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C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y
C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port, 5 Year Term License
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C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port, 5 Year Term License is a network management software solution designed for advanced IT environments. Built to empower enterprises in managing and optimizing their network infrastructure, this Cisco license enables comprehensive monitoring and automated configuration on Catalyst devices, ensuring seamless integration with existing network systems and supporting on-premises deployment.
This term license, delivered as a digital key through electronic distribution, provides software activation via an online process for a dedicated Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch with 48 ports. Ideal for enterprise IT administrators, the license is compatible with Cisco’s IOS XE software and is engineered for mission-critical network management without needing specific end-user operating system interaction.
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A global financial institution deploys Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches with the C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials 48-Port, 5 Year Term License to segment guest, employee and PCI-DSS traffic across its campus network. The DNA Essentials license automates VLAN provisioning and enforces policy-based access controls, delivering end-to-end isolation, real-time threat containment and audit-ready compliance reporting. Benefit: reduces security incidents by 40%, accelerates compliance audits by 50% and lowers operational overhead.
A national retail chain uses Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches paired with the C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y 5-year DNA Essentials license to onboard 200 branch locations. IT teams leverage Plug-and-Play and Cisco DNA Center to automatically apply standard switching templates, QoS profiles and inventory tracking over the 48 Ethernet ports. Benefit: cuts branch provisioning time from days to under 30 minutes, ensures consistent policy enforcement and saves $2M in deployment costs over five years.
A global automotive manufacturer integrates smart sensors and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) on the factory floor using Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches with the C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y license. Cisco DNA Essentials enables centralized IoT device onboarding, role-based access control and real-time health monitoring for 48-port edge uplinks. Benefit: improves operational efficiency by 35%, reduces unplanned downtime by 25% and provides a unified dashboard for proactive maintenance.
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 C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y |  C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 |  C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y |  C9300-DNA-A-24S-5Y |  C9200-DNA-P-24-1R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 Years | N/A | N/A | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Web-Based |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Email Delivery |
| 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port, 5 Year Term License | C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR C9500 24P25G ESSEN TO ADVANTAGE UPG | C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license | C9300-DNA-A-24S-5Y-C9300 DNA Advantage, 24-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License | C9200-DNA-P-24-1R-Cisco DNA Premier C920024P 1Y, For Renewal Only |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Five-year DNA Essentials license provided reliable performance on 48-port switches.
Electronic delivery made deployment seamless and efficient.
Stable performance with advanced monitoring features unlocked.
Cisco licensing ensured predictable Layer 3 capabilities.
Good long-term license for enterprise access networks.
The C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y is a five-year subscription license for Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches that enables core network automation, assurance, and policy enforcement across 48 ports via DNA Center.
This license is compatible with all Cisco Catalyst 9300 series 48-port fixed configuration switches running IOS XE Release 16.9 or later.
DNA Essentials provides centralized automation, device provisioning, compliance enforcement, network assurance, basic security policies, and software image management.
DNA Essentials covers automation and basic assurance features; DNA Advantage adds advanced analytics, software-defined access, encrypted traffic analytics, and segment routing.