Cisco ESS 3300 DNA Essentials 10-Year License
The Cisco Embedded Services 3300 Series DNA Essentials License enables enterprise-grade network management and security for embedded Ethernet switch deployments. This 10-year term license unlocks DNA Essentials capabilities on ESS 3300 platforms, delivering secure Layer 2 switching with IOS XE software support for industrial IoT, ruggedized edge computing, and specialized form-factor applications. Perfect for organizations deploying low-power, compact Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet solutions across distributed environments requiring long-term licensing certainty and advanced network visibility.
Key Features
- DNA Essentials feature set for advanced network management and telemetry
- 10-year license term providing extended coverage and cost predictability
- IOS XE software compatibility for enterprise-grade security and performance
- Secure Layer 2 switching with network essentials capabilities
- Support for industrial IoT and ruggedized edge deployment scenarios
- Low-power, small form-factor design optimized for embedded applications
- Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options
- Enterprise-class network visibility and device management
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Product Series |
Embedded Services 3300 Series |
| License Type |
DNA Essentials |
| License Term |
10 Years |
| Part Number |
ESS3300-DNA-E-10Y |
| Software Platform |
IOS XE |
| Feature Set |
Network Essentials with DNA Essentials |
| Application |
Embedded Ethernet switching for IoT and industrial use cases |
| Form Factor |
Embedded switch card (low power, ruggedized) |
| Connectivity |
Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Cisco ESS 3300 DNA Essentials license?
The DNA Essentials license provides advanced network management, security monitoring, and device telemetry capabilities for Cisco Embedded Services 3300 Series switches. It enables IOS XE software features including secure Layer 2 switching, network visibility, and enterprise-class management tools required for industrial IoT and edge computing deployments.
How long is the 10-year license term valid?
The 10-year license term (ESS3300-DNA-E-10Y) provides continuous coverage for a decade from activation, ensuring long-term licensing certainty and eliminating renewal concerns for extended embedded switch deployments in industrial and IoT environments.
Is this license compatible with Cisco IOS XE software?
Yes, the DNA Essentials license is fully compatible with IOS XE software running on Cisco Embedded Services 3300 Series platforms, supporting both Network Essentials and Network Advantage feature sets for comprehensive Layer 2 switching and network management capabilities.
What are the best use cases for ESS 3300 DNA Essentials licensing?
Ideal use cases include industrial IoT deployments, ruggedized edge computing environments, low-power distributed networking, specialized form-factor applications requiring Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet, and scenarios demanding enterprise-grade security with long-term licensing predictability.
