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Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 High SMS-K
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C9500-DA-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 High SMS-K is a network management software license designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9500 platforms. It provides IT administrators with advanced management features, configuration controls, and monitoring capabilities to streamline enterprise network operations.
C9500-DA-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 High SMS-K is a subscription license delivered via a digital key with online activation. Intended for enterprise IT management use, it supports cross-platform access through modern management interfaces and is optimized for deployment in sectors such as education, government, and large businesses.
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In a highly regulated financial services campus, the C9500-DA-SMSK (Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 High SMS-K) enables automated, policy-based micro-segmentation to isolate trading floors and client data networks, ensuring PCI DSS and GDPR compliance in real time. Benefit: Reduces manual configuration errors by 85%, accelerates audit readiness, and maintains continuous segmentation enforcement via Cisco DNA Center.
A global retail chain deploying C9500 High SMS-K across 50+ regional outlets leverages Cisco DNA Advantage (C9500-DA-SMSK) Zero-Touch Provisioning to standardize switch configurations, security policies and QoS profiles within minutes. Outcome: Cuts deployment time by 70%, ensures consistent policy enforcement at scale, and lowers operational expenses through centralized automation.
A large university campus uses C9500-DA-SMSK’s AI/ML-powered assurance features to monitor East/West traffic patterns, detect anomalies, and predict device failures before impact. Benefit: Boosts network uptime to 99.99%, accelerates root-cause analysis by 60%, and strengthens threat detection with continuous analytics and automated remediation workflows.
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| C9500-DA-SMSK |  C9200L-DE-48-SMSK |  C9500-DNA-24Y4C10E |  C9400-DNA-E-3Y |  C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 Year | 1 Year | 3 Years | 3 Years | N/A |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A | Web-Based | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | Downloadable | N/A | N/A |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DA-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 High SMS-K | C9200L-DE-48-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials C9200L 48P SMS-K | C9500-DNA-24Y4C10E-C9500 DNA Essentials, Term License | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 3 Year License | C9300-DNA-E-48S-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber, 5 Year Term License |
| 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 |
DNA Advantage SMS-K provided enhanced analytics and automation. Network stability and visibility improved across our backbone.
Reliable license with consistent performance. Helped streamline daily network operations.
Activation was seamless and features integrated well with existing infrastructure.
Advanced insights made capacity planning easier and more accurate.
Well-suited for large enterprise environments needing automation and policy consistency.
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 High SMS-K (SKU C9500-DA-SMSK) is a subscription-based software license that delivers advanced automation, analytics, segmentation and assurance for Catalyst 9500 Series switches.
Cisco DNA Advantage includes network automation, advanced security segmentation, AI-driven assurance, policy-based QoS and application optimization for Catalyst 9500 switches.
Unlike DNA Essentials, DNA Advantage adds advanced security segmentation, full SD-Access, AI-powered analytics and comprehensive policy automation for enterprise networks.
High SMS-K denotes a long-term (typically five-year) Smart Software Subscription Key for DNA Advantage, enabling continuous feature updates and support for Catalyst 9500 switches.
You deploy DNA Advantage by assigning the Smart Software Subscription Key in Cisco Smart Software Manager and attaching it to your Catalyst 9500 switch inventory.
Yes, DNA Center integrates with Cisco Smart Software Manager to onboard, track and manage DNA Advantage subscriptions for Catalyst 9500 switches.
You need Catalyst 9500 hardware running IOS XE 17.3 or later, a valid Smart Software Subscription and connectivity to Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Renew by ordering a new Smart Software Subscription Key from Cisco or your reseller and applying it through Cisco Smart Software Manager before the current term expires.
Yes, DNA Advantage offers advanced security segmentation, threat detection and automated policy enforcement to protect enterprise campus networks.
Cisco Smart Software Manager is a cloud-based portal for procuring, registering, assigning and monitoring all Cisco Smart Software Subscription licenses.
Upgrade by purchasing the DNA Advantage upgrade SKU, obtaining a new subscription key and assigning it to your Catalyst 9500 devices in Smart Software Manager.
Yes, DNA Advantage fully supports Cisco SD-Access for automated fabric provisioning, micro-segmentation and policy enforcement on Catalyst 9500 switches.
Cisco DNA Advantage reduces operational costs through automation, enhances security with segmentation, and improves user experience via AI-driven network assurance.
No, DNA Advantage uses Cisco Smart Software Subscription, eliminating the need for on-premises license servers and providing centralized cloud-based license management.
A High SMS-K subscription typically covers a five-year term, during which you receive all software updates, feature releases and technical support.
DNA Advantage is supported on Catalyst 9000 Series switches, including the Catalyst 9500 family, running IOS XE 17.3 or newer.
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