C9200L-48-E-A-5 is Cisco's five-year upgrade license for a 48-port Catalyst 9200L. Cisco describes it as upgrading Network Essentials and Cisco DNA Essentials to Network Advantage and Cisco DNA Advantage.
This order code is an electronic software entitlement. It does not include a Catalyst 9200L switch, power supply, fixed uplinks, optics, rack hardware or replacement parts.
Confirm the exact 48-port C9200L parent device, its current Essentials entitlements, Smart Account destination, activation region, service start date and five-year term before ordering. A C9200 license is not automatically interchangeable with a C9200L license.
Official source: Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series data sheet and license ordering table.
| Exact order code | C9200L-48-E-A-5 |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Product identity | Software upgrade license |
| Parent platform | Catalyst 9200L, 48-port scope |
| Starting tiers | Network Essentials and Cisco DNA Essentials |
| Upgrade tiers | Network Advantage and Cisco DNA Advantage |
| Term | 5 years |
| Delivery | Electronic entitlement |
| Hardware included | No |
| Official manufacturer reference | Cisco exact C9200L-48-E-A-5 description |
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.
5 years procurement guidance: A five-year term supports long lifecycle planning and fewer renewal events. Verify that the covered hardware, vendor support window and deployment plan remain valid for the full contract period.
Cisco C9200L-48-E-A-5 48-Port Essentials-to-Advantage Upgrade License, 5-Year is listed as a CISCO license, subscription or support entitlement with a 5 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 C9200L-48-E-A-5 is US$ 3,423.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
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