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C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 Overview
C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR C9500 24P25G ESSEN TO ADVANTAGE UPG is a network management upgrade license designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. It offers an enhanced software feature set and performance improvements that help enterprise IT administrators optimize network operations. The upgrade is delivered as a subscription-based license with a fixed duration, ensuring that networks remain up to date with the latest advancements over the subscription term.
This license is distributed via a digital key with an online activation process, and it is intended for enterprise and IT admin use. Its use case spans large-scale business environments where robust network management is critical. The product is compatible with the licensed Cisco hardware, delivered in a downloadable format, and supports deployment as part of a comprehensive Cisco network infrastructure upgrade.
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C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- 3 Years
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- N/A
- Support Included
- Vendor Support Required
- Product Name
- C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR C9500 24P25G ESSEN TO ADVANTAGE UPG
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 Use Case
Enterprise Campus Core Upgrade with Cisco Catalyst C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR
In a large university campus, IT teams replace legacy 10 Gb switches with the C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR to support 24×25 Gb student and faculty uplinks plus 4×100 Gb backbone connections. The advanced EA licensing delivers seamless Layer 2/3 services, automated VLAN provisioning and 50% lower latency. Outcome: scalable 25 Gb aggregation, simplified operations and 3-year software assurance for future-proof network expansion.
High-Performance Data Center Leaf-Spine Fabric with C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR
A financial trading firm deploys the Catalyst 9500-24P25G ESSEN TO ADVANTAGE UPG (C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR) as leaf switches in a spine-and-leaf architecture. Each leaf delivers 24×25 Gb downlinks to compute nodes and 4×100 Gb up-links to spine. Benefit: deterministic low-latency forwarding, sub-microsecond jitter control and 3-year Advantage software for rapid feature upgrades, ensuring ultra-fast transaction processing.
Secure Multi-Tenant Segmentation and Policy Automation
A managed services provider implements C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR to enforce micro-segmentation across 50+ customer VLANs using Cisco SD-Access. The EA license unlocks advanced policy-based routing, TrustSec encryption and real-time telemetry. Result: strict tenant isolation, automated security policy enforcement and compliance reporting, reducing breach risk by 70% while streamlining 3-year software and support lifecycle.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 |  C9400-DNA-E |  C9200-DNA-E-48 |  C9300-DNA-P-24S-7Y |  C9300-DA-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 | 3 Years | 1 Year | 3 Years | 7 Year Term License | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | Web-Based | Web-Based | N/A | Web-Based |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| 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 | N/A | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-24Y4C-EA-3-3YR C9500 24P25G ESSEN TO ADVANTAGE UPG | C9400-DNA-E-Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential Term License | C9200-DNA-E-48-C9200 DNA Essentials Term 48-port | C9300-DNA-P-24S-7Y-C9300 DNA Premier, 24-Port Fiber, 7 Year Term License | C9300-DA-24-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage for C9300 24P SMS-K |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
C
Carl Matthews
4
Good mid-term option with consistent performance.
L
Leonard Price
5
Helped align features across our core switches.
R
Ross Cunningham
4
Activation was seamless and benefits were immediate.
M
Mitchell Ross
4
Reliable choice for enterprise environments.
Questions & Answers
What is Cisco SKU C9500-24Y4C-EA-3?
Cisco SKU C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 is a 3-year term upgrade license that converts a Catalyst 9500 24-port 25G switch from Essential to Advantage feature set under the Cisco Enterprise Agreement.
Which Catalyst 9500 models are compatible with this upgrade?
The C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 upgrade applies exclusively to Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches with 24×25G uplink modules running an active Essential license.
What additional features does the Advantage license provide?
The Advantage license unlocks advanced analytics, scalable encryption, EVPN/VXLAN support, segment routing, and comprehensive policy-based automation.
How long is the C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 license valid?
The license term is three years from activation, including full software updates, bug fixes, and access to Cisco TAC under the Enterprise Agreement.
Can I convert an existing Essential license to Advantage?
Yes. Purchasing SKU C9500-24Y4C-EA-3 automatically upgrades your active Essential license to Advantage for the specified 3-year term.
What is included in this upgrade bundle?
This bundle includes the Advantage feature set license, three years of software updates, worldwide Cisco TAC support, and Enterprise Agreement benefits.
How do I apply the Advantage license on my switch?
Upload the product license registration token to your switch via CLI or Cisco DNA Center, then execute the license install commands to activate Advantage.
How can I verify that the Advantage license is active?
Use the CLI command show license summary or show platform software license to confirm that the Catalyst 9500 is running the Advantage feature set.
Does this upgrade require any hardware changes?
No hardware changes are required. The upgrade is purely software-based and leverages your existing compatible Catalyst 9500 switch.
Are software updates included during the 3-year term?
Yes. All maintenance releases, bug fixes, and any minor or major IOS XE updates are included for the full three-year duration.
What support options come with the Enterprise Agreement?
The Enterprise Agreement provides 24×7 Cisco TAC support, access to the Cisco Software Download Center, and flexible license management tools.
Can I renew or extend the license after three years?
Yes. At term expiration you can purchase a renewal SKU to extend the Advantage license for additional years under the Enterprise Agreement.
What is the difference between Essential and Advantage licenses?
Essential covers basic Layer 2/3 features, while Advantage adds security enforcement, segmentation, advanced routing, and telemetry capabilities.
How do I purchase Cisco SKU C9500-24Y4C-EA-3?
Contact a Cisco authorized reseller or log into the Cisco Commerce Workspace to order the upgrade under your Enterprise Agreement account.
Does this upgrade affect my existing network configurations?
No existing configurations are altered. Once the Advantage license is active, new features become available without impacting current settings.
What are the key benefits of upgrading to Advantage?
Upgrading enables enhanced security, deeper visibility, greater scale, and advanced automation, ensuring your network is future-ready.