Cisco DNA Essentials C1000 48P SMS-K | Network Licensing, Enterprise — C1000-DE-48-SMSK

Extend policy-based management to Cisco Catalyst 1000 48-port switches with Cisco DNA Essentials licensing. Built for access-layer environments that need dependable control without the overhead of higher-tier feature sets, this subscription helps standardize configuration, improve visibility, and reduce day-to-day operational friction. For infrastructure teams, the value is precision. DNA Essentials gives you the licensing foundation for centralized management and intent-based operations on supported C1000 platforms, making it easier to keep branch, campus, and distributed office switches aligned to corporate policy. It is a practical fit when you want stronger control than traditional standalone switch administration, but do not need the advanced automation and analytics reserved for premium tiers. This SKU is targeted at 48-port Cisco Catalyst 1000 deployments, where consistency and manageability matter more than feature sprawl. It supports a cleaner procurement model as well: one license path, one platform target, and a clearer lifecycle for software entitlement. For organizations standardizing access switching across multiple sites, that translates into less operational drift and more predictable administration. Ideal For Branch office access switching with centralized policy control Campus edge deployments standardizing Cisco Catalyst 1000 management Distributed office networks requiring subscription-based switch licensing Access-layer refreshes where Essentials-tier management is sufficient Why This Product 1 Essentials-tier licensing for supported Catalyst 1000 platforms 2 Focused on access-layer management rather than advanced analytics 3 Subscription entitlement simplifies software lifecycle planning 4 Built for 48-port switch deployments