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C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y Overview
C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port, 5 Year Term License is a network management software solution designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches. This license enables advanced network management capabilities, ensuring optimal performance and enhanced security for enterprise networks while integrating seamlessly with Cisco’s hardware ecosystem.
Developed as a subscription-based software license, this 5 Year Term License is targeted for IT administration in enterprise and business environments, with delivery via a digital key and an online activation process. It is tailored for network management use cases on dedicated Cisco platforms, providing robust control over network operations without reliance on general-purpose operating systems like Windows, macOS, or Linux.
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C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- 5 Years
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- N/A
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port, 5 Year Term License
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y Use Case
Campus LAN Automation and Assurance with Cisco DNA Essentials
A multinational enterprise deploys Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches with the C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y license across its 24-building campus to automate VLAN provisioning, enforce consistent security policies, and leverage real-time telemetry. By using DNA Center’s Assurance and Automation features, IT teams achieve 40% faster network deployments, proactive issue detection, and sustained 99.99% uptime over the 5-year term.
Zero-Touch Secure Branch Deployment for Retail Chains
A national retail chain uses the C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y license on 24-port Catalyst 9300 switches to enable Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) at 150 remote stores. Branch routers automatically download consistent security and QoS policies from Cisco DNA Center, reducing onsite setup time by 70% and maintaining uniform compliance and threat protection across all locations.
Dynamic IoT Onboarding and Network Segmentation in Healthcare
A hospital integrates hundreds of medical IoT devices using the Cisco Catalyst 9300 with the C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y license to automate device discovery, apply policy-based segmentation, and isolate traffic for compliance. This solution streamlines device onboarding by 60%, enforces real-time security policies, and ensures HIPAA compliance throughout the 5-year subscription term.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y |  C9500-DNA-L-P-5Y |  C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y |  C9300-DNA-P-48-7Y |  C9500-DNA-E-3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 Years | N/A | 5 Years | N/A | 3 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | Web-Based | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform |
| 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 | English | 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 | N/A | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port, 5 Year Term License | C9500-DNA-L-P-5Y-C9500 DNA Premier 12Q/16X / 24Y4C 5Year Term License | C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port, 5 Year Term License | C9300-DNA-P-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Premier, 48-Port, 7 Year Term License | C9500-DNA-E-3Y-DNA Essential 3 Year License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
Q
Quade Hollister
4
Reliable activation and stable performance across multiple sites.
R
Ross Whitman
5
Improved analytics and network automation features instantly.
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Stefan Brookstone
5
Cisco licensing simplified long-term access management.
T
Trevor Maddox
5
Good investment for predictable enterprise switch functionality.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y product?
The Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y is a 5-year term license for Cisco DNA Essentials, designed for Catalyst 9300 switches with 24 ports. It enables policy-based automation, analytics and basic security features.
Which features are included in the DNA Essentials license?
DNA Essentials provides network automation, assurance, basic security, device lifecycle management, and integration with Cisco DNA Center for simplified operations.
How long is the Cisco DNA Essentials 24-port license valid?
This license is valid for a 5-year term from the activation date and must be renewed or upgraded before expiration.
What switches are supported by the C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y license?
The license supports all Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches with up to 24 ports per switch when running compatible IOS XE software.
Can I upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage?
Yes. You can upgrade your DNA Essentials license to DNA Advantage at any time by purchasing an upgrade SKU and applying a new Smart Account entitlement.
Do I need additional hardware to use the DNA Essentials license?
No additional hardware is required; you only need a Catalyst 9300 switch, a valid DNA Essentials entitlement, and Cisco DNA Center for management.
How do I activate my 5-year DNA Essentials license?
Log into your Cisco Smart Account, allocate the entitlement to the target switch, then synchronize your device with Cisco DNA Center or via CLI license install commands.
Is software support and updates included with this license?
Yes. DNA Essentials includes software updates, patches and standard Cisco TAC support for the duration of the 5-year term.
Can I renew the license after the 5-year term ends?
Yes. You can renew by ordering a new term license before expiration to ensure continuous feature access and support.
Is the DNA Essentials license transferable between devices?
Entitlements are tied to Smart Account allocations and can be reassigned to another Catalyst 9300 switch following Cisco’s transfer guidelines.
How does Cisco DNA Essentials improve network security?
It offers basic threat detection, encrypted traffic analytics and policy-based access control to enforce segmentation and reduce attack surfaces.
Which management tools work with DNA Essentials?
DNA Essentials is managed through Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure (limited features) and CLI via IOS XE on Catalyst 9300.
How does billing work for the 5-year term license?
You are invoiced upfront for the full 5-year entitlement, covering both software feature access and support for the term.
Where can I purchase or configure the C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y license?
You can purchase through authorized Cisco partners, direct Cisco sales or Cisco Commerce Workspace and configure via your Cisco Smart Account.
How do I check the status of my DNA Essentials license?
Use the 'show license status' command on the switch or check Cisco DNA Center’s inventory dashboard to view license health and expiration.