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C9500-DNA-32C-P Overview
C9500-DNA-32C-P-C9500 DNA Premier, 32C Port, Term License is a network management software license designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 series deployments. This subscription-based license provides access to advanced network management features integrated into Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA), ensuring optimal compatibility with Cisco hardware and streamlined IT administration in enterprise environments.
C9500-DNA-32C-P-C9500 DNA Premier, 32C Port, Term License is delivered as a digital key via electronic software delivery and activated online. It is intended for enterprise IT management use cases on a single device and supports English language, making it a suitable solution for managing and optimizing large-scale network infrastructures with a 1-year term commitment.
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C9500-DNA-32C-P Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- 1 Year
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- N/A
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- C9500-DNA-32C-P-C9500 DNA Premier, 32C Port, Term License
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C9500-DNA-32C-P Use Case
Campus Network Automation & Real-Time Assurance with C9500-DNA-32C-P DNA Premier
A global university deploys the Cisco Catalyst 9500 with C9500-DNA-32C-P DNA Premier term licensing to automate switch provisioning, enforce role-based access policies, and gain proactive network insights via Cisco DNA Center. Benefit: accelerates campus rollout by 60%, reduces manual interventions by 80%, and maintains 99.99% uptime through AI-driven assurance.
Secure Multi-Tenant Segmentation for Financial Services
A multinational bank leverages C9500-DNA-32C-P DNA Premier on its core aggregation switches to implement Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) microsegmentation, dynamic VLAN provisioning, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics. Benefit: achieves regulatory compliance, isolates threats with zero-trust policies, and cuts lateral attack risk by 70%.
High-Performance Data Center Core & Hybrid Cloud Fabric
An enterprise data center integrates the Cisco Catalyst 9500 with C9500-DNA-32C-P DNA Premier license to enable VXLAN EVPN, advanced QoS, and streaming telemetry for hybrid cloud connectivity. Benefit: delivers deterministic 100-Gbps performance, simplifies multi-site overlay management, and improves application SLA adherence by 50%.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| C9500-DNA-32C-P |  C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y |  C9500-DE-SMSK |  C9500-DNA-L-P-7Y |  C9400-DNA-P-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 | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| License Duration | 1 Year | 5 Years | 1 Year | N/A | N/A |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | 1 Device | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | 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 | 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 | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-32C-P-C9500 DNA Premier, 32C Port, Term License | C9300L-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Essentials, 24-port, 5 Year Term license | C9500-DE-SMSK-Cisco DNA Essentials for C9500 High SMS-K | C9500-DNA-L-P-7Y-C9500 DNA Premier 12Q/16X/24Y4C , 7Year Term License | C9400-DNA-P-7Y-C9400 DNA Premier 7 Year Term License |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jason Mitchell
5
Consistent uptime and simplified operations across our core network.
R
Robert Hayes
4
Ideal for high-capacity environments requiring advanced DNA features.
A
Anthony Brooks
5
Deployment was easy and benefits were immediate.
N
Nathan Cole
4
Strong enterprise-grade reliability and control.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco C9500-DNA-32C-P license?
The Cisco C9500-DNA-32C-P is a DNA Premier term license for Catalyst 9500 switches, providing advanced networking, security and automation across 32 ports.
Which features are included in Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier includes advanced analytics, AI-driven automation, intent-based networking, encrypted traffic analytics, secure segmentation and policy enforcement.
What does the 32C Port designation mean?
The 32C Port designation indicates the license covers 32 wired switch ports on the Catalyst 9500 series under a single term license.
What term durations are available for C9500-DNA-32C-P?
Cisco offers term licenses for 1-year, 3-year or 5-year durations, allowing you to match licensing to your deployment and budget cycles.
How do I activate the C9500-DNA-32C-P license?
You activate the license through Cisco Smart Software Manager or a PAK activation code, then assign it on the switch CLI or via DNA Center.
What hardware is required for Cisco DNA Premier?
You need a Catalyst 9500 series switch with support for DNA licensing and a valid Smart Account linked to your Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Can I upgrade from Cisco DNA Essentials to DNA Premier?
Yes. Simply procure the DNA Premier term license and apply it via Cisco Smart Software Manager; existing DNA Essentials features are retained.
What security capabilities does DNA Premier provide?
DNA Premier offers encrypted traffic analytics, secure group-based policies, device profiling and threat detection powered by Cisco Stealthwatch.
How does DNA Premier enable network automation?
It provides policy-based provisioning, automated device onboarding, workflow templates and integrations with Cisco DNA Center for zero-touch deployments.
Does the license support SD-Access deployments?
Yes. DNA Premier is required for Cisco SD-Access, providing fabric automation, policy enforcement and network segmentation.
What is the difference between term and perpetual DNA licenses?
Term licenses expire after a set duration and include updates and support, while perpetual licenses never expire but require software support contracts separately.
How do I renew my C9500-DNA-32C-P term license?
Renewals are processed through Cisco or authorized partners; upon renewal, your Smart Account is updated and the license term is extended.
What are the primary benefits of Cisco DNA Premier?
Key benefits include AI-driven insights, proactive security, simplified operations, faster troubleshooting and seamless integration with Cisco’s intent-based architecture.
Is technical support included with the term license?
Yes. The DNA Premier term license includes software updates and Cisco TAC support for the duration of the license.
How is licensing consumption calculated?
Consumption is based on the number of active ports covered by the term license; unused ports are simply not licensed until activated.
How can I order Cisco C9500-DNA-32C-P?
You can order through Cisco’s ordering portal, a certified Cisco partner or your Cisco account manager by providing the SKU C9500-DNA-32C-P.