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C9500 DNA 16P10G Upgrade License
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C9500-DNA-16X-E-A-C9500 DNA 16P10G Upgrade License is a network management software upgrade specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 series devices. This upgrade license falls under the network management category, is compatible with the intended Cisco hardware platforms, and is provided as a perpetual, lifetime license managed through an OEM delivery process. The upgrade is intended for enterprise IT management, ensuring high performance and extended capabilities for critical network operations.
The license is delivered via a digital key through electronic software delivery, with an online activation process that supports secure and streamlined deployment. Targeted for enterprise environments and IT administrators, this upgrade license is optimized for use in high-demand networking scenarios, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains up to date with the latest features and performance improvements.
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A global financial services firm deploying GPU-accelerated AI/ML clusters upgrades its Catalyst 9500 core switches with the C9500-DNA-16X-E-A license to unlock 16 additional 10G uplink ports. This delivers high-throughput, low-latency fabric interconnects, reduces oversubscription by 4:1, and integrates with Cisco DNA Center for zero-touch provisioning. Outcome: Accelerates model training by 30%, simplifies network operations, and future-proofs the infrastructure for large-scale analytics.
A large university migrating to Wi-Fi 6 and supporting 5,000+ IoT sensors deploys the C9500-DNA-16X-E-A license on Catalyst 9500 distribution switches to enable 16×10G uplinks. The upgrade delivers scalable bandwidth, dynamic VLAN segmentation, and Cisco DNA Center–driven policy automation. Outcome: Enhances student and staff experience with seamless roaming, enforces microsegmentation for IoT security, and reduces manual configuration by 80%.
A national retail chain builds a hybrid-cloud architecture between on-premises data centers and AWS Direct Connect. By applying the C9500-DNA-16X-E-A license to its Catalyst 9500 switches, the organization gains 16 additional 10G cloud on-ramps and resilient disaster-recovery links. Integrated with Cisco DNA Center and SD-WAN orchestration, the solution delivers automated path steering and end-to-end SLA monitoring. Outcome: Ensures 10 Gbps secure connectivity, achieves 99.99% uptime across sites, and accelerates failover by 90%.
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 C9500-DNA-16X-E-A |  OA-C9500-DNAP5Y |  C9200-24-E-A-3 |  C9300-DNA-A-24-7Y |  C9400-DNA-E-7Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 3 Years | N/A | N/A |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / IT Admin | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | Web-Based | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | N/A | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | 64-bit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | N/A | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-16X-E-A-C9500 DNA 16P10G Upgrade License | OA-C9500-DNAP5Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X 24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC,5Year Term License | C9200-24-E-A-3-24-PORT NW CISCO DNA ESS TO NWDNA ADV UPGRADE LICENSE 3Y | C9300-DNA-A-24-7Y-C9300 DNA Advantage, 24-port, 7 Year Term license | C9400-DNA-E-7Y-Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential 7 Year License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Upgrade license enhanced monitoring and automation features significantly.
Smooth activation and excellent compatibility with existing C9500 hardware.
Improved operational efficiency and reduced manual configurations.
Stable performance with useful analytics tools.
Solid choice for scaling enterprise networks.
The Cisco C9500-DNA-16X-E-A is a Cisco DNA Advantage subscription upgrade license for Catalyst 9500 switches, unlocking 16 additional 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports and advanced automation features.
The C9500-DNA-16X-E-A license is compatible with Catalyst 9500 Series switches equipped with the 16-port 10G uplink module (C9500-16X-A) running Cisco IOS XE.
It enables 16 extra 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, Cisco DNA Center integration, advanced telemetry, policy-based automation, segmentation, and full programmability via Cisco IOS XE.
Download the license from Cisco Software Download, install it using the CLI ‘license smart reservation’ commands, synchronize with Cisco Smart Software Manager, and reload the switch to activate.