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C9300-DNA-E-24S Overview
C9300-DNA-E-24S-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port Fiber Term Licenses provide comprehensive network management functionality designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300 series devices. This network management license is a subscription-based offering available on a 1 Year term, delivered via a digital key with online activation, and is ideally suited for enterprises and IT administrators seeking to enhance device performance and connectivity in complex network environments.
Engineered for integration with Cisco’s advanced network operating systems, this license supports fiber termination across 24 ports and is optimized for environments where robust IT management and reliable connectivity are critical. It is deployed as a downloadable license key, ensuring seamless and secure activation for enterprise, education, and government use, with vendor support and global compliance built into the overall solution.
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C9300-DNA-E-24S Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- 1 Year
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- N/A
- Platform Compatibility
- Cross-Platform
- 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-24S-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port Fiber Term Licenses
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C9300-DNA-E-24S Use Case
Campus Network Uplink Acceleration with C9300-DNA-E-24S DNA Essentials, 24-Port Fiber Term Licenses
Scenario: A large university campus experiences persistent congestion on its copper uplinks as lecture halls, research labs and student residences demand ever-growing bandwidth. By deploying Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches equipped with C9300-DNA-E-24S DNA Essentials, 24-Port Fiber Term Licenses, IT teams establish a resilient 10 GbE fiber backbone across all buildings. Integration with Cisco DNA Center enables automated Quality of Service (QoS) policies, real-time telemetry and zero-touch provisioning of SFP modules. Benefit: Network throughput improves by over 40%, mean time to resolution drops by 60% through AI-driven assurance, and policy-driven segmentation ensures regulatory compliance for research data.
Industrial IoT Segmentation in Smart Manufacturing with C9300-DNA-E-24S
Scenario: A global manufacturer must securely onboard hundreds of IIoT sensors and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) across its production lines. Leveraging Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches and C9300-DNA-E-24S DNA Essentials, 24-Port Fiber Term Licenses, the plant establishes dedicated fiber uplinks to machine zones, enforces micro-segmentation via Cisco DNA Center, and applies real-time threat detection with Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA). Benefit: Unauthorized device access incidents drop by 30%, network downtime shrinks by 20% thanks to proactive fault alerts, and maintenance teams gain unified visibility into device status for predictive servicing.
Multi-Branch Retail WAN Aggregation Using C9300-DNA-E-24S Fiber Licenses
Scenario: A nationwide retail chain operates 50 branch stores that replicate inventory, POS transactions and video feeds to two regional data centers nightly. By installing Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches with C9300-DNA-E-24S DNA Essentials, 24-Port Fiber Term Licenses, the network team builds a high-speed fiber ring with dynamic routing and segment-based SD-Access fabrics. Automated software updates and template-driven policy rollout through Cisco DNA Center streamline operations. Benefit: Data synchronization windows shrink from 6 hours to under 2 hours, WAN throughput increases by 55%, and IT overhead reduces by 25% through centralized provisioning and continuous compliance checks.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9300-DNA-E-24S |  C9300-DNA-A-24-7R |  C9500-NW-1A |  C9200-DE-48-SMSK |  C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Perpetual | Subscription | Subscription |
| License Duration | 1 Year | N/A | Lifetime | 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 | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Web-Based | N/A |
| 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 | English | English | English | Multilingual | 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 | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-E-24S-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port Fiber Term Licenses | C9300-DNA-A-24-7R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9300 24P 7Y, For Renewal Only | C9500-NW-1A-ELA C9500 NETWORK STACK ADVANTAGE | C9200-DE-48-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials C9200 48P SMS-K | C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-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 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
G
Gordon Hemsley
4
Simple licensing with dependable Cisco reliability.
H
Harold Whitman
5
Met operational needs without unnecessary complexity.
I
Ian Broadmoor
5
Good option for fiber-based access deployments.
J
Julian Redwick
5
Consistent and predictable behavior.
Questions & Answers
What is Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24S?
The Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24S is a subscription license for Catalyst 9300 switches, delivering Cisco DNA Essentials features and entitling up to 24 fiber ports for network automation and assurance.
How many fiber ports does the C9300-DNA-E-24S support?
The C9300-DNA-E-24S entitles activation of up to 24 SFP/SFP+ fiber ports on Catalyst 9300-series switches for Cisco DNA Essentials capabilities.
What features are included in Cisco DNA Essentials for Catalyst 9300?
Cisco DNA Essentials provides network automation, device insights, basic security, policy management, and limited software-defined access for wired and fiber networks.
Is the Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24S a perpetual license?
The C9300-DNA-E-24S is a subscription-based license available in 1-, 3-, or 5-year terms; it is not a perpetual license.
How do I install Cisco DNA Essentials 24-Port Fiber Licenses on Catalyst 9300?
Install via Cisco Smart Software Manager: register your Smart Account token, apply licensing commands on the IOS XE CLI, then verify with ‘show license status.’
Can I upgrade Cisco DNA Essentials to Cisco DNA Advantage?
Yes. Upgrade by ordering a Cisco DNA Advantage upgrade SKU or by converting your license in the Cisco Smart Software Manager portal.
What are the network requirements for C9300-DNA-E-24S?
Requires Catalyst 9300-series hardware with IOS XE, Smart Licensing enabled, connectivity to Cisco CSSM, and minimum RAM/CPU per Cisco specifications.
Does Cisco DNA Essentials support software-defined access (SD-Access)?
Cisco DNA Essentials includes basic automation and limited SD-Access features; full SD-Access requires a Cisco DNA Advantage license.
How do I renew my Cisco DNA Essentials license?
Renew via Cisco Smart Software Manager or an authorized partner by purchasing a new term subscription and updating your Smart Account license token.
What technical support is available for Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24S?
The subscription includes 24/7 Cisco TAC support, access to software updates, and extensive online documentation and learning resources.
What are the benefits of Cisco DNA Essentials for fiber networks?
DNA Essentials accelerates deployment, simplifies fiber-port provisioning, delivers real-time device insights, and reduces operational complexity across the network.
What is the difference between Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24S and C9300-DNA-A-24S?
DNA Essentials (E) offers core automation, assurance, and policy capabilities; DNA Advantage (A) adds full SD-Access, advanced security, analytics, and orchestration.
Are license activation keys included with SKU C9300-DNA-E-24S?
Yes. License tokens and activation keys are delivered electronically via Cisco Smart Software Manager once your Cisco C9300-DNA-E-24S order is processed.
How long is the term license valid?
Cisco DNA Essentials subscriptions for SKU C9300-DNA-E-24S are available in 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year durations.
Can I use C9300-DNA-E-24S in a stacking environment?
Yes. Licenses apply per switch in a stack; each member requires its own C9300-DNA-E-24S entitlement for 24 fiber ports.
What management tools are supported by Cisco DNA Essentials?
Supported tools include Cisco DNA Center for automation and policy, Cisco Smart Software Manager for licensing, IOS XE CLI, and REST APIs.