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C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y
C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License
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C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License is a network management software license designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches. This subscription-based license delivers essential network operating system functionality and management features, enabling IT administrators to optimize and secure network performance. It is delivered as a digital key via electronic software delivery, with an online activation process that streamlines implementation and management in enterprise environments.
Built to integrate with Cisco hardware, this license supports advanced network management use cases for enterprises, education, and IT administration. While it is not intended for traditional desktop platforms like Windows or macOS, its value is realized in dedicated network devices where comprehensive network oversight is critical. The 48-port fiber option and 5-year term underscore its role in ensuring long-term, reliable performance across dynamic network infrastructures.
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| C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y |  C9500-32QC-E-A-3 |  IM-C9500-DNALP3Y |  C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y |  C9300L-DNA-1A-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 | 3 Years | 3 Years | 5 Years | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License | C9500-32QC-E-A-3-C9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 3 Years | IM-C9500-DNALP3Y-C9500 DNA Premier , 12Q/16X / 24Y4C , 3 Year Term License | C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port, 5 Year Term License | C9300L-DNA-1A-24-C9300L Cisco DNA Advantage, 24-port Term license, 1Y SKU |
| 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 |
DNA Essentials 48-port fiber 5-year license activated cleanly and improved automation immediately.
Electronic delivery simplified fiber branch deployments.
Reliable Cisco license for high-capacity fiber switches.
Enhanced monitoring and security features instantly.
Good long-term investment for enterprise fiber access networks.
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 DNA Essentials 48-Port Fiber 5 Year Term License (C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y) is a software subscription that delivers foundational DNA features for 48 fiber uplink ports over a five-year period.
The DNA Essentials license provides network segmentation, automation, assurance, and policy-based management through Cisco DNA Center for enhanced operational efficiency.
‘48-Port Fiber’ denotes support for up to 48 SFP/SFP+ fiber uplink modules, enabling high-speed connectivity in your access or distribution layer.
The 5 Year Term License grants full DNA Essentials functionality for five years, after which renewal is required to maintain feature access and support.
Log in to Cisco DNA Center, navigate to Licensing > Inventory, add the SKU C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y, and assign the license to the target Catalyst 9300 device for activation.
DNA Essentials offers core automation, assurance, and segmentation, while DNA Advantage adds advanced analytics, encrypted traffic analytics, and deeper policy controls.
Yes, Cisco allows contract extensions or top-up purchases to upgrade existing DNA Essentials licenses to a longer five-year term.
Yes, the five-year subscription includes Cisco Software Support Service (SWSS) for software updates and technical assistance.
Contact your Cisco reseller or log in to the Cisco Software Licensing portal to purchase a renewal SKU prior to license expiration.
All Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches with 48 fiber uplink module slots support the C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y license.
It supports 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 25 Gbps uplink speeds depending on the installed SFP or SFP+ modules.
Cisco term licenses are generally assigned to a single device and cannot be transferred until the term expires or Cisco approval is obtained.
It enforces policy-based microsegmentation, user/device profiling, and automated threat mitigation to reduce attack surfaces.
Yes, DNA Essentials provides the necessary segmentation and policy controls to deploy Cisco SD-Access overlays in the access layer.
Once assigned, DNA Essentials features automatically appear in Cisco DNA Center for centralized policy, automation, and assurance workflows.
Yes, Cisco DNA Center’s Licensing dashboard displays active term, usage, and entitlement for all assigned DNA Essentials licenses.
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