to ensure a streamlined deployment.
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In a multi-building enterprise campus, the Catalyst 9300 with C9300-DNA-A-24S-5Y license drives Cisco DNA Center-powered automation of provisioning, policy enforcement and real-time assurance over 24 fiber uplinks. The result: an 80% reduction in deployment time, elimination of configuration errors and sustained 99.9% network uptime.
A hospital network uses the 24-port fiber Catalyst 9300 with DNA Advantage (C9300-DNA-A-24S-5Y) to secure PHI traffic across data centers and remote clinics via a high-speed fiber backbone. Identity-based policies enforce HIPAA compliance, reduce lateral-movement risk by 90% and guarantee uninterrupted 10 Gbps performance.
A national retailer deploys the C9300-DNA-A-24S-5Y license in regional hubs, leveraging SD-Access over fiber to unify policy, security and analytics across 100+ stores. Centralized orchestration cuts branch rollout from weeks to days, lowers OPEX by 30% and delivers a consistent, secure user experience.
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| 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 | Subscription |
| License Duration | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 Years | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | N/A | 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 | N/A | N/A | Downloadable | N/A | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-A-24S-5Y-C9300 DNA Advantage, 24-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License | C9500-DNA-E-5Y-DNA Essential 5 Year License | C9200-24-E-A-5-24-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (5Y) | C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y-3YR C9300 DNA ADVANTAGE 48PORT TERM LICS | C9300L-DNA-A-24-3Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Advantage, 24-port, 1 Year Term license |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Five-year DNA Advantage 24-port fiber license activated predictably and improved network stability.
Electronic delivery was fast and reliable.
Reliable for mid-to-large branch fiber deployments.
Enhanced monitoring and security features instantly.
Good investment for long-term fiber access networks.
The SKU C9300-DNA-A-24S-5Y is a 5-year subscription for Cisco DNA Advantage on Catalyst 9300 switches with 24 SFP/SFP+ fiber ports, delivering advanced automation, security, and analytics features.
DNA Advantage provides policy-based automation, advanced security with threat-centric segmentation, encrypted traffic analytics, AI/ML-driven insights, and full Cisco IOS XE Software updates.
This license covers all 24 SFP/SFP+ fiber ports on compatible Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches.
The term license is valid for five years from the activation date.
Yes, you can renew the DNA Advantage term license through Cisco or an authorized reseller before expiry.
Activate the license using Cisco Smart Licensing via the switch CLI or Cisco DNA Center, linking your product instance to your Cisco account.
It is compatible with Catalyst 9300 models that support 24 SFP/SFP+ fiber modules; verify the switch datasheet for module compatibility.
Yes, DNA Advantage subscribers receive all Cisco IOS XE Software updates, feature releases, and security patches for the term duration.
It enables threat-centric segmentation, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), identity-based access control, and automated threat response for campus networks.
It provides intent-based policy automation, Plug and Play provisioning, SD-Access fabric, and integration with Cisco DNA Center for simplified operations.
AI/ML-driven network assurance, proactive anomaly detection, traffic pattern insights, and end-to-end visibility via Cisco DNA Center.
Yes, you receive 24/7 access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and software support for the duration of the license.
You can centrally manage the network using Cisco DNA Center for orchestrated provisioning, policy enforcement, and analytics.
It’s ideal for enterprise campus cores, distribution layers, branch aggregation, and any environment requiring advanced automation and security.
Licenses are enforced locally via Cisco Smart Licensing—once authorized, features unlock automatically on the switch.
Subscription licensing lowers upfront CAPEX, ensures continuous feature updates and support, and aligns costs with consumption over five years.