Cisco C9300 DNA Cloud Essential 48-Port 5-Year License | Enterprise — C9300-DCL-E-48S-5Y

Keep Cisco Catalyst 9300 access infrastructure aligned with a 5-year DNA Cloud Essential license built for 48-port systems. This term license supports cloud-based network operations, giving infrastructure teams a structured way to manage access environments with clearer visibility and less administrative overhead. For organizations standardizing on Catalyst 9300, the 48-port entitlement matters because it maps licensing to the hardware footprint already in place. That makes procurement cleaner and helps avoid mismatched coverage across access switches. The 5-year term also supports longer budgeting cycles, reducing the frequency of renewal events and helping teams plan capacity and support with more confidence. DNA Cloud Essential is a practical fit when you need dependable cloud licensing for enterprise access networks without overbuying features you may not use. It is designed for teams that value control, consistency, and a licensing model that fits established Cisco deployments. Choose this license when the goal is to keep Catalyst 9300 operations organized, forecastable, and easier to govern over time. Ideal For Licensing a Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port switch for cloud-managed operations Standardizing entitlement coverage across enterprise access switch deployments Planning a longer-term renewal cycle for Catalyst infrastructure Matching software licensing to a 48-port access hardware footprint Why This Product 1 Matches a 48-port Catalyst 9300 footprint 2 Uses a 5-year term for fewer renewal events 3 Targets Cloud Essential coverage instead of higher-tier add-ons 4 Fits enterprise access switch licensing plans