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C9500-DNA-32C-E-A-C9500 DNA 32P100G Upgrade License is a network management software license designed to upgrade Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches with advanced DNA capabilities. It is a perpetual license with a lifetime duration delivered via a digital key, activated online for seamless integration into enterprise network environments.
This upgrade license is ideally suited for IT administration and enterprise use, enhancing network features without being tied to a specific user or device count. It is available as a downloadable upgrade, supports English language documentation, and comes with Cisco vendor support for a smooth transition to high-performance network management.
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In a hyperscale enterprise data center facing exponential east-west traffic growth, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 equipped with the C9500-DNA-32C-E-A upgrade license converts 32 ports to 100 Gbps. The result is a 3.2 Tbps spine fabric, 4× reduction in oversubscription, 40% lower latency, and simplified DNA-center automation for faster service rollout.
A global university campus deploying dense 5G and IoT coverage leverages the C9500-DNA-32C-E-A license on Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches to deploy 32×100 Gbps uplinks. This upgrade scales core bandwidth by 2.5×, guarantees sub-millisecond jitter for real-time analytics, and integrates with Cisco DNA Center for policy-driven assurance across wired, wireless, and sensor networks.
A managed services provider uses the Cisco Catalyst 9500 with the C9500-DNA-32C-E-A 100G upgrade license to deliver 32 high-speed aggregation ports and VRF-based segmentation. This solution supports 50+ tenants, enforces per-client SLAs, reduces CAPEX by 25%, and leverages DNA Center APIs for zero-touch provisioning and end-to-end policy consistency.
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 C9500-DNA-32C-E-A |  C9200-48-E-A-5 |  C9500-DNA-L-P-7Y |  C9300-DNA-A-48-3R |  C9500-48Y4C-EA-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 3 Years | 3 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | Web-Based | 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 | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-32C-E-A-C9500 DNA 32P100G Upgrade License | C9200-48-E-A-5-48-port NW & Ciso DNA Ess to NW&DNA Adv Upgrade License 5Y | C9500-DNA-L-P-7Y-C9500 DNA Premier 12Q/16X/24Y4C , 7Year Term License | C9300-DNA-A-48-3R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9300 48P 3Y, For Renewal Only | C9500-48Y4C-EA-3-3YR C9500 48P25G ESSENTIALS TO ADVANTAGE UPG |
| 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 |
32P100G upgrade delivered high-capacity throughput with zero downtime.
Reliable performance for large campus networks with seamless integration.
Simplified license management and improved network monitoring efficiency.
Excellent choice for high-demand core switches.
Stable and predictable operations with minimal administrative effort.
The Cisco C9500-DNA-32C-E-A is a perpetual DNA Advantage upgrade license that enables 32 ports of 100 Gbps on Catalyst 9500 Series switches, unlocking advanced security, automation and analytics.
The C9500-DNA-32C-E-A license is supported on Cisco Catalyst C9500-32C and C9500-32QC models running IOS XE 17.3 or later.
This upgrade license provides 32 ports of 100 Gbps throughput, full DNA Advantage feature set, advanced telemetry, intent-based automation, zero-trust security and encrypted traffic analytics.
Upload the .lic file via secure copy (SCP) to the switch, then use the CLI command `license install flash:<filename>.lic` and reload the device to activate.