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C9500-24Q-E-A-7
9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 7 Year License
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C9500-24Q-E-A-7-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 7 Year License transforms the operating capabilities of Cisco Catalyst switches by upgrading from the baseline DNA Essentials to the advanced DNA Advantage feature set. Developed for network management, this license offers enhanced tools for IT management in enterprise and SMB environments, ensuring that network professionals can optimize their infrastructures through improved analytics and security features.
This license is delivered as a digital key with an online activation process, making it compatible with Cisco’s integrated operating platforms on their hardware. Ideal for enterprise use cases, it supports advanced network design and management functions while being tailored to meet the rigorous demands of modern IT environments.
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A national retailer deploying 200+ stores uses the C9500-24Q-E-A-7-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 7 Year License to automate switch onboarding via Cisco DNA Center. This zero-touch provisioning solution slashes configuration time by 75%, lowers operational costs and accelerates store openings while maintaining consistent security and policy enforcement.
A global enterprise implements intent-based networking on Catalyst 9500 switches upgraded with the C9500-24Q-E-A-7-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 7 Year License. By leveraging AI-driven telemetry and assurance, IT teams achieve 99.99% uptime for critical applications and cut mean-time-to-resolution by 40%, ensuring SLA compliance and optimal user experience.
A financial institution deploys Cisco TrustSec microsegmentation on Catalyst 9500 using the C9500-24Q-E-A-7-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 7 Year License. With encrypted traffic analytics and scalable policy enforcement, the bank reduces its lateral attack surface by 70% and generates real-time PCI-DSS compliance reports, ensuring regulatory adherence and threat containment.
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| C9500-24Q-E-A-7 |  C9300L-DNA-P-48 |  C9400-DNA-A-1R |  C9500-DNA-L-A-5R |  C9200-P-24-SMSK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| License Duration | N/A | 1 Year | 1 Year | N/A | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Web-Based |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Email Delivery | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | Multilingual | 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 | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-24Q-E-A-7-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 7 Year License | C9300L-DNA-P-48-C9300L Cisco DNA Premier, 48-port license | C9400-DNA-A-1R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9400 1Y, For Renewal Only | C9500-DNA-L-A-5R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9500 Low 5Y, For Renewal Only | C9200-P-24-SMSK-Cisco DNA Premier C9200 24P SMS-K |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Seven-year upgrade provided long-term peace of mind. Network performance and feature set are excellent.
Great value over time with consistent reliability.
Helped standardize licensing across our core infrastructure.
No issues during activation and performance gains were immediate.
Ideal for enterprises planning long-term deployments.
The C9500-24Q-E-A-7 is a 7-year subscription license that upgrades Catalyst 9500 DNA Center from Essentials to Advantage, unlocking advanced automation, analytics and security features.
Advantage adds advanced automation, intent-based policies, encrypted traffic analytics, IoT segmentation and AI-driven network assurance over the Essentials feature set.
After purchase you receive a Smart Account entitlement; log into Cisco DNA Center, navigate to Licensing > Smart Licenses, add the entitlement tag, and sync to activate.
The C9500-24Q-E-A-7 is a time-based subscription license valid for 7 years and must be renewed upon expiration to retain Advantage features.
Yes, the DNA Advantage subscription includes all software updates, patches and 24/7 Cisco TAC support for the duration of the 7 years.
All Catalyst 9500 Series models with DNA Essentials entitlement, including 24-port and 48-port variants, can be upgraded to DNA Advantage using C9500-24Q-E-A-7.
Yes, Cisco’s Smart Licensing allows you to reassign unexpired DNA Advantage entitlements to different Catalyst 9500 devices within your Smart Account.
A Catalyst 9500 switch with valid DNA Essentials entitlement, Cisco DNA Center managed infrastructure, and a working Smart Account for license registration are required.
Contact an authorized Cisco partner or reseller, provide the SKU C9500-24Q-E-A-7, and complete the order through Cisco’s Smart Licensing portal.
Entitlement tags are typically delivered via email within 24 hours of purchase, subject to reseller processing times.
Purchase a renewal SKU through your Cisco partner, then assign and sync the new entitlement tag in Cisco DNA Center before the current license end date.
Yes, DNA Advantage is fully integrated with Cisco DNA Center for centralized management of automation, assurance and security policies.
DNA Advantage delivers enhanced network automation, policy-based segmentation, encrypted traffic analytics and AI-powered assurance for maximum uptime and security.
The subscription itself does not include training, but Cisco and partners offer optional paid training and professional service packages.
Organizations typically see reduced operating costs, faster deployments and improved security posture, delivering ROI within 6–12 months of deployment.
The license is tied to a specific number of devices defined in Cisco DNA Center; scaling beyond requires additional entitlements.
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