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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)
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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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 C9500-DE-L-SMSK |  C9600-DNA-A-3Y |  C9500-DNA-12Q-P |  C9500-DNA-12Q-A |  C9300-DNA-A-48-1R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A | Web-Based |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
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.