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ELA C9500 48P25G ESSENTIALS TO ADVANTAGE UPGRADE 5 YEARS
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C9500-48Y4C-EA-5-ELA C9500 48P25G ESSENTIALS TO ADVANTAGE UPGRADE 5 YEARS is a network management software license upgrade specifically designed to transition Cisco Catalyst switches from Essentials to Advantage functionality. It is a subscription-based upgrade that enhances feature set and device performance for enterprise and IT administration environments. The digital key delivery coupled with online activation streamlines the deployment process while ensuring assets remain secured and updated.
The upgrade supports use cases across SMBs and large enterprises by providing extended software benefits on Cisco networking platforms. Licensed for a fixed 5-year term (reflected here as N/A in duration options), it integrates seamlessly with existing Cisco IOS XE environments. With English language support and digital delivery via email, this product is tailored for IT management professionals needing to boost network performance and security on a range of compatible networking hardware.
C9500-48Y4C-EA-5 price is $11,752.00, a 47.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $22,275.00. C9500-48Y4C-EA-5 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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An enterprise data center implements the C9500-48Y4C-EA-5-ELA upgrade on Catalyst 9500 switches to aggregate 48×25Gb/s server links and 4×100Gb/s uplinks. The Advantage license unlocks advanced QoS, EVPN-VXLAN and nonstop forwarding, delivering 5-year guaranteed uptime, 5× higher bandwidth utilization and simplified operational workflows.
A service provider deploys Catalyst 9500-48P25G with the 5-year Essentials-to-Advantage upgrade to support isolated VRFs, Cisco TrustSec segmentation and MACsec encryption for 20+ tenants. This delivers industry-leading compliance, threat protection at line rate and SLA-backed performance, boosting customer trust and recurring revenue.
A global campus network leverages the 5-year Advantage upgrade on Catalyst 9500 platforms to enable Cisco DNA Center automation, SD-Access segmentation and real-time telemetry. IT teams achieve zero-touch provisioning, 70% faster issue remediation and data-driven capacity planning, reducing OPEX and accelerating digital services rollout.
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 C9500-48Y4C-EA-5 |  C9400-DNA-A-3R |  C1-C9500-TRK-5Y |  C9200-DNA-E-24 |  C9500-DNA-LL-E-3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 Years | N/A | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Web-Based | N/A | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform |
| 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 | English | Multilingual | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | 64-bit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-48Y4C-EA-5-ELA C9500 48P25G ESSENTIALS TO ADVANTAGE UPGRADE 5 YEARS | C9400-DNA-A-3R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9400 3Y, For Renewal Only | C1-C9500-TRK-5Y-Cisco ONE Subscription SKU 5Y | C9200-DNA-E-24-C9200 DNA Essentials Term 24-port | C9500-DNA-LL-E-3Y-DNA Essential Low Port Density 3 Year License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
5-year upgrade provided consistent performance and high reliability.
Professional-grade license with minimal administrative overhead.
Reliable long-term solution for enterprise cores.
Smooth activation and predictable operations.
Strong choice for stable core network performance.
The C9500-48Y4C-EA-5 upgrade converts your Cisco Catalyst 9500 Essentials license to an Advantage license for five years, enabling advanced features such as MACsec encryption, application visibility, and network automation.
The license upgrade is valid for five years from the date of activation, during which you receive software updates, feature enhancements, and technical support.
Essentials provides basic Layer 2/3 switching and security, while Advantage unlocks advanced analytics, programmability, encryption, and high-availability features.
The Advantage license enables features such as full MACsec encryption, SD-Access, advanced QoS, Flexible NetFlow, and enhanced automation via Cisco DNA Center.