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Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K
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C9500-DE-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K is a network management software solution designed specifically for high-performance enterprise switches in the Cisco Catalyst 9500 series. Developed to optimize IT management, this product falls under the Network Management category and is provided as a subscription license with a 1 Year duration. It is ideal for enterprise environments where robust network operations and streamlined switch management are key, and it is delivered via a digital key that is activated online.
Engineered for IT administrators, this solution supports seamless integration into existing network infrastructures without the need for traditional desktop platform compatibility, as it is embedded within Cisco’s hardware ecosystem. It is distributed as a downloadable product with vendor support included, making it a reliable choice for global enterprises seeking to enhance their network management capabilities through Cisco DNA Essentials.
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In a large multinational enterprise, C9500-DE-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K automates network segmentation and policy enforcement, delivering zero-trust security across 20,000+ endpoints. By leveraging DNA Center group-based policies and dynamic VLAN assignments, IT teams reduce lateral threat propagation, ensure regulatory compliance, and accelerate policy rollout. Benefit: Enhanced security posture with a 50% reduction in breach risk and 60% faster policy deployment.
At a leading university supporting 15,000 concurrent IoT and user devices, C9500-DE-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K provides real-time assurance and AI-driven insights. The solution proactively identifies performance bottlenecks, applies automated remediation templates, and delivers customizable health scores. Benefit: Improved network uptime by 30% and a 40% reduction in mean time to resolution (MTTR), ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for students and staff.
A national retail chain deploys 200+ new stores quarterly using C9500-DE-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K to standardize configurations and automate site onboarding. Zero-touch provisioning via Cisco DNA Center templates eliminates manual errors and streamlines configuration consistency. Benefit: Deployment time cut by 70%, uniform policy enforcement across all locations, and a 60% drop in configuration-related support tickets.
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 C9500-DE-SMSK |  C9500-DNA-E-5R |  C9300-DNA-E-48= |  C9600-DNA-A-1R |  C9500-DNA-L-A-3R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 1 Year | 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 | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | Cross-Platform | N/A | Web-Based | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Email Delivery |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DE-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K | C9500-DNA-E-5R-Cisco DNA Essentials C9500 High 5Y, For Renewal Only | C9300-DNA-E-48=-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Term Licenses Spare | C9600-DNA-A-1R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9600 1Y, For Renewal Only | C9500-DNA-L-A-3R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9500 Low 3Y, 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 met our core monitoring needs reliably.
Simple licensing with stable results.
Good fit for standardized enterprise networks.
No issues during activation or use.
Dependable option for daily operations.
Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K is a term-based subscription license that delivers foundational network automation, assurance, and security capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. It simplifies deployment, policy-based management, and real-time analytics to optimize network performance.
The C9500-DE-SMSK license includes device-level automation workflows, network assurance dashboards, basic security features (threat detection and policy enforcement), software maintenance updates, and Smart Licensing management for Catalyst 9500 switches.
Cisco DNA Essentials leverages automation and real-time analytics to proactively identify and resolve network issues, reducing downtime and improving throughput. Policy-based configurations ensure consistent performance across all connected devices.
Yes. Cisco DNA Essentials is specifically engineered for the Catalyst 9500 Series switches, requiring IOS XE 16.9 or later and Smart Licensing enabled on the device.