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C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y Overview
C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 24-port, 5 Year Term license provides a subscription-based network management solution tailored for enterprise-level IT infrastructures. This license is designed for integration with Cisco Catalyst platforms, delivered electronically via a digital key and activated online to ensure rapid deployment and streamlined network operations.
Built specifically for organizations requiring long-term network assurance and automation, the 5-year term license offers essential tools for IT administration and network optimization. Its focus on robust network management makes it an ideal choice for enterprises, education institutions, and government entities seeking reliable, digitally delivered software that integrates seamlessly into existing Cisco environments.
C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y price is $575.00, a 52.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,203.00. C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- 5 Years
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- N/A
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- 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
- C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 24-port, 5 Year Term license
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y Use Case
Automated Zero-Touch Deployment for Multi-Site Retail with C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials
A national retailer deploys 24-port Catalyst 9300L switches with C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials to achieve zero-touch provisioning and consistent policy enforcement across 50 stores. Benefit: 80% faster rollout, 99.9% network uptime, and 50% reduction in IT deployment costs.
Secure IoT Device Onboarding and Segmentation in Smart Manufacturing Environments
A smart factory uses 24-port Catalyst 9300L switches licensed with C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials to automate profiling and VLAN segmentation for 200+ IIoT devices. Outcome: 60% reduction in attack surface, compliance with industrial security standards, and 30% increase in production availability.
Centralized Access and Guest Management for University Campus Networks
A multi-building university leverages 24-port Catalyst 9300L switches with Cisco DNA Essentials to automate access point provisioning, policy-based QoS, and self-service guest onboarding. Result: 50% faster AP deployments, consistent user experience across 10 buildings, and real-time network analytics for proactive management.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y |  C9300-DNA-P-48S-7Y |  OA-C9500-DNAP1Y |  C9500-DNA-L-P-3Y |  C9300L-DNA-E-24-7Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 1 Year | 3 Years | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Web-Based | 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 | Downloadable | N/A | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 24-port, 5 Year Term license | C9300-DNA-P-48S-7Y-C9300 DNA Premier, 48-Port Fiber, 7 Year Term License | OA-C9500-DNAP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/ 24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC ,1Yr Term License | C9500 DNA Premier 12Q/16X / 24Y4C 3Year Term License | C9300L-DNA-E-24-7Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 24-port, 7 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 |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jonas Whitmore
4
Electronic delivery simplified branch upgrades.
K
Kirk Langston
4
Reliable for mid-sized access deployments.
L
Luther Maddox
5
Enhanced automation and monitoring features instantly.
M
Miles Redford
5
Good investment for predictable branch performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco DNA Essentials C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y license?
The C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y is a 5-year term subscription for Cisco DNA Essentials on a 24-port Catalyst 9300L switch, delivering network automation, basic assurance and software updates.
Which features are included in the Cisco DNA Essentials 24-port license?
Cisco DNA Essentials provides policy-based automation, device provisioning, basic analytics, and lifecycle management for up to 24 ports on a Catalyst 9300L switch.
How does the 5-year term license benefit my network?
A 5-year term ensures continuous access to software updates, security patches and technical support, reducing downtime and simplifying capacity planning.
Is Cisco DNA Essentials required for Catalyst 9300L switches?
Yes, DNA Essentials is the entry-level subscription required to enable automation, policy enforcement and basic assurance on Catalyst 9300L series switches.
How do I activate the C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y license?
Log in to Cisco Smart Software Manager, claim your product instance, generate an entitlement token, then apply the token on the Catalyst 9300L switch CLI or GUI.
Can I upgrade DNA Essentials to Cisco DNA Advantage?
Yes, you can upgrade by purchasing a DNA Advantage term license and applying a feature upgrade license key in Cisco DNA Center or Smart Software Manager.
What support is included with the 5-year term license?
The 5-year term includes 24/7 online TAC support, software bug fixes, security updates and access to feature releases via Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Does the license cover software updates and security patches?
Yes, the DNA Essentials term fully covers minor and major software updates, as well as timely security patches throughout the 5-year duration.
How many switches can I manage with one C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y license?
Each C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y license applies to a single Catalyst 9300L 24-port switch instance for the specified 5-year period.
Are there any prerequisites for deploying Cisco DNA Essentials?
Prerequisites include a supported Catalyst 9300L switch, valid Smart Account, Cisco IOS XE 16.9 or later and, optionally, Cisco DNA Center for advanced management.
How does Cisco DNA Essentials improve network security?
Essentials enforces network segmentation with group-based policies, simplifies access control and integrates basic threat detection via encrypted traffic analytics.
What deployment scenarios are supported by DNA Essentials?
DNA Essentials supports on-premises and hybrid deployments, enabling automated provisioning and assurance across campus, branch and remote site networks.
How do I renew or extend the 5-year license term?
Renewal is done via Cisco Smart Software Manager: purchase an extension SKU, generate a new token and apply it to refresh your subscription term.
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and Advantage?
Essentials offers foundational automation and analytics, while Advantage adds advanced assurance, segmentation, device insights and cloud integrations.
Can I transfer my C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y license to another switch?
Yes, you can transfer the entitlement in Cisco Smart Software Manager, but ensure the original switch is deactivated before reassigning to a new device.
What warranty applies to the C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y subscription?
The license subscription carries Cisco’s standard limited warranty, covering software media and documentation against defects for the subscription term.