C9200-48-E-A-7 is the seven-year Essentials-to-Advantage software upgrade for the 48-port Cisco Catalyst 9200 entitlement. Cisco lists both the Network and Cisco DNA tiers in this upgrade path.
Match the order to a 48-port C9200 asset already carrying Network Essentials and Cisco DNA Essentials. It is not valid evidence for a 24-port switch or the fixed-uplink C9200L family. No chassis, optics, uplink module or power supply is included.
The -7 suffix identifies a seven-year term. Before purchase, compare the subscription end date with the intended hardware lifecycle, software support plan and organizational Smart Account ownership. Assign a renewal owner even when the next review is several years away.
Store the electronic order and activation transaction with the target serial number and virtual account. Verify the Advantage tier result after assignment and preserve enough evidence to support a later renewal, transfer or asset retirement decision.
Official evidence: Cisco Catalyst 9200 exact seven-year 48-port upgrade table.
| Exact model / SKU | C9200-48-E-A-7 |
| Exact Cisco SKU | C9200-48-E-A-7 |
| Product form | Electronic software upgrade license |
| Supported platform | Cisco Catalyst 9200 |
| Port scope | 48 ports |
| From | Network Essentials and Cisco DNA Essentials |
| To | Network Advantage and Cisco DNA Advantage |
| Term | 7 years |
| Hardware supplied | No |
| Source match | C9200-48-E-A-7: Cisco official table defines the 48-port Essentials-to-Advantage upgrade license with a seven-year term |
| Official manufacturer reference | Cisco Catalyst 9200 official software ordering table |
This listing is a software license, subscription or support entitlement rather than standalone hardware. Confirm the covered device model, service level, contract duration, activation region, start date and delivery method before ordering.
7 years procurement guidance: Confirm the contract duration, start date, renewal owner and covered platform before activation.
Cisco C9200-48-E-A-7 48-Port Essentials-to-Advantage Upgrade License 7Y is listed as a CISCO license, subscription or support entitlement with a 7 years term. Confirm the protected device or account, included services and exact contract term on the quotation.
This listing should not be assumed to include hardware. Confirm whether fulfillment uses an activation code, electronic entitlement, account registration or another vendor process.
Validate the parent device serial number or model, service start date, region, renewal eligibility, transfer restrictions and required vendor account before purchase.
The current reference price for C9200-48-E-A-7 is US$ 3,322.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
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