CISCO C9200-24-E-A-5 Catalyst 9200 Switches

C9200-24-E-A-5 License Scope

C9200-24-E-A-5 is an electronic upgrade license for a 24-port Catalyst 9200 switch already entitled for the Essentials tiers. It is not a physical switch, power supply, uplink module or replacement chassis.

What This SKU Changes

The entitlement moves the network software tier from Network Essentials to Network Advantage and the Cisco DNA tier from Cisco DNA Essentials to Cisco DNA Advantage. This SKU is for the modular-uplink C9200 platform, not the fixed-uplink C9200L variant.

Platform-Specific Validation

For a modular-uplink Catalyst 9200 deployment, verify the base chassis identity independently from the selected network module. This software upgrade changes the entitlement tier but does not supply, replace or authorize an uplink module; the installed module remains a separate hardware line item.

Port-Density Purchase Context

A twenty-four-port entitlement is commonly evaluated for a smaller branch, compact access closet or staged migration where each switch has a limited endpoint count. Procurement should reconcile the license against the individual switch serial number before activation, especially when only part of an installed estate is being upgraded.

5-Year Procurement Term

The five-year option is intended for a longer operating plan with fewer renewal events; align its end date with the supported switch lifecycle. It can match a conventional capital depreciation period, provided the organization expects to retain the same access platform. Check future support milestones before committing to the extended coverage window. The suffix -5 records the ordered subscription duration.

Ordering Checks

• Match the parent platform to Catalyst 9200 and the authorization to 24 ports.
• Confirm the existing Essentials entitlement, Cisco Smart Account and activation region.
• Record the service start date, renewal owner and 5-year duration on the purchase order.
• Do not treat this electronic entitlement as hardware inventory.

Official Cisco Reference

Cisco Catalyst 9200 official ordering and product documentation