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DNA ADVANTAGE FOR C9400 SMS-K
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C9400-DA-SMSK-DNA ADVANTAGE FOR C9400 SMS-K is a network management software license designed for Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series devices. This solution falls under the network management category and is engineered for enterprise IT management, enabling organizations to streamline operations and automate network infrastructure. It is compatible with Cisco hardware environments and is distributed as a digital key through electronic software delivery, ensuring a swift activation process via online activation methods.
C9400-DA-SMSK-DNA ADVANTAGE FOR C9400 SMS-K is offered under a subscription license model with a typical 1-year duration, making it ideal for enterprises and IT administrators seeking flexible licensing options. The license, provided digitally for ease of deployment, supports cross-platform use in managing network services, helping enterprises optimize performance, maintain compliance, and simplify overall IT management.
C9400-DA-SMSK price is $524.00, a 47.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,000.00. C9400-DA-SMSK is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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A global retail chain deploying 100+ stores uses C9400-DA-SMSK-DNA ADVANTAGE FOR C9400 SMS-K with Cisco DNA Center to push standardized configurations, automate policy templates, and enforce segmentation across all locations. Outcome: 70% faster site turn-up, zero configuration drift, and consistent security posture enterprise-wide.
A Fortune 500 financial services firm leverages the advanced assurance and analytics capabilities in C9400-DA-SMSK-DNA ADVANTAGE FOR C9400 SMS-K to continuously monitor switch health, application latency, and user experience in a 20,000-user campus network. Outcome: 50% reduction in mean time to resolution (MTTR), 99.99% network uptime, and data-driven capacity planning.
A smart manufacturing plant with 500+ IoT sensors implements identity-based micro-segmentation and dynamic access control using C9400-DA-SMSK-DNA ADVANTAGE FOR C9400 SMS-K. Outcome: Immediate isolation of compromised devices, prevention of lateral threat movement, and full compliance with industry security standards.
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 C9400-DA-SMSK |  C9500-DNA-32QC-E-A |  C9300-DNA-A-48-1R |  C9500-48Y4C-EA-5 |  C9300L-DNA-A48-10Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management |
| License Type | Subscription | Perpetual | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| License Duration | 1 Year | Lifetime | 1 Year | N/A | N/A |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | N/A | Web-Based | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Email Delivery |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9400-DA-SMSK-DNA ADVANTAGE FOR C9400 SMS-K | C9500-DNA-32QC-E-A-C9500 DNA 32P40G Upgrade License | C9300-DNA-A-48-1R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9300 48P 1Y, For Renewal Only | C9500-48Y4C-EA-5-ELA C9500 48P25G ESSENTIALS TO ADVANTAGE UPGRADE 5 YEARS | C9300L-DNA-A48-10Y-ELA 10YR TERM LICS C9300L DNA ADVANTAGE 48PORT |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | N/A | Yes | No | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
DNA Advantage SMS-K simplified licensing for our 9400 chassis.
Centralized management improved operational efficiency.
Straightforward and dependable activation.
Good fit for enterprise cores.
Delivered expected Cisco capabilities.
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9400-DA-SMSK is a subscription license that unlocks advanced automation, assurance, segmentation and analytic features on Catalyst 9400 Series switches.
DNA Advantage SMS-K delivers policy-based automation, AI-driven analytics, advanced segmentation, threat detection, seamless software upgrades and SD-Access segmentation on Catalyst 9400 switches.
Unlike DNA Essentials, which provides basic automation and management, DNA Advantage adds advanced analytics, full SD-Access, intent-based segmentation, assurance and threat-centric security features.
Any Catalyst 9400 switch running Cisco IOS XE and hosting SD-Access or advanced segmentation functions must have the DNA Advantage SMS-K license installed per switch.