Cisco DNA Essentials C2960XR 24P SMS-K | Licensing, Enterprise — C2960XR-DE-24-SMSK

Maintain licensing coverage for Catalyst 2960-XR access-layer deployments with Cisco DNA Essentials. This entitlement is designed for 24-port environments and helps keep the installed base aligned with Cisco’s software-defined management model, without adding unnecessary complexity to procurement or renewal planning. For infrastructure teams, the value is operational clarity. Cisco DNA Essentials provides a defined licensing path for organizations that want to keep access switching under a consistent Cisco framework while preserving budget predictability across the lifecycle of the hardware. It is a strong fit for enterprise networks where the switch platform is already established and the priority is to maintain coverage, simplify administration, and avoid mismatched licensing across the access layer. When the goal is to keep a proven Catalyst 2960-XR deployment properly entitled, this license keeps the program straightforward. Ideal For Licensing an existing Catalyst 2960-XR 24-port switch deployment Standardizing access-layer entitlement across a campus network Renewing Cisco software coverage for installed switching hardware Supporting procurement for enterprise access infrastructure Why This Product 1 Matched to Catalyst 2960-XR 24-port deployments 2 Cleaner fit than generic software licensing 3 Supports enterprise access-layer standardization 4 Helps simplify entitlement and renewal planning