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C9500-48Y4C-EA-3 Overview
C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR C9500 48P25G ESSENTIALS TO ADVANTAGE UPG is a network management upgrade license designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches. This subscription-based software license has a duration of 3 Years and is delivered as a digital key via an online activation process. It is intended to upgrade the switch’s feature set from Essentials to Advantage, enabling enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities in enterprise environments.
Optimized for IT management use cases across enterprise and education sectors, this license supports a downloadable software format that integrates with the underlying IOS XE platform. The upgrade is meant for a single device and is backed by vendor support, ensuring a seamless transition to advanced network management features while maintaining compatibility within a cross-platform digital ecosystem.
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C9500-48Y4C-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
- Cross-Platform
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Vendor Support Required
- Product Name
- C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR C9500 48P25G ESSENTIALS TO ADVANTAGE UPG
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C9500-48Y4C-EA-3 Use Case
High-Performance Data Center Spine with Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR
Upgrade your 48-port 25G switch from Essentials to Advantage (C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR) in a hyperscale data center spine to enable advanced routing (BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN), VRF-Lite and Encrypted Traffic Analytics. Benefit: Achieve sub-microsecond latency, 2X throughput and 99.999% uptime with proactive threat detection for mission-critical workloads.
Secure Enterprise Campus Core with Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR
Deploy C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR Essentials to Advantage in an enterprise campus core to leverage Cisco DNA Center SD-Access, Cisco TrustSec and policy-based micro-segmentation. Benefit: Simplify network automation, enforce zero-trust access for 10,000+ users and IoT devices, and reduce security incidents by 50% while boosting operational efficiency.
Multi-Tenant Service Provider Aggregation with Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR
In a service provider aggregation layer, upgrade to C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR to activate advanced MPLS, EVPN, L2VPN and granular QoS features. Benefit: Support scalable multi-tenant environments, ensure SLA compliance with per-tenant policies and cut OPEX by 30% through centralized automation and 99.9% service availability.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| C9500-48Y4C-EA-3 |  C1-C9500-TRK-7Y |  C9500-DNA-A-5R |  C9200-DE-24-SMSK |  C9300L-DNA-A-48 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Perpetual | Subscription |
| License Duration | 3 Years | N/A | N/A | Lifetime | 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 | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | N/A | Web-Based | Cross-Platform |
| 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR C9500 48P25G ESSENTIALS TO ADVANTAGE UPG | C1-C9500-TRK-7Y-Cisco ONE Subscription SKU 7Y | C9500-DNA-A-5R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9500 High 5Y, For Renewal Only | C9200-DE-24-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials C9200 24P SMS-K | C9300L-DNA-A-48-C9300L Cisco DNA Advantage, 48-port license |
| 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
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Aaron Pierce
5
Seamless activation with minimal downtime.
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Ethan Grant
5
Reliable mid-term solution for enterprise networks.
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Calvin Morrison
4
Professional-grade license reduced administrative overhead.
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Julian Barrett
4
Stable and predictable core performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the C9500-48Y4C-EA-3 product?
The C9500-48Y4C-EA-3 is a three-year Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series license upgrade from Essentials to Advantage for the 48-port 25G model (C9500-48Y4C).
Which additional features does the Advantage license provide?
The Advantage license adds advanced routing (OSPFv3, BGP EVPN), segment routing, multicast enhancements, MPLS, MACsec encryption, advanced QoS, telemetry and programmability features.
How does the three-year upgrade subscription work?
Upon activation, the upgrade subscription grants Advantage feature access and software updates for 36 months, after which you must renew to maintain support and updates.
Can I apply this upgrade to an existing Essentials license?
Yes, the C9500-48Y4C-EA-3 directly converts an active Essentials license on a Catalyst 9500-48Y4C chassis to Advantage for the remaining term.
What support services are included with this upgrade?
It includes Cisco Software Support Service (SWSS) covering software updates, bug fixes, and 24×7 Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) access for three years.
How do I install and activate the upgrade license?
Use Cisco’s Smart Software Manager or CLI License Smart Call Home to register, download, install and activate the Advantage license key on your C9500-48Y4C switch.
Is the underlying Essentials license still valid after upgrade?
Yes, the Essentials license remains valid. The Advantage upgrade overlays additional features without invalidating the base Essentials entitlement.
Can I renew or extend this Advantage upgrade?
You can renew or extend the Cisco Advantage subscription through Cisco or your authorized partner before expiration to maintain feature and support access.
Does this SKU include hardware support?
No, C9500-48Y4C-EA-3 covers only software feature and support. Hardware warranty and Smart Net Total Care must be purchased separately.
What are the key security enhancements in Advantage?
Advantage adds MACsec encryption, Cisco Trust Anchor, advanced threat defense, role-based access control and enhanced control-plane protection features.
What routing and switching scale does it support?
It supports up to 2 Tbps of system bandwidth, 128 K MAC addresses, 64 K ACL entries, 16K VLANs, and high-scale OSPF/BGP/MPLS deployments.
How does the upgrade improve network automation?
It unlocks Cisco DNA Automation APIs, streaming telemetry, programmable fabric and Python scripting for automated provisioning, configuration and assurance.
Is the license transferable to another chassis?
No. The Advantage upgrade is tied to the original C9500-48Y4C device. Transferring requires deactivation on the source device and Cisco approval.
What is the difference between EA and EA-3 suffixes?
EA denotes an Essentials-to-Advantage upgrade, while EA-3 specifies the duration. EA-3 indicates a three-year subscription term.
Can I upgrade mid-term if I already have Advantage?
No. If you already have an Advantage subscription, this SKU is not applicable. Contact Cisco or your partner for term extension or renewal.
How do I verify my active subscription and feature set?
Use the CLI command 'show license all' or check Cisco Smart Software Manager to confirm active subscription status and licensed features.