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C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A-C9500 DNA 12P40G Upgrade License is a software license in the network management category designed to upgrade Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches with enhanced Digital Network Architecture capabilities. This upgrade license is built for enterprise network infrastructures, providing advanced management features and improved performance while remaining compatible with existing Cisco hardware deployments.
Optimized for IT management in SMBs, enterprises, education, and other use cases, this perpetual upgrade license offers a lifetime duration with digital key delivery and online activation. It is developed for environments that require robust network management solutions and comes with straightforward deployment via downloadable electronic delivery, ensuring seamless integration and reliable vendor support.
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In a mid-tier service provider’s data center, network engineers applied the C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A→C9500-DNA-12P40G upgrade license on Catalyst 9500 switches to convert 12 QSFP+ ports from 10 Gbps to 40 Gbps. This real-world implementation boosted east-west traffic throughput by 4×, collapsed port-density by 75%, and slashed latency for virtualized workloads. Outcome: a high-capacity, resilient leaf-spine fabric with sub-millisecond failover and streamlined DNA-center automation.
A global financial institution deployed the C9500-DNA-12P40G upgrade license on Catalyst 9500 core switches to unlock 12×40 Gbps uplinks and advanced Cisco DNA features. Integrated with Cisco DNA Center, the campus network achieved end-to-end automation, real-time analytics, and policy-based microsegmentation across 20,000+ endpoints. Outcome: 40 % fewer manual changes, sub-second security policy enforcement, and 60 % faster branch service rollouts.
A national retail chain leveraged the C9500-DNA-12P40G upgrade license to provision 40 Gbps QSFP+ links between two on-prem data centers and an AWS Direct Connect location. Coupled with Cisco SD-WAN and DNA Center, the deployment delivered consistent segmentation, automated SLA monitoring, and deep application visibility across hybrid-cloud workloads. Outcome: 50 % improvement in application response times, unified policy governance, and 30 % operational cost savings.
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 C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A |  C9600-DNA-A-1R |  C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y |  C9600-P-SMSK |  C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Perpetual | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| License Duration | Lifetime | 1 Year | 5 Years | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | Web-Based | N/A | Web-Based | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Email Delivery | 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A-C9500 DNA 12P40G Upgrade License | C9600-DNA-A-1R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9600 1Y, For Renewal Only | C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 24-port, 5 Year Term license | C9600-P-SMSK-Cisco DNA Premier C9600 SMS-K | C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y-3YR C9300 DNA ADVANTAGE 48PORT TERM LICS |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
The 12P40G upgrade improved throughput and reliability across our enterprise core switches.
Seamless activation with clear licensing terms, boosting network performance immediately.
Easy to deploy and manage, providing consistent operational stability.
Reliable upgrade that enhanced automation capabilities for our data center.
Professional-grade performance and excellent support during installation.
The C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A is a Cisco DNA Advantage upgrade license that enables 12 additional 40G uplink ports on Catalyst 9500 Series switches.
This license is supported on all Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches with modular uplink slots, including C9500-24Q and C9500-48Y models.
The C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A license activates 12 additional 40G QSFP+ uplink ports on a compatible Catalyst 9500 switch.
The C9500-DNA-12Q-E-A license is a perpetual license, providing permanent access to the additional 40G uplink functionality.