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C9500-32QC-E-A-7
C9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 7 Years
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C9500-32QC-E-A-7-C9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 7 Years delivers an enhanced network management software license upgrade that transforms the capabilities of Cisco Catalyst 9500 series devices. This upgrade shifts your device’s software from the base Essentials feature set to the more advanced Advantage feature set, enabling improved performance, security, and scalability in demanding enterprise environments.
C9500-32QC-E-A-7-C9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 7 Years is a subscription-based network management solution designed for IT administration in enterprise infrastructures. The upgrade license is valid for 7 years, is delivered via a digital key, and requires online activation. It is intended for professional use by IT departments managing mission-critical network hardware, ensuring streamlined integration with existing management systems across supported platforms.
C9500-32QC-E-A-7 price is $16,652.00, a 47.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $31,560.00. C9500-32QC-E-A-7 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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| C9500-32QC-E-A-7 |  C9600-DNA-A-3Y |  CAT-DNA-P-ADD-3Y |  C9400-DE-SMSK |  C9500-DE-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 | 7 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin | Enterprise |
| 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 | Multilingual | English |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-32QC-E-A-7-C9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 7 Years | C9600-DNA-A-3Y-Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage 3 Year License | CAT-DNA-P-ADD-3Y-Cisco DNA Premier Catalyst Add-on, 3 Year Term License | C9400-DE-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials for C9400 SMS-K | C9500-DE-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
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New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
Our specialists assist with compatibility, configuration, licensing, and installation, before and after you buy. Real hardware expertise, whenever you need it.
dispatched quickly and shipped worldwide from regional hubs, fully tracked and insured.
Seven-year upgrade delivered long-term stability and capacity.
Excellent choice for dense core environments.
Future-ready licensing.
No issues during upgrade.
Strong enterprise reliability.
SKU C9500-32QC-E-A-7 is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series upgrade license that transitions a 32-port 40 Gbps switch from Essentials to Advantage with seven years of support and software updates.
The Advantage license adds advanced security, telemetry, automation, and policy-based routing features on top of the core Layer 2/3 functionality provided by Essentials.
You apply the upgrade by ordering SKU C9500-32QC-E-A-7, registering the Product Authorization Key (PAK) on Cisco Software Central, and installing the Advantage license via the CLI or Cisco DNA Center.
The seven-year term includes 24/7 technical support, Software Support and Updates (S-SU), bug fixes, and minor and major software upgrades.
No, the Essentials to Advantage upgrade covers software support and updates only; hardware replacement requires a separate SMARTnet or device-level service contract.
Yes, you can renew the Advantage license by ordering an additional support contract before expiration to maintain software updates and technical support.
The Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC provides 32 fixed 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports for high-density uplink and spine deployments.
Ensure your switch is running Cisco IOS XE Release 17.3 or later, has valid licensing, and is covered by an active support contract before applying the Advantage upgrade.
Advantage introduces Encrypted Traffic Analytics, TrustSec segmentation, and MACsec encryption, enabling comprehensive threat protection and microsegmentation.
Yes, the Advantage license unlocks full StackWise Virtual and large-scale chassis fabric features for seamless multi-switch high-availability.
Use the CLI command show license all or check Cisco DNA Center’s device inventory to confirm the Advantage feature set is active.
The seven-year support includes a 90-percent service availability SLA for software downloads and 24/7 access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
Yes, Authorized Cisco Partners and resellers can process SKU C9500-32QC-E-A-7 orders and assist with license registration and activation.
Cisco TAC provides global 24/7 support in multiple languages to troubleshoot software issues and guide you through license deployment.
Software assurance ensures access to all IOS XE feature releases, patches, and critical bug fixes throughout the seven-year period.
License activation is immediate once you receive the PAK, register it on Cisco Software Central, and install it on the switch via CLI or management tools.
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