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Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 3 Year License
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C9400-DNA-E-3Y-Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 3 Year License is a network management software license designed to empower Cisco Catalyst 9400 series devices with essential DNA capabilities. This license delivers a subscription-based solution that integrates tightly with Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture, enabling enterprises to optimize network performance, automate IT management tasks, and ensure secure operations through a centralized, web-based management portal.
This three-year digital license is intended for enterprise use, offering the benefits of online activation and seamless integration with Cisco hardware environments. It is delivered as a digital key that activates on the target device, making it ideal for IT administrators managing mission-critical networks in sectors such as education, government, and large-scale business environments.
C9400-DNA-E-3Y price is $2,283.00, a 47.3% saving from the Cisco list price of $4,330.00. C9400-DNA-E-3Y is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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In a multinational enterprise operating 50+ campuses, IT teams deploy the Cisco Catalyst 9400 with the C9400-DNA-E-3Y Essential 3-Year License to automate policy definition, enforcement and change management via Cisco DNA Center. Benefit: Reduces device provisioning time by up to 60%, eliminates configuration errors, and accelerates service rollouts—driving higher availability and lower operational costs.
A large hospital network leverages the Cisco Catalyst 9400 with DNA Essential 3-Year License to create dynamic microsegments for EMR systems, medical IoT devices and guest Wi-Fi. Benefit: Ensures HIPAA compliance, reduces lateral threat exposure by 75%, and simplifies security audits—delivering robust protection for patient data and critical infrastructure.
A national retail chain uses Cisco Catalyst 9400 switches licensed with Cisco DNA Essential 3-Year to enable zero-touch provisioning across 200+ new stores. Benefit: Cuts branch deployment time by 80%, minimizes on-site IT interventions, and enforces consistent network policies—streamlining expansion and improving customer experience.
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 C9400-DNA-E-3Y |  C9300-DNA-P-24S-5Y |  C9300L-DNA-A-24-3Y |  C9400-DNA-E-3R |  C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Perpetual |
| License Duration | 3 Years | 5 Years | 1 Year | 3 Years | Lifetime |
| 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 | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | Web-Based | N/A | N/A | Web-Based | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Email Delivery | 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 3 Year License | C9300-DNA-P-24S-5Y-C9300 DNA Premier, 24-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License | C9300L-DNA-A-24-3Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Advantage, 24-port, 1 Year Term license | C9400-DNA-E-3R-Cisco DNA Essentials C9400 3Y, For Renewal Only | C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A-C9500 DNA 12P40G Upgrade License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
DNA Essentials delivered stable campus core performance.
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The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essentials 3 Year License (SKU C9400-DNA-E-3Y) is a subscription-based software package that delivers network automation, assurance, segmentation, and basic security features for Catalyst 9400 series switches over a three-year term.
The DNA Essentials 3 Year License applies to all Cisco Catalyst 9400 series chassis, including the 9404R, 9407R, and 9410R models, ensuring full platform compatibility throughout your network deployment.
Cisco DNA Essentials provides SD-Access automation, policy-based segmentation, basic network assurance and analytics, software maintenance, and access to minor software version upgrades for Catalyst 9400 series switches over three years.
To purchase the Cisco DNA Essentials 3 Year License (C9400-DNA-E-3Y), contact a certified Cisco reseller or access the Cisco Commerce Workspace and order using the SKU C9400-DNA-E-3Y.