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C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3 Overview

C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3 Year License - Low is a network management software license designed for enterprise-grade Cisco Catalyst switching platforms. This license upgrade facilitates a transition from DNA Essentials to Advantage features with extended capabilities that optimize network operations and IT management in demanding environments.

The product is delivered as a digital key via online activation and is offered on a subscription basis with a fixed 3-year duration. It is tailored for enterprise use in IT administration and network management, is compatible with a cross-platform management interface, and is intended for use in large-scale business networks where robust security and advanced feature access are critical.

C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3 price is $3,864.00, a 52.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $8,141.00. C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3 Specifications

Product Type
Software License
Software Category
Network Management
License Type
Subscription
License Duration
3 Years
Use Case
Enterprise
User Count
N/A
Device Count
N/A
Platform Compatibility
Cross-Platform
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-L-E-A-3-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3 Year License - Low
License Key Included
Yes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
Yes
Renewable
Yes
Compliance Certifications
N/A
Product Region
Global

C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3 Use Case

Zero Trust Campus Segmentation with Cisco Catalyst 9500 and DNA Advantage

In a large enterprise campus using Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches, upgrading with the C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3 Year License – Low unlocks Cisco TrustSec and software-defined segmentation. IT teams enforce dynamic, group-based access policies end-to-end, reducing lateral threat movement by up to 60% and ensuring continuous PCI DSS and GDPR compliance.

Proactive Network Assurance and Automation on Cisco Catalyst 9500

By applying the C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3 Year License – Low alongside Cisco DNA Center, organizations gain intent-based automation, real-time telemetry, and AI-driven analytics on Catalyst 9500 infrastructure. This integrated solution delivers automated policy provisioning and anomaly detection, cutting mean time to repair by 50% and boosting network uptime to 99.99%.

Secure Multi-Tenant Edge Services on Catalyst 9500 with DNA Advantage

Managed service providers deploy the C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3 Year License – Low on Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches to enable VRF-Lite, per-tenant segmentation, and advanced QoS at the network edge. This approach ensures isolated virtual networks, rapid service provisioning, and SLA compliance while lowering operational overhead by 30%.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3 Year License - LowC9500-DNA-L-E-A-3Electronic SW License for C9200 SwitchesC9200-LIC=Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential Term LicenseC9400-DNA-EDNA ESSEN C9200L 24P SMS-KC9200L-DE-24-SMSKC9200 DNA Advantage, 24-port, 3 Year Term licenseC9200-DNA-A-24-3Y
Product TypeSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware License
Software CategoryNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork Management
License TypeSubscriptionOEMSubscriptionPerpetualSubscription
License Duration3 YearsLifetime1 YearLifetime3 Years
Use CaseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise
User CountN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Device CountN/A1 Device1 DeviceN/A1 Device
Platform CompatibilityCross-PlatformN/AWeb-BasedCross-PlatformN/A
Delivery MethodDigital KeyDigital KeyDigital KeyDigital KeyEmail Delivery
Activation TypeOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline Activation
Language SupportEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
Bit VersionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Cloud IntegrationN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Software FormatN/ADownloadableDownloadableDownloadableN/A
Support IncludedYesVendor Support RequiredYesVendor Support RequiredYes
Product NameC9500-DNA-L-E-A-3-9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3 Year License - LowC9200-LIC=-Electronic SW License for C9200 SwitchesC9400-DNA-E-Cisco Catalyst 9400 Cisco DNA Essential Term LicenseC9200L-DE-24-SMSK-DNA ESSEN C9200L 24P SMS-KC9200-DNA-A-24-3Y-C9200 DNA Advantage, 24-port, 3 Year Term license
License Key IncludedYesYesYesYesYes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)YesYesYesYesYes
RenewableYesNoYesNoYes
Compliance CertificationsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Product RegionGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobal

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Spencer Wallace
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Low-density Essentials to Advantage upgrade delivered better control.

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Three-year term fit our upgrade cycle well.

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Improved visibility without added complexity.

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Smooth and reliable transition.

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Solid enterprise performance.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco 9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3-Year License (SKU C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3)?

The Cisco 9500 DNA Essentials to Advantage 3-Year License (SKU C9500-DNA-L-E-A-3) upgrades your Catalyst 9500 switch from Cisco DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage for a 36-month subscription.

Which Cisco platforms support the DNA Essentials to Advantage license?

This license is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches running Cisco IOS XE Release 16.12 or later.

What features are unlocked by Cisco DNA Advantage?

DNA Advantage adds advanced automation, analytics, AI-driven assurance, encrypted traffic analysis, microsegmentation, and policy-based segmentation features.

How long does the Cisco DNA Essentials to Advantage license last?

The license term is 36 months (3 years) from the date of activation via Cisco Smart Software Manager.

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