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C9400-DNA-E-A-7
C9400 NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (7Y)
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C9400-DNA-E-A-7-C9400 NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (7Y) is a network management software upgrade designed exclusively for Cisco Catalyst 9400 series devices. This upgrade license transitions systems from the DNA Essentials level to the DNA Advantage level, offering enhanced network management and automated IT administration capabilities within Cisco's digital network architecture.
This subscription-based upgrade license is delivered as a digital key with online activation, ensuring a streamlined process for enterprise-grade network environments. It is compatible with a variety of network management platforms and is ideally suited for IT admins managing SMBs to large enterprises, providing improved security, scalability, and enhanced control over network operations during its 7-year period of coverage.
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A global financial services firm upgrades from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage on Catalyst 9400 switches using the C9400-DNA-E-A-7 license to enable full SD-Access automation, intent-based policy deployment and real-time telemetry. Outcome: 80% reduction in manual provisioning, 50% faster incident resolution and guaranteed 99.99% campus network SLA compliance.
An automotive manufacturing plant leverages the C9400-DNA-E-A-7 upgrade license to implement granular microsegmentation and device profiling through Cisco DNA Center on Catalyst 9400 series. Outcome: Enforced zero-trust posture for 10,000+ sensors, 60% fewer lateral-movement incidents and streamlined compliance with industry security standards.
A multinational enterprise deploys the C9400-DNA-E-A-7 upgrade license to extend advanced access control, automated onboarding and threat analytics for both wired and wireless users via Cisco Identity Services Engine integration. Outcome: 40% faster user onboarding, consistent policy enforcement across 150 sites and a 30% increase in remote-work productivity.
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 C9400-DNA-E-A-7 |  C1-C9500-TRK-3Y |  C9500-32QC-E-A-3 |  C9600-DNA-A-7Y |  C9400-DNA-A-7R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 Years | 3 Years | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | C9400-DNA-E-A-7-C9400 NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (7Y) | C1-C9500-TRK-3Y-Cisco ONE Subscription SKU 3Y | C9500-32QC-E-A-3-C9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 3 Years | Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage 7 Year License | C9400-DNA-A-7R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9400 7Y, For Renewal Only |
| 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 |
Seven-year upgrade to DNA Advantage on Catalyst 9400 delivered predictable and stable features.
Electronic activation was smooth and reliable.
Good long-term investment for campus core switches.
Expanded automation and security features instantly.
Consistent performance across multiple chassis.
The Cisco C9400-DNA-E-A-7 is a 7-year software upgrade license that migrates Catalyst 9400 devices from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage with full network-wide feature support.
The upgrade unlocks advanced analytics, segmentation, automation, fabric provisioning, multicast services, secure group access, and enhanced policy enforcement across your network.
DNA Advantage extends Essentials by offering comprehensive automation, advanced security, network assurance, and policy-based segmentation for optimized scale and reliability.
The subscription term for C9400-DNA-E-A-7 is seven years from the date of activation, with full access to upgrades and support services.