C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y Cisco DNA Essentials License | 48 Ports | 3-Year Subscription

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Overview

The C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y is a 3-year Cisco Digital Network Architecture Essentials subscription license designed for Catalyst 9300 Series switches with 48 ports. This license activates software-driven networking capabilities that simplify operations, improve visibility, and support policy-based automation across enterprise networks.

Cisco DNA Essentials focuses on day-to-day operational efficiency. It enables centralized management, streamlined provisioning, and consistent policy enforcement across wired and wireless environments. As networks scale, this license ensures predictable performance and simplified control without adding operational complexity.

Built for modern enterprise networks, the license supports intent-based networking principles. It allows IT teams to reduce manual configuration tasks while maintaining strong segmentation, monitoring, and lifecycle management. It makes it a practical choice for organizations standardizing on Catalyst 9300 platforms.

Key Features

• Enables centralized management and monitoring across Catalyst 9300 access switches
• Simplifies device provisioning and lifecycle operations through policy-driven workflows
• Provides consistent visibility into network health, users, and endpoints
• Reduces manual configuration effort with software-driven automation
• Supports standardized enterprise access networks with predictable performance

Key License Details

License Model: C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y

License Category: Subscription

License Type: Term license

License Duration: 3 years

Port Count: 48 ports

Deployment Type: Software subscription

Management Model: Centralized, policy-driven

Use Case: Enterprise access layer networking

Compatibility:

• Catalyst 9300 Series switches with 48 ports
• Supported models include: C9300-48H-E, C9300-48P-E, C9300-48T-E, C9300-48UB-E, C9300-48U-E, C9300-48UN-E, C9300-48UXM-E

Use Cases

The C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y license is well-suited for enterprise access-layer networks where centralized management, simplified provisioning, and consistent policy enforcement are priorities. It fits campus and branch environments that need reliable day-to-day operations, scalable user access, and clear network visibility without the added complexity of advanced SD-Access features.

Why Choose the C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y License

• Simplifies day-to-day network operations through centralized control
• Reduces deployment time with automated provisioning and templates
• Maintains consistent policy enforcement across access networks
• Scales easily as the number of users and devices grows
• Aligns Catalyst 9300 deployments with Cisco’s intent-based model.

FAQs

What does the C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y license include?

It provides Cisco DNA Essentials software features for 48-port Catalyst 9300 switches for a 3-year term, enabling centralized management, automation, and monitoring.

Is this a hardware product?

No. It is a software subscription license that activates DNA Essentials features on compatible Catalyst 9300 switches.

Does this license support SD-Access?

DNA Essentials supports foundational automation and management features. Advanced SD-Access capabilities typically require higher-tier DNA licensing.

Is the license transferable between switches?

Licenses are tied to eligible Catalyst 9300 hardware and are subject to Cisco’s licensing terms. Transferability depends on Cisco entitlement rules.

What happens after the 3-year term ends?

You must renew the subscription to continue accessing DNA Essentials features and ongoing software benefits.

Is this license required for Catalyst 9300 switches?

DNA licenses are required to activate software-defined networking features and centralized management on Catalyst 9300 platforms.