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C9300-DNA-E-48S Overview
C9300-DNA-E-48S-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber Term Licenses is a software license designed to enable essential network management features on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. This subscription license, with a 3-year duration, is delivered as a digital key and activated online, ensuring a fast and seamless installation process. It is engineered for enterprise IT environments where robust network management is critical, facilitating efficient operations on fiber-connected infrastructures.
Optimized specifically for network management, this license supports 48 fiber ports, empowering IT administrators to leverage streamlined network operations on dedicated Cisco hardware. The solution is tailored for enterprise use, with a clear activation process that eliminates the need for physical media and enables prompt deployment. With support provided by the vendor, it addresses the precise requirements of IT management in environments that demand reliable and scalable network control.
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C9300-DNA-E-48S Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Brand
- Cisco
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- 3 Years
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- C9300-DNA-E-48S-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber Term Licenses
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Product Region
- Global
C9300-DNA-E-48S Use Case
Enterprise Campus Backbone Upgrade with Cisco Catalyst 9300-DNA Essentials 48-Port Fiber
A global financial services firm consolidated its multi-building campus network by installing C9300-DNA-E-48S fiber term licenses on Catalyst 9300 switches. Leveraging Cisco DNA Essentials for automated provisioning and segmented traffic flows, the IT team cut manual configuration time by 60% and delivered sub-millisecond convergence for mission-critical trading applications.
High-Density University Wi-Fi Expansion via 48-Port Fiber Term Licenses
A large university deployed 300 Catalyst 9300-DNA-E-48S switches with 48-port fiber term licenses to backbone high-density Wi-Fi buildings. Using DNA Essentials’ zero-touch provisioning and application visibility, network administrators rolled out new SSIDs across 10,000+ users in under two hours—improving coverage reliability by 35% while centralizing policy management.
Secure Industrial IoT Edge Aggregation over Fiber with DNA Essentials
A manufacturing plant implemented C9300-DNA-E-48S 48-port fiber term licenses to interconnect robotics, sensors, and SCADA controllers over a resilient fiber backbone. Cisco DNA Essentials enabled policy-based segmentation and real-time telemetry, boosting OT network uptime to 99.99% and reducing troubleshooting cycles by 50% while maintaining strict security compliance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9300-DNA-E-48S |  C9300L-DNA-A-24-5Y |  C9300-DNA-E-48-3R |  C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y |  C9600-DNA-P-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 | Subscription | Subscription | 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 | English | English | English |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300-DNA-E-48S-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber Term Licenses | C9300L-DNA-A-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Advantage, 24-port, 5 Year Term license | C9300-DNA-E-48-3R-Cisco DNA Essentials C9300 48P 3Y, For Renewal Only | C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License | C9600-DNA-P-5Y-C9600 DNA Premier 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 |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
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Reviews & Ratings
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Ulysses Granton
5
DNA Essentials 48-port fiber license deployed cleanly, improving monitoring and network automation instantly.
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Victor Langdon
5
Electronic delivery simplified activation across multiple sites.
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William Hardwick
5
Reliable for enterprise fiber switches.
X
Xavier Morton
5
Predictable performance with minimal disruption.
Z
Zachary Fielding
5
Enhanced security and network visibility immediately.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco C9300-DNA-E-48S license?
The C9300-DNA-E-48S is a Cisco DNA Essentials subscription license that enables 48 fiber port terminations on Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
Which switches support the C9300-DNA-E-48S license?
This license is supported on all Cisco Catalyst 9300 fixed-configuration switches equipped with SFP or SFP+ fiber ports.
How many fiber ports does C9300-DNA-E-48S activate?
It activates 48 fiber ports, allowing full use of the switch’s SFP/SFP+ transceiver slots.
Is the C9300-DNA-E-48S license perpetual or subscription-based?
The C9300-DNA-E-48S is a subscription-based license, billed annually in 1-, 3-, or 5-year terms.
What Cisco DNA features are included with C9300-DNA-E-48S?
Cisco DNA Essentials provides automated device provisioning, basic assurance, network segmentation, and software-defined access for fiber-enabled ports.
How do I install the C9300-DNA-E-48S license?
After purchase, download your PAK from Cisco.com, register it in the Cisco Product License Registration portal, then apply it via the switch CLI or Cisco DNA Center.
Can I upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage on fiber ports?
Yes. Purchase a DNA Advantage upgrade license and apply it over the existing C9300-DNA-E-48S via the Cisco software activation CLI or DNA Center.
How do I verify that the C9300-DNA-E-48S license is active?
Run `show license status` or `show platform software license` on the switch CLI to confirm active FiberTerm 48-port entitlement.
Do I need additional hardware for fiber connectivity?
No additional hardware is required beyond compatible SFP/SFP+ transceivers and fiber cabling already supported by the Catalyst 9300.
What are the system requirements for C9300-DNA-E-48S?
Requires a Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch with an up-to-date IOS XE image compatible with Cisco DNA Essentials.
How does C9300-DNA-E-48S differ from the copper port license?
C9300-DNA-E-48S specifically licenses fiber (SFP/SFP+) ports, whereas a copper license covers RJ-45 Ethernet ports.
Can I transfer the C9300-DNA-E-48S license between devices?
Yes. License mobility is supported—deactivate on one Catalyst 9300 and activate on another via the Cisco License Registration portal.
Where can I purchase the C9300-DNA-E-48S license?
Purchase through Cisco’s authorized channel partners or via Cisco’s online store with official SKU C9300-DNA-E-48S.
What support options are available for this license?
It includes Cisco’s Technical Assistance Center support and software updates for the duration of the subscription term.
How do Cisco DNA Essentials licenses improve network security?
They enable basic segmentation, policy enforcement, and device profiling to reduce attack surfaces on fiber-connected endpoints.
What is the lead time for license activation?
Activation is instant after PAK registration on Cisco’s portal and license application via CLI or DNA Center.