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C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license
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C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y Overview
C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license is a network management software license designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches. It provides IT administrators with the essential capabilities to monitor, manage, and secure network operations on a 48-port device, ensuring robust performance in enterprise environments.
This term license, valid for 7 years, is delivered via a digital key and activated online, making it compatible with modern smart licensing systems. Ideal for enterprise IT management use cases, this subscription-based network management solution is tailored for deployment on dedicated Cisco hardware, with support provided in English and electronic delivery ensuring a streamlined activation process.
C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y price is $1,712.00, a 44.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $3,091.00. C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Brand
- Cisco
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Product Region
- Global
C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y Use Case
Automated IoT Security Segmentation with C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials
In a manufacturing plant deploying hundreds of IoT sensors, the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license powers Cisco DNA Center–driven micro-segmentation. IT defines security groups centrally and pushes policies to all 48 ports, reducing lateral threat exposure by 85%, ensuring industrial compliance, and cutting manual config time by 70%.
Dynamic BYOD & Guest Access Management with C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y License
A large university campus leverages the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials license on 48-port Catalyst 9300 switches to automate BYOD and guest Wi-Fi onboarding. Integrated with Cisco ISE profiling, devices are instantly classified and placed into role-based VLANs, slashing on-network provisioning time by 50%, boosting user visibility by 95%, and proactively blocking policy violations.
Zero-Touch Provisioning & Assurance for Multi-Branch Retail Using C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y
A nationwide retail chain uses the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license to enable zero-touch provisioning via Cisco DNA Center across new store sites. Consistent QoS and security policies deploy in under 30 minutes per branch, reducing rollout costs by 60%, guaranteeing uniform compliance, and accelerating issue resolution with AI-driven network assurance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y |  C9300-DNA-E-48-1R |  C9500-DNA-P-5Y |  C9500-DNA-L-E-A-7 |  OA-C9500-DNAP7Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Volume | Subscription |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 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 | Multilingual | English | English |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license | C9300-DNA-E-48-1R-1YR DNA ESSENTIALS C9300 48PORT RNWL ONLY | C9500-DNA-P-5Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC ,5Year Term License | C9500-DNA-L-E-A-7-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 7 Year License - Low | OA-C9500-DNAP7Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC,7Year Term License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
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Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
X
Xander Wilcox
5
Seven-year DNA Essentials license provided consistent 48-port performance.
Y
York Bennett
5
Electronic activation was quick and reliable.
Z
Zane Rutherford
5
Improved automation and monitoring features immediately.
A
Alistair Greene
5
Reliable Cisco licensing for enterprise access.
B
Benedict Lawson
5
Good long-term investment for core and access layers.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y license?
The Cisco C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y is a 7-year term software license for the Catalyst 9300 series that provides DNA Essentials features on a 48-port switch.
Which features are included in the DNA Essentials license?
DNA Essentials includes network automation, basic analytics, device profiling, policy-based segmentation and centralized management with Cisco DNA Center.
How many ports does the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y support?
This license applies to the Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch model with 48 fixed Ethernet ports, supporting up to 1G per port.
What is the term length of the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y license?
The license term is 7 years from the date of activation, after which renewal is required to retain DNA Essentials features.
How does DNA Essentials benefit my network?
DNA Essentials streamlines operations with policy automation, enhances visibility via network analytics and reduces manual tasks through centralized control.
Is the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y compatible with Cisco DNA Center?
Yes. DNA Essentials requires Cisco DNA Center (on-premises or virtual) for policy management, telemetry collection and feature orchestration.
How do I activate the Cisco DNA Essentials license?
Log into Cisco Smart Software Manager, register your switch serial number, claim the license, then apply the DNA-Essentials term to your device.
Can I upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage?
Yes. You can migrate by purchasing the DNA Advantage upgrade SKU and applying it through Cisco Smart Software Manager on the same appliance.
What hardware or software prerequisites are required?
Ensure your Catalyst 9300 series runs IOS XE 16.6 or later and that Cisco DNA Center is deployed with connectivity to your switch.
How do I renew the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y license?
Purchase a new term license before expiration, then renew your entitlement in Cisco Smart Software Manager to avoid feature interruption.
Where can I purchase the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y license?
Authorized Cisco partners and resellers, as well as the Cisco Commerce Workspace, offer the C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y SKU.
Does DNA Essentials include security features?
DNA Essentials offers basic segmentation and policy-based access control, but advanced security requires the DNA Advantage license or Cisco Secure portfolio.
What support options are included with this license?
This license includes software updates and access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for the full 7-year term.
How does licensing consumption work?
Licenses are consumed per switch chassis; a single C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y covers one 48-port Catalyst 9300 device for 7 years.
Can I transfer the license to another switch?
Yes, you can rehost the license to a replacement or upgraded Catalyst 9300 device via Cisco Smart Software Manager within the term period.
What are common use cases for DNA Essentials?
DNA Essentials is ideal for mid-sized campuses, enterprise branch connectivity and networks needing automation, basic analytics and centralized policy.