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Do I need Cisco DNA (Cisco 9200)

swain9063058
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Hi All,

 

The company I work for provides bespoke computing systems. We have previously been supplying Cisco 2960 series switches which form a very basic network.

 

PC A connects to Switch A

PC B connects to Switch B

Switch A and Switch B are interlinked.

 

There has been no monitoring of the 2960 series switches and configuration was/is always performed via the console connection.

 

As the 2960 series of going End of Life we're looking at the 9200 series as a replacement. We'd have the same setup as above and configuration would continue via the console.

 

So my question is, do we need to buy licenses such as C9200-DNA-P-24-3 just for simple setups?

 

From reading online, the DNA licenses seem to be focused on managing equipment remotely so I don't think this applies for our basic setup.

 

Thanks. 

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balaji.bandi
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You do not need DNA License if you do not have DNAC.

 

Essentials License perpetual good enough as per the description.

 

 

 

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swain9063058
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What is the Essentials License?

 

Does this come as standard with all Cisco switches?

yes that is the base License new Cat 9K switches.

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