Cisco C9300 DNA Essentials 24-Port 7-Year License — C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y | Switch, Subscription — C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y

Bring sustained operational efficiencies and software-driven features to a 24‑port Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch with a 7‑year Cisco DNA Essentials term license. DNA Essentials provides the baseline software capabilities—policy-based automation, device lifecycle management and telemetry—required to operate modern campus fabric reliably. A 7‑year term aligns licensing to long-term refresh cycles and simplifies budgeting for multi-year engagements. This SKU (C9300-DNA-E-24-7Y) is intended for production deployment where predictable software access and lifecycle support matter more than short-term cost savings. Choosing a term license for DNA Essentials offers a clear path to upgrade to broader DNA tiers later if you need assurance or advanced automation. Validate the switch model and current IOS/XE image before applying the license to ensure feature compatibility and streamlined activation. Ideal For Enable baseline automation and telemetry for a campus 24-port Catalyst 9300 Standardize software features across edge switches for consistent policy enforcement Budget multi-year software costs for long refresh-cycle environments Upgrade campus switches to a managed software tier before wider fabric projects Why This Product 1 7 Years term aligns software cost with longer refresh cycles versus 1-year plans 2 Designed for 24-port Catalyst 9300 hardware rather than generic port counts 3 Focuses on Essentials features—automation and telemetry—without higher-tier extras 4 Purchasing a term subscription reduces upfront capital expense compared with perpetual licensing where available