Cisco C9300-DNA-E-A-5 Upgrade License, 5Y | Enterprise Licensing — C9300-DNA-E-A-5

Advance Catalyst 9300 licensing from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage with a 5-year upgrade path built for enterprise campus environments. This license is designed for teams that need deeper visibility, stronger policy control, and broader automation without replacing the underlying switching platform. For infrastructure groups managing large access-layer footprints, the value is operational consistency. DNA Advantage adds capabilities that support more disciplined network operations, helping teams reduce manual touchpoints, improve day-to-day control, and align network behavior with business policy. It is a practical step for organizations that have outgrown entry-level software features but want to stay within the Cisco Catalyst ecosystem. Because this is a 5-year license, it also supports longer planning cycles and cleaner budget alignment. That matters when procurement teams need predictable software coverage and architects need a stable feature set across refresh windows. Use it to extend the life and value of existing Catalyst 9300 deployments while keeping the network ready for more demanding operational requirements. Ideal For Upgrading existing Catalyst 9300 switches from Essentials to Advantage licensing Standardizing campus access-layer software across multi-site enterprise networks Extending feature coverage through a planned 5-year procurement cycle Supporting network operations teams that need deeper assurance and policy control Why This Product 1 Upgrades from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage 2 5-year term supports longer planning cycles 3 Software-only license preserves existing hardware 4 Built for Cisco Catalyst 9300 environments