Model Type: Cisco DNA Essentials Software Subscription License (Term SKU)
Series: Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series – Cisco DNA Software Licensing
What It Is
The Cisco C9300L-DNA-E-48= is the Cisco DNA Essentials license SKU for 48-port Catalyst 9300L fixed-uplink Ethernet switches. It represents the term-based subscription license required to enable Cisco DNA Essentials features on the switch. This SKU is typically paired with a specific subscription duration (e.g., 3-year, 5-year, 7-year) such as C9300L-DNA-E-48-3Y, -5Y, or -7Y.
Key Features & Capabilities
Cisco DNA Essentials provides foundational software-defined networking features that modern enterprise networks rely on for automation, assurance, and simplified operations:
• Centralized Management & Automation – Enables controller-based configuration, policy enforcement, and staged provisioning with Cisco DNA Center.
• Assurance & Analytics – Real-time health insights, network visibility, client tracking, and telemetry dashboards.
• Simplified Policy Control – Centralized roles, access policies, and segmentation basics across wired infrastructure.
• Contextual Endpoint Awareness – Visibility into devices, users, and applications connecting to the switch.
• Basic Automation Tools – Reduces manual CLI tasks and standardizes deployments using templates and automated workflows.
This license does not include the full advanced SD-Access, advanced routing, or encrypted traffic analytics that come with Cisco DNA Advantage or Cisco DNA Premier.
Technical Overview at a Glance
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| License Name | Cisco DNA Essentials for Catalyst 9300L |
| SKU | C9300L-DNA-E-48= |
| Supported Models | Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-port switches |
| License Category | Subscription (term-based) |
| Features Enabled | Cisco DNA Essentials software capabilities |
| Required With | Applicable term SKU (e.g., -3Y, -5Y, -7Y) |
| Use Case | Automation, assurance, basic policy management |
| Management | Cisco DNA Center integrated |
Why It Matters
Cisco DNA subscriptions are now required to unlock Cisco’s intent-based networking features on Catalyst 9000 switches. The Essentials tier is designed for organizations that want centralized control, better network insight, and simpler operations without investing in the larger feature set of Cisco DNA Advantage.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
• Enterprise Campus Access Networks – centralized provisioning and visibility across access switches.
• Multi-Site Deployments – unified policy management and assurance across distributed locations.
• IT Teams Seeking Automation – reduce manual config cycles through templates and analytics.
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