What is the difference between a model number with a -a vs a -e at the end of the model number

[bdgarcia]

If I look at a C9300-48P-E versus a C9300-48P-A.   I have not been able to find anything that details the difference.

Please let me know what is different.

Thx

Bryan

[luis_cordova]

Hello @bdgarcia,

The difference is:

-E = Network Essentials

-A = Network Advantage

Check this link and go to licensing for the differences:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/data_sheet-c78-738977.html#Software-Requirements

Regards

[Ben Samayoa]

Hello there, You will find all the relevant information you are looking for in the link below: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/data_sheet-c78-738977.html#Platform-Details The "A" and "E", relates to licensing. Example: C9300-24T-E Catalyst 9300 24-port data only, Network Essentials, E=Network Essentials; C9300-24T-A Catalyst 9300 24-port data only, Network Advantage, in this case "A", Network Advantage. See licensing Packaging ,Tables 7 & 8 will describe to you the DNA Essentials and Advantage package features. I hope you ll be able to get all the questions you might have. Cheers, regads, Ben

[Jeswin S]

Hi Compared to earlier licenses please see the latest packages,

• LAN Base is now Network Essentials -E
• IP Base / IP Services is now Network Advantage -A

Hope this helps,

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