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DNA-E-1Y-C9115 Overview
DNA-E-1Y-C9115-C9115AX CISCO DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License is a network management software solution designed to optimize and monitor Cisco devices within enterprise, SMB, and IT admin environments. This subscription-based license enables users to digitally activate essential network management features, ensuring enhanced operational efficiency for Cisco Catalyst C9115 and C9115AX platforms with a secure and streamlined online activation process.
This software license falls under the network management category and is compatible with web-based management platforms, delivering a 1-year term of service that supports a single device installation. Tailored for IT administrators and enterprise use cases, it is delivered as a digital key with official vendor support, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking robust, cloud-enabled network operational control.
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DNA-E-1Y-C9115 Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- 1 Year
- Use Case
- IT Admin
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Platform Compatibility
- Web-Based
- 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
- DNA-E-1Y-C9115-C9115AX CISCO DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
DNA-E-1Y-C9115 Use Case
Zero-Touch Provisioning for Distributed Retail Branch Wi-Fi Rollout
A national retail chain with 500 stores uses the DNA-E-1Y-C9115-C9115AX Cisco DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License and Cisco DNA Center to perform zero-touch provisioning of C9115AX access points. Automated configuration templates and day-0 provisioning reduce site deployment time from 48 hours to under 2 hours, ensuring consistent SSIDs, security profiles and firmware levels across every location. Benefit: Accelerates new store openings, slashes IT labor costs and delivers uniform, high-performance Wi-Fi for staff and customers.
Automated Guest and Employee Segmentation in Hospitality Networks
A global hotel operator leverages the DNA-E-1Y-C9115-C9115AX Cisco DNA Essentials License to enforce dynamic network segmentation on C9115 access points for guest, employee and IoT traffic. With policy-based profiling and role-based access control, the solution ensures PCI DSS compliance for payment terminals and isolates sensitive building-automation systems. Benefit: Strengthens security posture, simplifies compliance audits and delivers a seamless, high-speed Wi-Fi experience to all guests.
Real-Time Assurance and Predictive Analytics in a Healthcare Campus
A 1,000-bed hospital deploys Cisco C9115AX access points managed under the DNA-E-1Y-C9115-C9115AX Cisco DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License to enable network assurance and basic analytics. Continuous telemetry and proactive alerts detect Wi-Fi degradation across 10,000 medical-grade devices and clinician workstations, reducing mean-time-to-repair by 40%. Benefit: Ensures uninterrupted connectivity for critical care applications, optimizes IT resource allocation and enhances patient safety.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| DNA-E-1Y-C9115 |  DNA-E-3Y-C9115 |  DNA-P-3Y-C9120 |  DNA-A-3Y-C9117 |  DNA-E-5Y-C9117 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 Year | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years | N/A |
| Use Case | IT Admin | Enterprise | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Unlimited |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | Web-Based | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Web-Based |
| 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable | Cloud-Based |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | DNA-E-1Y-C9115-C9115AX CISCO DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License | DNA-E-3Y-C9115-C9115AX CISCO DNA Essentials 3 Year Term License | DNA-P-3Y-C9120-C9120AX CISCO DNA Advantage 3 Year Term Licenses For Tracking | DNA-A-3Y-C9117-C9117AX CISCO DNA Advantage 3 Year Term License | DNA-E-5Y-C9117-C9117AX CISCO DNA Essentials 5 Year Term License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
C
Calvin Preston
5
Smooth activation and predictable network operations with minimal IT effort.
T
Trevor Hamilton
5
Professional-grade solution for monitoring and stability.
D
Derek Harmon
5
Reliable short-term solution for enterprise networks.
E
Elliot Graham
5
Stable performance and simplified license management.
Questions & Answers
What is Cisco DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License (DNA-E-1Y-C9115)?
Cisco DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License (DNA-E-1Y-C9115) is a one-year subscription license that enables advanced network automation, policy-based segmentation, and device lifecycle management for Cisco Catalyst 9115AX access points. It provides essential software features to simplify operations and ensure network stability.
Which devices are supported by the DNA-E-1Y-C9115 license?
The DNA-E-1Y-C9115 license is designed exclusively for Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Series access points. It applies per device and must be assigned to each C9115AX access point in your network.
How do I activate the Cisco DNA Essentials 1 Year Term License?
Activate the DNA-E-1Y-C9115 license through Cisco Smart Software Manager by registering your device in a Cisco Smart Account. Once registered, the license automatically syncs with Cisco DNA Center and enables the Essentials feature set.
What features are included in Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials offers zero-touch provisioning and automation, basic network assurance and analytics, policy-based segmentation and access control, as well as ROI dashboards and reporting to improve operational efficiency.
Can I upgrade from Cisco DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage?
Yes. You can upgrade by purchasing the DNA-ADV term license SKU for your device and applying the upgrade in Cisco Smart Software Manager. The upgrade unlocks advanced analytics, AI/ML insights, and location-based services.
How do I renew my DNA-E-1Y-C9115 license?
Renew 30 days before expiration via your Cisco reseller or Cisco Commerce Workspace. Obtain a new DNA-E-1Y-C9115 or multi-year SKU, upload it to your Smart Account, and the renewal will auto-apply to your access point.
What are the prerequisites for deploying Cisco DNA Essentials?
Prerequisites include Cisco DNA Center (on-premises) compatible with your access points, Cisco IOS XE 17.6 or later on C9115AX, and a Cisco Smart Account for license management.
How can I verify the status of my DNA Essentials license?
In Cisco DNA Center, go to Design > Inventory > Licenses to view active licenses. Alternatively, run “show license all” on the access point CLI to confirm the license state.
Does DNA Essentials include software updates and support?
DNA Essentials includes software feature updates and platform upgrades for the term period. For 24x7 TAC support, you must have a separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or Cisco Software Support contract.
Is the DNA Essentials license transferable between devices?
Yes. You can de-register the license from the original device in Cisco Smart Software Manager and reassign it to a new C9115AX access point within the same Smart Account.
How many C9115AX access points does one DNA-E-1Y-C9115 license cover?
Each DNA-E-1Y-C9115 license covers one Cisco Catalyst 9115AX access point for a one-year term. You must purchase one license per access point deployed.
What is the difference between term and perpetual DNA licensing?
Cisco DNA Essentials is only available as a term (subscription) license model. Perpetual DNA licensing is not offered for the Essentials feature set.
Can I deploy DNA Essentials in a hybrid cloud environment?
Cisco DNA Essentials is managed on-premises via Cisco DNA Center. While some analytics can leverage cloud-based services, the primary deployment requires an on-premises DNA Center server.
How does Cisco DNA Essentials improve network operations?
Cisco DNA Essentials streamlines operations by automating device provisioning, enforcing consistent policies, and delivering real-time assurance analytics, reducing manual tasks and increasing network uptime.
What is the SKU for a 3-year DNA Essentials license for C9115AX?
The SKU for a three-year DNA Essentials license on a Catalyst 9115AX is DNA-E-3Y-C9115, which extends the same feature set for a 36-month period.
How do I order the DNA-E-1Y-C9115 license?
Order the DNA-E-1Y-C9115 license through your authorized Cisco reseller, Cisco Commerce Workspace, or Cisco direct sales. Provide the product SKU and your Cisco Smart Account details to complete the purchase.