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C9500-DE-L-SMSK
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 Low SMS-K
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C9500-DE-L-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 Low SMS-K is a network management software license designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 series devices, offering advanced functionality with a subscription model. This license provides a 3 Years subscription delivered via a digital key, activated online, and is optimized to work within Cisco’s integrated network operating environment.
Targeted for enterprise IT management and network operations, this product enables streamlined control and monitoring of Cisco infrastructures. It is ideally suited for environments that require robust network management capabilities with vendor-supported updates and global deployment flexibility.
C9500-DE-L-SMSK price is $524.00, a 47.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,000.00. C9500-DE-L-SMSK is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for C9500-DE-L-SMSK for additional pricing. Browse the full Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Licenses series or explore all Cisco products.
Scenario: A global enterprise deploys a new branch office using Cisco Catalyst 9500 Low SMS-K switches (C9500) with the C9500-DE-L-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage license. By leveraging Cisco DNA Center’s zero-touch provisioning and policy templates, network engineers automate configuration, enforce firmware compliance, and minimize manual errors. Benefit: Accelerates branch deployment by 80%, ensures consistent security posture, and reduces operational overhead.
Scenario: A large hospital network hosts critical medical IoT devices alongside guest Wi-Fi on Catalyst 9500 Low SMS-K platforms with C9500-DE-L-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage. IT teams implement policy-based microsegmentation and dynamic Security Group Tags to isolate device traffic. Benefit: Limits lateral threat movement, maintains HIPAA compliance, and fortifies patient data security without degrading device performance.
Scenario: A national retail chain operates hundreds of stores connected via Cisco Catalyst 9500 Low SMS-K switches licensed with C9500-DE-L-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage. By enabling AI-powered analytics and network assurance, the IT team gains real-time visibility into performance anomalies and user experience metrics. Benefit: Reduces network downtime by 60%, enables proactive issue resolution, and enhances in-store digital engagement.
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| 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 | 3 Years | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | License Certificate | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DE-L-SMSK-Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 Low SMS-K | C9600-DNA-A-3Y-Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage 3 Year License | C9500-DNA-12Q-P-C9500 DNA Premier , 12Q Port, Term License | C9500-DNA-12Q-A-C9500 DNA Advantage, Term licenses | C9300-DNA-A-48-1R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9300 48P 1Y, For Renewal Only |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Every unit is authentic, sourced through trusted and authorised channels, and serial-verified on request. Genuine networking and IT hardware, guaranteed, or your money back.
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.
DNA Essentials SMS-K provided core visibility without unnecessary complexity.
Reliable and easy to manage for daily operations.
Good balance of features and cost for our needs.
Activation was quick and support tools worked well.
Solid foundational license for C9500 environments.
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 Low SMS-K is a subscription license managed through Cisco Smart Software Manager that delivers advanced automation, security, and analytics for Catalyst 9500 Series switches.
It includes policy-based automation, segmentation enforcement, advanced threat detection (Encrypted Traffic Analytics), network assurance, and integrated SD-Access fabric capabilities.
The license covers all Catalyst 9500 Series switches registered under the C9500-DE-L-SMSK SKU in Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Unlike DNA Essentials, DNA Advantage adds encryption analytics, full SD-Access support, advanced segmentation, and proactive network assurance.
Cisco DNA Advantage for C9500 Low SMS-K supports 1-, 3-, and 5-year subscription terms configurable in Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Yes. You can upgrade by ordering the DNA Essentials-to-Advantage entitlement and applying it via Cisco Smart Software Manager.
It automates switch provisioning and policy deployment through intent-based APIs and zero-touch provisioning workflows.
Cisco DNA Advantage offers real-time threat detection with Encrypted Traffic Analytics, identity-based access control, and dynamic microsegmentation.
It leverages telemetry and machine learning for real-time assurance, automatically detecting anomalies and validating network intent.
Yes. Cisco DNA Advantage is fully compatible with all Catalyst 9500 Series models when managed through Cisco Smart Software Manager.
The subscription model simplifies license tracking, delivers continuous feature updates, and ensures compliance via the cloud-managed Smart Software Manager.
Yes. Cisco DNA Advantage includes full SD-Access fabric capabilities for policy-driven segmentation and network virtualization.
It provides path visualization, application-level insights, anomaly detection, and historical performance reporting powered by network telemetry.
It includes Cisco TAC support, software updates, feature upgrades, and access to Cisco DNA Center assurance and analytics modules.
It offers RESTful APIs and data-model integrations for seamless interoperability with third-party network management and orchestration platforms.
Cisco Smart Software Manager centralizes Cisco DNA Advantage license registration, tracking, and compliance using Smart Accounts and virtual accounts.
Contact an authorized Cisco partner or order directly via Cisco’s e-commerce portal using the C9500-DE-L-SMSK SKU and your preferred subscription term.