Cisco C1000 DNA Essentials 16-Port — 3-Year Term License, 16-Port | DNA, Term License — C1000-DNA-E-16-3Y

Maintain DNA-driven features and policy management on small-edge and branch switch deployments for a fixed three-year window. Cisco C1000 DNA Essentials 16-Port (MPN C1000-DNA-E-16-3Y) grants 16-port DNA Essentials entitlements for Catalyst 1000 series platforms for the duration of the term. This license is ideal when you want deterministic coverage for access-layer switches, consolidate port entitlements across sites, and reduce mid-cycle procurement. Enterprises use DNA Essentials to apply simplified automation, assurance, and basic policy capabilities without upgrading to advanced DNA tiers. Procurement benefits from predictable licensing costs per port, while network teams keep consistent feature access tied to physical port capacity. Activation occurs through Cisco’s licensing portal and is recorded against your Cisco account. Ideal For Cover a single-site access layer with 16 ports of DNA Essentials for three years Standardize branch switch licensing across 10–20 sites using identical 16-port bundles Match license term to a three-year refresh or support cycle to avoid interim purchases Provide DNA Essentials capabilities to distributed edge switches for streamlined policy Why This Product 1 Choose the 16-port bundle to match switch capacity and avoid per-port top-ups 2 Opt for 3-year term to reduce annual renewal administration vs. yearly subscriptions 3 Select DNA Essentials when you need basic automation and assurance without advanced tiers 4 Activate and track entitlements via Cisco licensing portal for consolidated management