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C9400-DNA-E-A-3
C9400 NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (3Y)
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C9400-DNA-E-A-3-C9400 NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (3Y) is a network management software license specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series devices. This upgrade license transitions systems from the DNA Essentials level to the DNA Advantage level, ensuring that enterprise networks benefit from advanced management features, enhanced security, and robust scalability. It falls under the subscription license type and is officially provided as a digital key through electronic delivery, with an online activation process that streamlines deployment.
Engineered for enterprise IT environments and large-scale network operations, this license upgrade is compatible with the dedicated hardware of Cisco Catalyst platforms. The product is delivered for a 3-year duration, making it ideal for enterprise IT admins managing mission-critical systems. With support for English language documentation and adherence to Cisco’s rigorous standards, the license upgrade is crafted for business and IT admin use cases, ensuring seamless integration and continuous network performance improvements over its lifetime.
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A large financial institution upgrades to the C9400-DNA-E-A-3-C9400 NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (3Y) to enable Cisco DNA Center’s advanced policy and group-based access controls. By leveraging Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) and Security Group Tagging (SGT), the IT team enforces consistent microsegmentation across 10+ branch campuses. Outcome: 40% fewer lateral-move risks, streamlined compliance audits, and a 30% reduction in manual ACL changes.
A global e-commerce provider implements the C9400-DNA-E-A-3 upgrade to unlock advanced network automation, assurance, and telemetry via Cisco DNA Center. With intent-based workflows, engineers provision secure MPLS, SD-WAN, and public cloud links in under an hour. Outcome: 35% faster site rollouts, unified policy enforcement across on-prem and cloud, and 25% lower operational costs.
A manufacturing enterprise adopts the C9400-DNA-E-A-3 license to harness Cisco’s AI/ML-powered analytics and proactive troubleshooting in DNA Center Assurance. Real-time device health metrics and anomaly detection flag potential faults before they impact production. Outcome: 50% reduction in unplanned downtime, 60% faster mean time to repair (MTTR), and continuous SLA compliance.
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 C9400-DNA-E-A-3 |  C9500-DNA-24Q-P |  C9200L-24-E-A-3 |  C9500-DNA-L-A-3R |  C9200L-DNA-A-48= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 Years | 1 Year | 3 Years | 3 Years | 1 Year |
| 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform |
| 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9400-DNA-E-A-3-C9400 NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (3Y) | C9500-DNA-24Q-P-C9500 DNA Premier, 24Q Port , Term License | C9200L-24-E-A-3-24-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (3Y) | C9500-DNA-L-A-3R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9500 Low 3Y, For Renewal Only | C9200L-DNA-A-48=-C9200L Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port Term license spare |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Three-year upgrade from DNA Essentials to Advantage activated cleanly on Catalyst 9400.
Reliable long-term enhancement for campus core switches.
Electronic license deployment was fast and predictable.
Expanded automation and security features immediately.
Consistent Cisco performance with no downtime.
The Cisco C9400-DNA-E-A-3 is a three-year subscription upgrade license that migrates Catalyst 9400 devices from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage feature set.
DNA Advantage adds advanced analytics, automated segmentation, encrypted traffic analytics, and software-defined access control to your Catalyst 9400 network.
The C9400-DNA-E-A-3 license provides a full three-year term of Cisco DNA Advantage capabilities from the activation date.
All Catalyst 9400 series supervisor engines running IOS XE that currently hold a DNA Essentials license are eligible for the C9400-DNA-E-A-3 upgrade.