C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y – DNA Advantage – 3-Year Term – Catalyst 9300 48-Port
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C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y Description
C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y is a Cisco DNA Advantage software subscription license for 48-port copper Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch models with modular uplinks. It covers 48-port Catalyst 9300 copper hardware, carries a 3-year subscription term, uses the DNA Advantage tier, and belongs to the Cisco DNA licensing family with Smart Licensing and Smart Account handling. The SKU provides the entitlement layer for Catalyst 9300 copper-switch deployments that require DNA Advantage licensing.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y |
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Product type |
Cisco software subscription license |
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License family |
Cisco DNA |
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License tier |
DNA Advantage |
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Subscription term |
3 years |
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Port Count Coverage |
48-port |
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Platform Model Group |
Catalyst 9300 48-port copper models with modular uplink |
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Supported platforms |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
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License Description |
C9300 Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port, 3-year term license |
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Licensing Method |
Cisco Smart Licensing |
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Smart Account |
Required during purchase |
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Ordering Scope |
Catalyst 9300 copper hardware with matching Cisco DNA subscription requirement |
Key Features
C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y identifies DNA Advantage coverage for 48-port Catalyst 9300 copper models with modular uplink.
The 3-year term gives procurement a defined entitlement period without moving to the longer 5-year or 7-year Catalyst 9300 DNA Advantage options.
This SKU is tied to 48-port Catalyst 9300 licensing, so it should not be substituted across port count, fiber/copper model group, or license tier unless the hardware model matches.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 subscription ordering depends on Smart Licensing handling, so the buyer’s Smart Account and entitlement ownership should be confirmed before purchase.
The exact SKU separates DNA Advantage tier, 3-year term, 48-port scope, and the copper Catalyst 9300 model group.
Check the 48-port copper scope before purchase so a 24-port or 1G fiber Catalyst 9300 license is not quoted by mistake.
Application Scenarios
Use C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y when a Catalyst 9300 hardware quote requires DNA Advantage software subscription coverage for 48-port Catalyst 9300 copper models.
Choose this SKU when an existing 48-port copper Catalyst 9300 entitlement needs a 3-year DNA Advantage renewal.
Use C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y in procurement review when the project must confirm whether the correct order is DNA Advantage, 48-port, and copper rather than another Catalyst 9300 license variant.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y |
C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y |
C9300-DNA-A-48-5Y | |
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License family |
Cisco DNA |
Cisco DNA |
Cisco DNA |
Cisco DNA |
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License tier |
DNA Advantage |
DNA Essentials |
DNA Advantage |
DNA Advantage |
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Subscription term |
3 years |
3 years |
5 years |
3 years |
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Port Count Coverage |
48-port |
48-port |
48-port |
48-port fiber |
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Supported platforms |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
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License Description |
C9300 Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port, 3-year term license |
C9300 Cisco DNA Essentials, 48-port, 3-year term license |
C9300 Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port, 5-year term license |
C9300 Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port, 3-year term license |
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Licensing Method |
Cisco Smart Licensing |
Cisco Smart Licensing |
Cisco Smart Licensing |
Cisco Smart Licensing |
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Smart Account Requirement |
Required during purchase |
Required during purchase |
Required during purchase |
Required during purchase |
- Choose C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y when the confirmed requirement is DNA Advantage for 48-port Catalyst 9300 copper models with a 3-year term.
- Choose C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y when the same port-count and model group requires DNA Essentials instead of DNA Advantage.
- Choose C9300-DNA-A-48-5Y when the same tier and port-count scope requires a 5-year subscription term.
- Choose C9300-DNA-A-48S-3Y when the hardware model group changes between copper and 1G fiber Catalyst 9300 switches.
Selection Guide
1. Choose C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y for the confirmed tier and model group
Select C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y when the switch order requires DNA Advantage, 48-port coverage, and Catalyst 9300 48-port copper models with modular uplink.
2. Choose the alternate tier when feature requirements change
If the design calls for DNA Essentials, quote the matching Essentials SKU instead of changing the term or port-count SKU.
3. Choose another term or model-group SKU when scope changes
If the buyer needs a 5-year or 7-year subscription, or the switch is a different port count or fiber/copper group, use the corresponding Cisco DNA license SKU.
4. Verify entitlement details before purchase
Before ordering C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y, confirm the Catalyst 9300 hardware SKU, Smart Account, existing entitlement state, subscription start expectations, quote details, and procurement contact.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Catalyst 9300 Model |
Exact hardware SKU and model group |
Prevents assigning the license to the wrong Catalyst 9300 switch type |
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Port Count |
48-port requirement |
This SKU is tied to 48-port Catalyst 9300 licensing |
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License tier |
DNA Advantage |
Avoids mixing Advantage and Essentials subscription levels |
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Subscription term |
3 years |
Confirms the entitlement period matches the project or renewal plan |
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Model Group |
Catalyst 9300 48-port copper models with modular uplink |
Keeps copper and fiber license groups aligned with the hardware |
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Smart Account |
Correct Cisco Smart Account and license ownership |
Required for entitlement assignment and license management |
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Existing Entitlement |
New purchase, renewal, or license correction |
Prevents duplicate or mismatched software subscriptions |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y | Product type | Cisco software subscription license |
| License family | Cisco DNA | License tier | DNA Advantage |
| Subscription term | 3 years | Port Count Coverage | 48-port |
| Platform Model Group | Catalyst 9300 48-port copper models with modular uplink | Supported platforms | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
| License Description | C9300 Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port, 3-year term license | Licensing Method | Cisco Smart Licensing |
| Smart Account | Required during purchase | Related Term Options | 3-year, 5-year, and 7-year term options listed by Cisco |
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