C9500-DNA-12Q-A

C9500-DNA-12Q-A Overview

C9500-DNA-12Q-A-C9500 DNA Advantage, Term licenses provide a subscription-based network management solution specifically designed for enterprise-class Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches. This license falls under the Network Management category and is a term (subscription) license that enables advanced digital network architecture (DNA) features and automation to improve IT management and operational insight. It is delivered via a License Certificate through Electronic Software Delivery and activated online, ensuring a smooth digital key activation process.

Designed for enterprises seeking robust network assurance and security, these licenses support IT administration use cases within mission-critical environments. The term license is configured for a single device deployment, supports English language, and is delivered as a downloadable asset. With renewable subscription durations typically set for 1 year, this offering perfectly fits the requirements of organizations using Cisco’s proprietary network OS on Catalyst 9500 platforms.

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C9500-DNA-12Q-A Use Case

Automated Campus Fabric Segmentation for University Networks

A large university deploys Cisco Catalyst 9500-DNA-12Q-A with DNA Advantage term licenses to implement Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) across its multi-building campus. IT teams use centralized DNA Center automation to provision student, faculty and guest VLANs in minutes, enforce role-based policies end-to-end and dynamically quarantine suspicious IoT devices. Benefit: Accelerates network provisioning by 80%, ensures consistent policy enforcement campus-wide and reduces security remediation time by 60%.

Centralized SD-WAN Orchestration for Global Retail Chain

A retail organization with 300+ stores integrates Cisco Catalyst 9500-DNA-12Q-A series switches at regional hubs and applies DNA Advantage term licenses for unified SD-WAN and policy management via Cisco DNA Center. Branch connects over high-speed 100GbE uplinks, leveraging advanced analytics and real-time path telemetry to dynamically steer traffic and maintain PCI compliance. Benefit: Cuts network downtime by 50%, reduces mean-time-to-repair by 70% and delivers consistent, secure checkout experiences across all locations.

High-Performance Data Center Spine with Automated Telemetry

A financial services firm upgrades its data center spine to Cisco Catalyst 9500-DNA-12Q-A and activates DNA Advantage term licenses to enable advanced telemetry, micro-burst detection and automated assurance. Using Streaming Telemetry and Intent-Based Networking, operations teams gain real-time visibility into application flows, detect anomalies within seconds and trigger self-healing scripts. Benefit: Achieves 99.999% network uptime, improves application performance by 30% and simplifies compliance audits with automated, granular reporting.