Cisco C9300 DNA Essentials 24-Port Fiber 5-Year License | Enterprise — C9300-DNA-E-24F-5Y

Maintain control over campus switching software for the long term with Cisco DNA Essentials for Catalyst 9300 24-port fiber configurations. This 5-year term license is designed for organizations that want predictable licensing, centralized operational visibility, and a clean path to standardize network management across fiber access layers. DNA Essentials fits teams that value disciplined infrastructure planning. Instead of piecing together short-term renewals, this term license supports a multi-year deployment model that helps reduce procurement churn and keeps the software stack aligned to the switch lifecycle. For enterprise environments, that matters: fewer renewal surprises, easier budget forecasting, and a more stable foundation for day-to-day operations. This license is intended for Catalyst 9300 platforms with 24-port fiber configurations and is positioned for organizations that need essential software capabilities without moving into higher-tier feature sets. It is a practical choice when the goal is to maintain operational consistency, support standard campus access requirements, and preserve room for future expansion within Cisco’s licensing framework. Ideal For Campus access switch deployments requiring 24-port fiber licensing Multi-year network refresh programs with fixed software terms Enterprise procurement teams standardizing Cisco switching entitlements Organizations planning predictable software renewals for Catalyst 9300 Why This Product 1 5-year term reduces renewal frequency versus annual licensing 2 DNA Essentials fits standard campus needs without higher-tier complexity 3 Built for Catalyst 9300 24-port fiber deployments 4 Helps align software spend with switch lifecycle planning