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C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y
C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license
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C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 48-port, 7 Year Term license is a network management software solution designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300L series switches. This license brings robust network management features with essential automation and policy control capabilities for enterprise network infrastructures. It is delivered as a digital key and activated online on supported Cisco hardware, ensuring a fast and smooth deployment process.
This subscription-based license supports dedicated network management use cases for enterprise IT environments. Built for organizations looking to streamline their network operations, it is not tied to a traditional operating system like Windows or macOS but is optimized for the hardware environment in which it is deployed. The license is provided via electronic software delivery, making it an ideal solution for IT management, enterprise networking, and education environments that require reliable, long-term support.
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In a 2,000-user university campus deploying Cisco Catalyst 9300L switches, the C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y license enables zero-touch provisioning via Cisco DNA Center, automated policy-based segmentation and real-time network assurance. IT teams push uniform access policies across wired and wireless segments in minutes, reducing rollout time by 60% and slashing manual configuration errors. The outcome is consistent security posture, simplified operations and a 7-year strategic investment protected by Cisco DNA Essentials.
A smart manufacturing plant integrating 1,500 IIoT sensors and robotic controllers relies on Catalyst 9300L with C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y to automate device profiling, identity-based access control and micro-segmentation. Cisco DNA Essentials delivers end-to-end visibility, real-time telemetry and dynamic policy enforcement without manual scripts. As a result, the plant achieves 99.9% network uptime, mitigates lateral threat movement and ensures compliance with industry security standards over a 7-year lifecycle.
A national retail chain standardizes on Cisco Catalyst 9300L and C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y licenses at 120 branch locations to centralize network automation, policy distribution and performance assurance. Through Cisco DNA Center, network teams deploy consistent security rules and QoS profiles in under two hours per site, while continuous analytics proactively detect anomalies. The result is 40% faster branch rollouts, uniform compliance across locations and reduced OPEX with a 7-year support term.
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| C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y |  C9500-DNA-E-7Y |  C1A2TCAT95006 |  C9500-DNA-E-1R |  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 |
| License Duration | N/A | N/A | 1 Year | 1 Year | 5 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device |
| 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials | C9500-DNA-E-7Y-DNA Essential 7 Year License | C1A2TCAT95006-DNA Premier Term Low, C9500-24Y4C | C9500-DNA-E-1R-Cisco DNA Essentials C9500 High 1Y, For Renewal Only | 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 | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Seven-year DNA Essentials 48-port license activated reliably and improved network stability.
Electronic delivery simplified large-scale deployment.
Reliable Cisco licensing for fiber access switches.
Enhanced monitoring and security instantly.
Good investment for long-term enterprise networks.
The Cisco DNA Essentials 7-year license for Catalyst 9300L provides policy-based automation, basic analytics, secure segmentation, and lifecycle management for a 48-port switch, enabling enterprise-grade network efficiency and visibility.
Cisco DNA Essentials includes device onboarding, Cisco Enterprise Network Compute, AI-driven assurance, basic application visibility, identity-based segmentation, and automated software image and configuration management.
The Cisco DNA Essentials license SKU C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y has a fixed 7-year subscription term from the activation date.
Yes. You can upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage by purchasing the DNA Advantage upgrade SKU and applying it through Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Yes. The DNA Essentials license bundle includes 24x7 software updates, access to new feature releases, and technical support through Cisco’s TAC for the 7-year term.
Activate Cisco DNA Essentials by registering your device in Cisco Smart Software Manager, assigning the DNA Essentials license to the switch, and synchronizing licensing status on the Catalyst 9300L.
Cisco DNA Essentials is fully supported on Cisco DNA Center for policy automation and assurance, as well as via Cisco IOS XE CLI and Cisco Prime Infrastructure for lifecycle management.
Yes. DNA Essentials is interoperable with Catalyst 3000, 4000, and 9000 series switches and integrates seamlessly into Cisco SD-Access fabric architectures.
You need a Catalyst 9300L switch with minimum IOS XE 16.9.1, Cisco DNA Center 2.3 or later, and a valid Cisco Smart Account with an assigned DNA Essentials license.
DNA Essentials enhances security through identity-based micro-segmentation, automated threat containment, role-based access control, and integration with Cisco Umbrella and Talos threat intelligence.
DNA Essentials offers client and application analytics, network health dashboards, anomaly alerts, and historical reporting to help optimize performance and plan capacity.
Yes. You can renew the Cisco DNA Essentials license at the end of the 7-year term by purchasing a renewal SKU in Cisco Commerce or through your Cisco partner.
Cisco DNA Essentials accelerates deployment, reduces operational costs through automation, strengthens security posture with segmentation, and improves user experience with proactive analytics.
The SKU C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y license applies to a 48-port Catalyst 9300L switch, supporting up to 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ capabilities.
Yes. DNA Essentials integrates wired and wireless domains under Cisco DNA Center, enabling unified policy enforcement, visibility, and assurance across access networks.
You can purchase the Cisco DNA Essentials SKU C9300L-DNA-E-48-7Y through authorized Cisco partners, the Cisco Commerce portal, or your Cisco account representative.
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