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C9500-DNA-A-3Y
3YR CATALYST 9500 DNA ADVANTAGE LICS
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C9500-DNA-A-3Y-3YR CATALYST 9500 DNA ADVANTAGE LICS is a network management software license designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches. This digital license provides advanced network management features and is compatible with the Catalyst 9500 hardware, empowering IT management teams in enterprise environments to optimize, monitor, and control complex network infrastructures.
This product falls under the network management category with a volume license structure, offering a three-year duration for each licensed device. Delivered via a digital key with online activation, it is ideally suited for enterprise network environments where robust IT administration and operational efficiency are critical.
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In a large enterprise campus deploying Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches with C9500-DNA-A-3Y-3YR DNA Advantage LIC, IT teams implement Software-Defined Access to dynamically segment user, IoT and guest traffic. Real-time endpoint profiling and policy tagging ensure zero-trust segmentation across 20,000+ devices. Outcome: reduces lateral threat risk by 60%, accelerates policy changes by 75%, and simplifies compliance reporting.
A global retail chain leverages Catalyst 9500 with C9500-DNA-A-3Y-3YR DNA Advantage for end-to-end telemetry and AI/ML analytics via Cisco DNA Assurance. Continuous path monitoring and anomaly detection detect degradation before user impact. Outcome: cuts network downtime by 50%, slashes mean time to repair (MTTR) by 40%, and guarantees consistent customer experience.
A multinational financial services firm uses C9500-DNA-A-3Y-3YR Catalyst 9500 DNA Advantage LIC to automate zero-touch device provisioning and standardized configurations across 150 branch locations. Integration with Cisco DNA Center and Meraki Dashboard delivers policy-based templates and secure image management. Outcome: accelerates branch activation by 80%, eliminates manual errors, and ensures uniform security posture enterprise-wide.
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 C9500-DNA-A-3Y |  C9200-DNA-E-24-1R |  C1-C9500-40-DNAA-T |  C9300-DNA-A-24-3Y |  C9200-DNA-E-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Volume | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| License Duration | 3 Years | 1 Year | 3 Years | 3 Years | 1 Year |
| 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 | 1 Device | N/A | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Email Delivery |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | Multilingual | Multilingual | Multilingual |
| 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-A-3Y-3YR CATALYST 9500 DNA ADVANTAGE LICS | C9200-DNA-E-24-1R-1YR RNWL DNA ESSEN C920024P | C1-C9500-40-DNAA-T-Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Advantage 40P 10Gig Term licenses | C9300-DNA-A-24-3Y-C9300 DNA Advantage, 24-Port, 3 Year Term License | C9200-DNA-E-24-C9200 DNA Essentials Term 24-port |
| 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 |
DNA Advantage unlocked advanced automation for our core network.
Three-year license aligned well with our upgrade cycle.
Stable and reliable performance after activation.
Improved policy enforcement and analytics.
Enterprise-grade licensing with clear operational benefits.
It’s a 3-year subscription license for Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches that unlocks DNA Advantage features, including software updates, support, and advanced network automation.
It includes advanced segmentation, encrypted traffic analytics, policy-based automation, assurance, enhanced security, multicast optimizations, and Software-Defined Access.
The license is valid for three years from the activation date, providing continuous access to DNA Advantage features, updates, and Cisco TAC support.
Register your device in Cisco Software Central, redeem the PAK or Smart Account entitlement, then use Cisco DNA Center or the CLI to install and enable the license.