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C9500-DNA-24Q-E-A-C9500 DNA 24P40G Upgrade License is a specialized network management software license that upgrades Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches with advanced DNA functionalities. Designed specifically for enterprise IT management, this upgrade license provides enhanced network visibility, automation, and security capabilities, ensuring that modern networks perform reliably and efficiently.
This license falls under the network management software category and is offered as a subscription-based upgrade valid for 1 Year. It is intended for enterprise-level use and is delivered as a digital key via email, activated online for quick deployment. Compatible with Cisco hardware, this upgrade license supports IT management use cases in global environments without dependency on traditional operating system platforms.
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Scenario: Facing a 10x surge in data analytics and research traffic, a university upgraded its Catalyst 9500-24Q switches with the C9500-DNA-24P40G upgrade license. This unlocked 24 native 40 Gbps uplinks and integrated with Cisco DNA Center for end-to-end telemetry. Benefit: Scaled aggregate throughput to 960 Gbps, cut uplink saturation by 50%, and enabled proactive performance tuning.
Scenario: A nationwide retail chain needed uniform policy enforcement across 200 branches. By applying the C9500-DNA-24P40G license to Catalyst 9500-24Q switches, IT teams activated SD-Access fabric features via Cisco DNA Center APIs. Benefit: Reduced branch provisioning time by 80%, centralized policy management, and accelerated new store rollouts.
Scenario: A smart healthcare facility deployed 5,000 IoT sensors and Wi-Fi 6 access points requiring strict traffic isolation. Leveraging the C9500-DNA-24P40G upgrade license on Catalyst 9500-24Q, operators enabled multiple VXLAN segments and Cisco TrustSec enforcement. Benefit: Achieved micro-segmentation with 99.99% uptime, reduced lateral threat exposure by 90%, and simplified compliance audits.
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 C9500-DNA-24Q-E-A |  C9200L-48-E-A-7 |  C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T |  C9300-DNA-A-24S |  C9400-DNA-A-7R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | N/A | 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-24Q-E-A-C9500 DNA 24P40G Upgrade License | C9200L-48-E-A-7-48-port NW & DNA Ess to NW & DNA Adv Upgrade License (7Y) | C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T-Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentialss 40P 10Gig Term licenses | C9300-DNA-A-24S-C9300 DNA Advantage, 24-port Fiber Term Licenses | C9400-DNA-A-7R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9400 7Y, For Renewal Only |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
24P40G upgrade improved performance and automated daily network tasks.
Easy activation with no disruption to core services.
Stable and reliable licensing solution for enterprise environments.
Enhanced throughput and predictable operational performance.
Professional-grade upgrade that reduced administrative complexity.
The Cisco C9500-DNA-24Q-E-A is an upgrade license that enables 24-port 40G uplinks on Catalyst 9500 Series switches and activates full Cisco DNA Center feature sets for advanced network automation and assurance.
The C9500 DNA 24P40G Upgrade License unlocks 24x40 GbE uplinks, automated policy enforcement, AI-driven analytics, and zero-touch provisioning through Cisco DNA Center integration.
This upgrade license is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches running IOS XE 16.9.4 or later and requires the Network Advantage feature set.
Log into Cisco Smart Software Manager, register your product instance, assign the C9500-DNA-24Q-E-A license to your Cisco Smart Account, then install the entitlement on your switch via CLI or Cisco DNA Center.