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C9500 DNA 24P25G Upgrade License
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C9500-DNA-24Y4CEA-C9500 DNA 24P25G Upgrade License is a network management software upgrade license designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches. It is a perpetual, lifetime license delivered as a digital key that requires online activation, ensuring that a single device within an enterprise network enjoys advanced network automation and management capabilities.
Engineered for enterprise IT administration, this upgrade license supports Cisco’s proprietary operating platform and is optimized for environments where enhanced network performance and streamlined management are essential. Its digital delivery and vendor support integration make it an ideal solution for IT admins seeking robust, future-proof network infrastructure upgrades.
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In a high-density data center, network engineers apply the C9500-DNA-24Y4CEA-C9500 DNA 24P25G Upgrade License on Catalyst 9500 switches to convert 24 SFP ports from 10G to 25G. This real-world deployment delivers 2.5× higher east-west throughput, eliminates bandwidth bottlenecks for virtualization and container workloads, and provides a future-proof spine-leaf architecture for rapid traffic growth.
A national retail chain upgrades its multi-building campus backbone by installing the C9500-DNA-24Y4CEA-C9500 DNA 24P25G Upgrade License on existing Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches. The solution delivers 25G inter-building links, supports high-definition video conferencing and digital signage, and leverages Cisco DNA Center for centralized policy automation and real-time network assurance.
A financial services firm accelerates model training by enabling 25G connections between GPU servers and storage arrays using the C9500-DNA-24Y4CEA-C9500 DNA 24P25G Upgrade License on Catalyst 9500 platforms. This implementation reduces latency by 40%, boosts aggregate throughput above 600 Gbps, and enforces micro-segmentation policies via Cisco DNA Center for secure, high-speed AI workflows.
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 C9500-DNA-24Y4CEA |  C9300-DNA-A-24-5Y |  C9300L-DNA-1E-48 |  C9500-DNA-L-A-7R |  C9500-DNA-24Q-E= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Perpetual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | N/A | 1 Year | 1 Year | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform |
| 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 | 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 | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-24Y4CEA-C9500 DNA 24P25G Upgrade License | C9300-DNA-A-24-5Y-C9300 DNA Advantage | C9300L-DNA-1E-48-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 48-port Term license, 1Y term | C9500-DNA-L-A-7R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9500 Low 7Y, For Renewal Only | C9500-DNA-24Q-E=-C9500 DNA SPARE LICENSE |
| 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 |
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The C9500-DNA-24Y4CEA is a software license that upgrades a Cisco Catalyst 9500 switch to DNA Advantage features for 24 x 25 Gb ports and four network module licenses.
This license is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches that have 24 x 25 Gb SFP28 ports and four expansion slots.
DNA Advantage provides advanced automation, assurance, segmentation, and policy enforcement, including Cisco SD-Access, encrypted traffic analytics, and advanced security services.
Use Cisco Smart Licensing to register your device, apply the license token, and activate DNA Advantage in the switch’s CLI or Cisco DNA Center.