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C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y Overview
C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-port, 7 Year Term license is a network management software license designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches. It falls under the Network Management category and is provided as a digital key delivered via electronic software delivery, ensuring a streamlined online activation process. This license is subscription-based and tailored for IT administrators who require sophisticated network configuration, monitoring, and control within enterprise environments.
C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials is compatible with Cisco’s IOS XE platform and is intended for organizations ranging from SMBs to large enterprises. The license supports use cases in IT management by offering a long-term (7-year) term solution with vendor-supported updates and assistance. Delivered digitally and activated online, it fulfills the needs of businesses that require reliable, secure, and scalable network management solutions.
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C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- N/A
- 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
- N/A
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-port, 7 Year Term license
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y Use Case
Automated Campus Network Provisioning & Policy Enforcement
In a global enterprise campus with 3,000+ wired and wireless endpoints, IT teams deploy 24-port Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches licensed with C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y to automate VLAN segmentation, user-role policies and software-defined access via Cisco DNA Center. This streamlined provisioning reduces configuration time by 70%, ensures consistent security compliance across 40 buildings and delivers centralized policy management for seven years of predictable operations.
Secure IoT & OT Segmentation in Manufacturing
A high-volume manufacturing facility uses Catalyst 9300 24-port switches under the C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y license to onboard and isolate 500+ IoT sensors and SCADA controllers. Cisco DNA Essentials enables zero-touch network access, dynamic microsegmentation and continuous threat detection, resulting in a 95% reduction in attack surface, seamless device provisioning and compliance with industry security standards over a seven-year lifecycle.
Branch Office Unified Access & Analytics
A national retail chain equips 150 branch locations with 24-port Catalyst 9300 switches licensed for DNA Essentials on a seven-year term to deliver converged wired/wireless access. Using Cisco DNA Center templates, application-aware QoS and real-time health analytics, IT accelerates branch deployment by 40%, boosts network uptime by 30% and consistently optimizes in-store customer experience through predictable, policy-driven connectivity.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y |  C1-C9500-TRK-7Y |  C9300-DNA-P-48S-5Y |  C9600-DNA-A-5Y |  C9300L-DNA-A-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 1 Year |
| 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 | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | Cross-Platform | N/A | Cross-Platform | 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 | 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-port, 7 Year Term license | C1-C9500-TRK-7Y-Cisco ONE Subscription SKU 7Y | C9300-DNA-P-48S-5Y-C9300 DNA Premier, 48-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License | C9600-DNA-A-5Y-5YR LICS CATALYST 9600 DNA ADVANTAGE | C9300L-DNA-A-24-C9300L Cisco DNA Advantage, 24-port Term Licenses |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Oswald Fisher
5
Electronic delivery made deployment effortless.
P
Perry Whitman
5
Reliable activation and consistent performance.
Q
Quincy Marshall
5
Improved network visibility and automation.
R
Rupert Ellwood
5
Good investment for predictable long-term access functionality.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y license?
The Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y is a 7-year subscription for Cisco DNA Essentials on a 24-port Catalyst 9300 switch, enabling core automation, security, and lifecycle management features.
What features are included in the DNA Essentials license?
Cisco DNA Essentials provides policy-based network automation, device provisioning, basic analytics and assurance, software upgrades, and Cisco TAC support.
How many ports does the C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y license support?
This license covers all 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switch.
What is the term length of the Cisco DNA Essentials license?
The C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y subscription term is 7 years, which includes software updates and technical support for the duration.
How does DNA Essentials differ from DNA Advantage?
DNA Essentials offers core automation, security, and lifecycle management, while DNA Advantage adds advanced analytics, SD-Access, and threat detection capabilities.
Is Cisco DNA Center required to use the DNA Essentials license?
Yes. Cisco DNA Center is the centralized management and orchestration platform for deploying and monitoring DNA Essentials features.
How do I activate my C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y license?
Register the license in Cisco Smart Software Manager, assign it to your Catalyst 9300 device, and synchronize with Cisco DNA Center to activate.
Can I upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage?
Yes. Purchase a DNA Advantage subscription term, then convert your existing Essentials license through Smart Software Manager or a Cisco partner.
What are the benefits of a 7-year term license?
A 7-year term ensures uninterrupted access to software enhancements, security updates, and Cisco TAC support at predictable costs.
How are software updates delivered with this license?
Software updates and patches are available via Cisco DNA Center and the Cisco Software Download portal throughout the 7-year term.
Is technical support included with the DNA Essentials license?
Yes. Cisco TAC support and online resources are included for the entire 7-year subscription term.
How do I renew my DNA Essentials license after 7 years?
Order a renewal subscription through Cisco or an authorized partner and update the term in Cisco Smart Software Manager.
What is the part number for the C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y license?
The Cisco ordering part number for this product is C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y, covering a 24-port Catalyst 9300 with a 7-year DNA Essentials term.
How is pricing structured for the 7-year license?
Pricing is based on the list price per device multiplied by the 7-year term factor; volume discounts are available through Cisco partners.
Which Catalyst 9300 models are compatible with this license?
All Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches equipped with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports support the C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y subscription.