Cisco C9200L-DNA-E-24-3Y: 3-Year DNA Essentials License for Catalyst 9200L

The Cisco C9200L-DNA-E-24-3Y isn’t just a software license—it’s a strategic enabler that transforms your network infrastructure into a dynamic, intelligent, and resilient ecosystem. Purpose-built for the Cisco Catalyst 9200L 24-port switches, this 3-year DNA Essentials license delivers a rich blend of automation, security, and management features that elevate your operations from routine to remarkable.

Core Benefits at a Glance

• License Type – Cisco DNA Essentials
The DNA Essentials license is your gateway to next-gen networking. It brings core automation, visibility, and control features that drastically reduce operational overhead and human error.

• 3-Year Term Duration
A full three years of uninterrupted access to advanced capabilities—long enough to make a transformative impact, yet agile enough for future upgrades.

• 24-Port Compatibility
Specifically aligned with the 24-port Catalyst 9200L switches, ensuring full feature availability without compromise or compatibility concerns.

• Network Automation
Say goodbye to manual configuration. This license enables automated provisioning, intelligent routing, and policy enforcement, so your team can focus on innovation rather than firefighting.

• End-to-End Security
From endpoint detection to threat containment, DNA Essentials embeds multilayer security across your network. It enables encrypted traffic analytics, rogue device detection, and automated threat response.

• Unified Management Interface
Manage your network from a single pane of glass. Cisco DNA Center, web GUI, or CLI—whichever suits your workflow. Visibility meets control in a seamless, centralized dashboard.

• Advanced Analytics & Monitoring
Harness real-time insights, historical data, and predictive intelligence. Stay ahead of anomalies with proactive diagnostics and usage patterns that reveal what’s happening beneath the surface.

Technical Blueprint

• Series: Catalyst 9200L—compact, stackable, enterprise-ready
• Model Number: C9200L-DNA-E-24-3Y
• Interface Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• Switching Capacity: Up to 128 Gbps—designed for speed and reliability
• Forwarding Rate: Processes up to 95.23 million packets per second
• Stacking Capabilities: Scale up to 8 switches per stack, enabling flexible expansion
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): Supported—reduce clutter and cable dependency
• Form Factor Dimensions:
  - Height: 1.73 in (44 mm)
  - Width: 17.5 in (445 mm)
  - Depth: 11.3 in (288 mm)
• Unit Weight: Approximately 8.56 lbs (3.88 kg)
• Redundant Power Supply: Dual, hot-swappable for zero downtime during maintenance
• Operational Temperature Range: From a cool 32°F to a warm 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

Strategic Value for IT Operations

This license is engineered for IT teams craving simplicity, CISOs demanding security, and organizations striving for operational agility. Whether you’re managing a campus, a branch, or a growing distributed workforce, the DNA Essentials license makes your infrastructure not only smarter but more responsive to your needs.

You’ll benefit from software-defined access, group-based policy, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic analytics—all of which contribute to faster deployment, reduced risk, and lower total cost of ownership.

Future-Ready Options & Investment Value

If you’re looking to make a deeper commitment to Cisco’s DNA architecture, 5-year and 7-year license variants are also available, giving you even more runway for long-term planning and ROI.

In a digital world that demands speed, security, and flexibility, this license is more than a necessity—it’s a competitive advantage.