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ELA C9500 DNA ESSENTIALS TERM LICS
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C9500-DNA-16X-E-ELA C9500 DNA ESSENTIALS TERM LICS is a network management software license designed for enterprise network environments. It is a subscription-based term license delivered via email delivery as a digital key with online activation and is compatible with cross-platform systems for streamlined IT management use.
This one-year license is tailored for use on a single device within enterprise settings, ensuring robust network management capabilities with integrated vendor support and electronic software delivery. It is ideal for enterprise IT administration and critical network operations without any unnecessary features.
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In a large financial institution’s data center, deploying Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches with C9500-DNA-16X-E-ELA and DNA Essentials Term Licenses enables automated policy-based micro-segmentation across multi-tenant VLANs. This delivers real-time threat isolation, enforces PCI DSS compliance, reduces lateral movement risk by 60%, and accelerates security audits with end-to-end visibility.
At a global university campus, integrating Cisco Catalyst 9500 with C9500-DNA-16X-E-ELA and DNA Essentials Term Licenses via Cisco DNA Center automates zero-touch provisioning, standardized configuration templates, and continuous compliance checks. This cuts switch deployment time by 75%, eliminates manual configuration errors, and ensures consistent network policies across 100+ buildings.
In a multi-site retail chain, leveraging Cisco Catalyst 9500 with C9500-DNA-16X-E-ELA and DNA Essentials Term Licenses enables seamless SD-WAN onboarding, centralized QoS policy enforcement, and application-aware analytics. This optimizes branch connectivity, improves critical POS application performance by 40%, and lowers WAN costs by 30% through proactive path selection and real-time insights.
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 C9500-DNA-16X-E |  C9500-DNA-E-5Y |  C9200-DNA-A-48-7Y= |  C9300L-DNA-P-48-5Y |  C9200-P-24-SMSK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | N/A | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A | N/A | Web-Based |
| Delivery Method | Email Delivery | Digital Key | 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 | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-16X-E-ELA C9500 DNA ESSENTIALS TERM LICS | C9500-DNA-E-5Y-DNA Essential 5 Year License | C9200-DNA-A-48-7Y=-C9200 DNA Advantage, 48-port, 7 Year Term license | C9300L-DNA-P-48-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Premier, 48-port, 5 Year Term license | C9200-P-24-SMSK-Cisco DNA Premier C9200 24P SMS-K |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
16X upgrade improved throughput and policy management capabilities.
Reliable activation and stable daily operations.
Professional-grade solution for enterprise-scale networks.
Easy to deploy with minimal administrative effort.
Enhanced automation and predictable core performance.
The C9500-DNA-16X-E is a Cisco Catalyst 9500 DNA Essentials term license that enables core network automation, assurance, and programmability features for a specified subscription period.
The DNA Essentials license includes automation, network assurance, device provisioning, software-defined access (SD-Access) core services, and basic security analytics.
Subscription terms are typically 1-, 3-, or 5-year periods, allowing you to choose the duration that aligns with your business requirements.
This license supports all Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches running IOS XE 17.3 or higher.