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C9400-DNA-E-5Y Overview

C9400-DNA-E-5Y-Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year License is a network management software license designed to empower Cisco Catalyst 9400 switches with enhanced digital network architecture features. This license falls under the Network Management category and is provided as a subscription with a fixed 5-year term, delivered electronically via a digital key. It is intended for enterprise IT management use, providing capabilities that integrate with Cisco’s Catalyst hardware, and is activated online for seamless setup.

The license is officially offered for enterprise network environments where advanced network automation and control are critical. It supports deployment on Cisco Catalyst 9400 platforms and is optimized for large-scale IT infrastructures, ensuring that network operations remain efficient and secure. With vendor-supported activation and delivery, this license meets the rigorous requirements of modern enterprise networking and IT management use cases.

C9400-DNA-E-5Y price is $3,999.00, a 44.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $7,221.00. C9400-DNA-E-5Y is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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C9400-DNA-E-5Y Specifications

Product Type
Software License
Software Category
Network Management
License Type
Subscription
License Duration
N/A
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
Vendor Support Required
Product Name
C9400-DNA-E-5Y-Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year License
License Key Included
Yes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
Yes
Renewable
No
Compliance Certifications
N/A
Product Region
Global

C9400-DNA-E-5Y Use Case

Multi-Site Policy-Based Access Control for Retail Chains

A nationwide retail chain deploys Cisco Catalyst 9400 switches with Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year License to automate uniform security and QoS policies across 200 stores. IT defines VLAN segmentation, guest Wi-Fi onboarding and PCI DSS compliance templates in Cisco DNA Center, then pushes them network-wide in minutes. Benefit: 40% faster branch rollouts, zero configuration drift, and consistent compliance reporting.

Proactive IoT Assurance and Uptime in Manufacturing

A global automotive manufacturer implements Cisco Catalyst 9400 with Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year License to gain real-time telemetry on 5,000+ IoT sensors and robotic cells. AI-driven analytics in Cisco DNA Center detects anomalies in latency and jitter, triggering automated remediation workflows before production halts. Benefit: 30% fewer unplanned outages, 50% faster root-cause analysis, and a 99.9% production uptime SLA.

Secure Segmentation and BYOD Management in Healthcare

A 1,000-bed hospital leverages Cisco Catalyst 9400 with Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year License to enforce micro-segmentation for patient records, medical devices and guest devices. Role-based access policies and certificate-based authentication onboard staff and visitor devices with zero-touch provisioning. Benefit: HIPAA compliance, 60% reduction in lateral threat risk, and a seamless BYOD experience for clinicians and visitors.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year LicenseC9400-DNA-E-5YC9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 3 YearsC9500-32QC-E-A-3C9500 32P100G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 7 YearsC9500-32C-E-A-7C9200L Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port Term license spareC9200L-DNA-A-48=Electronic SW License for C9400 SwitchesC9400-LIC=
Product TypeSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware License
Software CategoryNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork Management
License TypeSubscriptionSubscriptionSubscriptionSubscriptionSubscription
License DurationN/A3 Years7 Years1 Year1 Year
Use CaseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise
User CountN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Device CountN/AN/AN/AN/A1 Device
Platform CompatibilityN/AN/AN/ACross-PlatformN/A
Delivery MethodDigital KeyDigital KeyDigital KeyDigital KeyDigital Key
Activation TypeOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline Activation
Language SupportEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
Bit VersionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Cloud IntegrationN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Software FormatDownloadableDownloadableDownloadableN/ADownloadable
Support IncludedVendor Support RequiredYesYesYesVendor Support Required
Product NameC9400-DNA-E-5Y-Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year LicenseC9500-32QC-E-A-3-C9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 3 YearsC9500-32C-E-A-7-C9500 32P100G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 7 YearsC9200L-DNA-A-48=-C9200L Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port Term license spareC9400-LIC=-Electronic SW License for C9400 Switches
License Key IncludedYesYesYesYesYes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)YesYesYesYesYes
RenewableNoYesYesYesYes
Compliance CertificationsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Product RegionGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobal

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Stanley Porter
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Five-year DNA Essentials license provided long-term stability.

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Terrence Hall
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Improved management visibility across campus.

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Ulric Benson
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Predictable performance after activation.

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Vernon Whitaker
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Cisco reliability throughout the license period.

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Wilfred Dawson
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Strong choice for long-term deployments.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year License (SKU: C9400-DNA-E-5Y)?

The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 5 Year License (C9400-DNA-E-5Y) is a subscription-based software license that delivers foundational network automation, assurance, and security features for up to 5 years on Catalyst 9400 switches.

Which Catalyst 9400 switch models are supported by the DNA Essential 5 Year License?

The DNA Essential 5 Year License is compatible with all Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis, including C9404, C9407, C9410, C9418, and C9420 models.

What key features does Cisco DNA Essential include?

Cisco DNA Essential provides automated device provisioning, policy-based segmentation, simplified software image management, and basic network assurance analytics.

How does Cisco DNA Essential differ from DNA Advantage and Premier?

DNA Essential offers foundational automation and assurance, while DNA Advantage adds advanced analytics, programmable fabric, and WAN optimization, and DNA Premier includes full security, IoT, and advanced service-chain capabilities.

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