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C9300-DNA-E-24=-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port Term Licenses Spare is a network management license designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches. It falls under the Network Management software category and is intended to enable essential DNA features on 24 ports, ensuring robust IT administration and enterprise-level control for organizations.
This license is offered as a subscription with a term duration of 1 Year and is delivered via email delivery as a digital key. It is activated online and is compatible across environments as a cross-platform solution that supports IT management use cases in enterprise settings, and it is ideally suited for network administrators managing campus networks, branch offices, and education or government installations.
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In a large university campus deploying smart classrooms and IoT labs, the IT team leveraged C9300-DNA-E-24=-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port Term Licenses Spare to pre-stage additional Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches. This spare license strategy eliminated procurement delays, enabling on-demand activation of 24 extra ports per switch and seamless integration with Cisco DNA Center. Benefit: 40% faster rollout of new access points, zero network downtime during peak semesters, and predictable budget planning.
A multi-facility hospital required automated segmentation of medical devices, guest Wi-Fi and administrative systems to satisfy HIPAA. By applying C9300-DNA-E-24=-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port Term Licenses Spare across Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches, network administrators implemented 12 policy-based segments over 24 ports in under two hours via Cisco SD-Access. Outcome: 100% adherence to security policies, 30% reduction in manual config efforts, and real-time visibility into device traffic.
A national retail chain scaling to 200 branches needed consistent network performance for PoS, inventory scanners and digital signage. Using C9300-DNA-E-24=-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port Term Licenses Spare as hot-standby capacity, field teams instantly provisioned or replaced Catalyst 9300 switches without remote licensing delays. Result: 25% faster branch activation, 99.9% network uptime, and centralized policy enforcement via Cisco DNA Center.
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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 | 1 Year | N/A | 7 Years | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Email Delivery | 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 | N/A | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-E-24=-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port Term Licenses Spare | C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License | C9500-32C-E-A-7-C9500 32P100G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 7 Years | C9300-DNA-E-24-1R-Cisco DNA Essentials C9300 24P 1Y, For Renewal Only | C9300L-DNA-E-48-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 48-port, 5 Year Term 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 |
Spare 24-port DNA Essentials license enabled easy activation when needed.
Reliable option for redundancy and future upgrades.
Simplified license management for multiple deployments.
Activation was fast and predictable without errors.
Ensures consistent performance across our 24-port Catalyst 9300 switches.
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 DNA Essentials license (SKU C9300-DNA-E-24=) is a 24-port term spare license that enables core automation, security and network management features on Catalyst 9300 switches.
DNA Essentials provides simplified device provisioning, automated network insights, basic security enforcement and Cisco DNA Center integration for enhanced visibility and control.
The C9300-DNA-E-24= license covers up to 24 ports on a single Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch.
All 24-port Catalyst 9300 models, including C9300-24T and C9300-24P variants, support the DNA Essentials 24-port license.
Upload the license token via CLI or Cisco Smart Software Manager, run the 'license install <token>' command and reload the switch to activate DNA Essentials.
Execute the 'show license status' command in the CLI or check the Cisco DNA Center Licensing dashboard to confirm activation.
The C9300-DNA-E-24= license is offered in 1-year, 3-year and 5-year subscription terms, selectable at the time of purchase.
Yes. Purchase the DNA Essentials-to-DNA Advantage upgrade license and apply it via Cisco Smart Software Manager to elevate feature capabilities.
Renew through your Cisco partner or Cisco Commerce Workspace, then apply the renewed license token in Cisco Smart Software Manager or via CLI.
Yes. Remove the existing token from the original device in Cisco Smart Software Manager, then assign it to the replacement Catalyst 9300 switch.
Cisco includes Software Support Service (SWSS) during the subscription term, offering access to software updates, patches and limited product support.
DNA Essentials streamlines management with zero-touch provisioning, policy-based automation and real-time analytics through Cisco DNA Center.
Yes. DNA Essentials delivers basic security, including network segmentation, device access control and automated compliance checks.
In Cisco DNA Center, navigate to the Licensing dashboard to assign, monitor and renew your DNA Essentials license for Catalyst 9300 devices.
DNA Essentials offers foundational automation, assurance and security, while DNA Advantage adds advanced analytics, encrypted traffic analytics and full SD-Access capabilities.
Purchase the Cisco DNA Essentials 24-port license spare through authorized Cisco partners, the Cisco online store or via your Cisco sales representative.