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C9500-DNA-P-5Y Overview
C9500-DNA-P-5Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC ,5Year Term License is a network management software solution designed specifically for enterprise-grade Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches. This license provides advanced network management capabilities for IT administrators, ensuring robust automation, visibility, and security. It is a subscription-based term license delivered as a digital key and activated online, making it ideally suited for large organizations seeking to enhance their network performance and streamline IT management.
Designed for IT management and enterprise use, this software integrates seamlessly with Cisco hardware, supporting network management operations in complex, high-demand environments. The license is intended for deployment on a specific device, with support included and an activation process that ensures smooth, digital deployment. Its compatibility is tailored to the network infrastructure rather than traditional operating systems, meeting the needs of IT administrators managing large-scale, Cisco-powered networks.
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C9500-DNA-P-5Y Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Subscription
- License Duration
- N/A
- 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
- Multilingual
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Digital Key
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- C9500-DNA-P-5Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC ,5Year Term License
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
C9500-DNA-P-5Y Use Case
Zero-Touch Provisioning for Global Enterprise Campus Rollouts
A Fortune 500 manufacturer deploys the C9500-DNA-P-5Y (C9500 DNA Premier, 40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC, 5-Year Term License) across 50 campus sites to automate switch onboarding, firmware upgrades and policy distribution via Cisco DNA Center. Outcome: Cuts deployment time by 70%, spins up new sites in hours instead of days, and enforces consistent security policies enterprise-wide.
Software-Defined Micro-Segmentation for PCI DSS in Financial Data Centers
A global bank uses C9500-DNA-P-5Y on its core aggregation layer to implement dynamic VLAN-based segmentation, automated threat detection and real-time compliance reporting. Outcome: Achieves continuous PCI DSS compliance, slashes audit preparation time by 50%, and isolates suspicious traffic in milliseconds to prevent lateral movement.
AI-Driven Network Assurance for High-Density Campus Wi-Fi
A leading university integrates C9500-DNA-P-5Y at its campus core supporting 40 Gbps uplinks and multigigabit edge switches with Cisco DNA Assurance. Outcome: Boosts Wi-Fi availability to 99.99%, speeds up issue detection and resolution by 5×, and optimizes bandwidth utilization for 20,000+ concurrent users with proactive analytics.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| C9500-DNA-P-5Y |  C9600-P-SMSK |  C9200-DNA-A-24 |  C9300-DNA-E-48S-7Y |  C9300L-DNA-P-48-3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 1 Year | 1 Year | 7 Years | 3 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | Web-Based | Web-Based | Web-Based | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Email Delivery | License Certificate | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | Multilingual | 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 | Digital Key | N/A | N/A | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | C9500-DNA-P-5Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC ,5Year Term License | C9600-P-SMSK-Cisco DNA Premier C9600 SMS-K | C9200-DNA-A-24-C9200 DNA Advantage Term 24-port | C9300-DNA-E-48S-7Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port Fiber, 7 Year Term License | C9300L-DNA-P-48-3Y-C9300L Cisco DNA Premier, 48-port, 3 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
Julian Scott
4
Advanced automation improved daily operations.
H
Henry Collins
5
Strong mid-term investment.
V
Victor Ramirez
5
Enterprise-ready performance and reliability.
N
Nathan Price
4
Excellent core networking support.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco C9500-DNA-P-5Y license?
The Cisco C9500-DNA-P-5Y is a five-year subscription license for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series DNA Premier, delivering advanced security, automation, analytics and assurance features.
What features are included in DNA Premier for Cisco Catalyst 9500?
DNA Premier includes all DNA Essentials capabilities plus Cisco Secure Workload, Software-Defined Segmentation, Encrypted Traffic Analytics and Network Data Platform analytics.
How does DNA Premier differ from DNA Essentials?
DNA Premier adds advanced threat defense, intent-based segmentation and telemetry analytics on top of DNA Essentials’ automation and basic assurance features.
Which Cisco Catalyst 9500 models support the DNA Premier license?
DNA Premier is supported on all fixed-configuration Catalyst 9500 switches, including C9500-16X, C9500-24Q, C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, C9500-48YC4C and C9500-40X.
What is the term length and renewal process for the C9500-DNA-P-5Y license?
The license term is five years; you can renew through Cisco or authorized partners before expiration to maintain uninterrupted feature access and support.
How do I activate the Cisco C9500-DNA-P-5Y subscription?
Register your entitlement in Cisco Software Central, obtain the license key and apply it on your Catalyst 9500 switch via CLI or Cisco DNA Center for activation.
Can I upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Premier on Cisco Catalyst 9500?
Yes. Purchase the DNA Essentials-to-Premier upgrade SKU in Cisco Software Central and apply the new Premier license key to your device.
Does the DNA Premier license include advanced security features?
Yes. It provides Cisco Secure Workload micro-segmentation, TrustSec Software-Defined Segmentation and Encrypted Traffic Analytics for threat prevention and visibility.
How does DNA Premier support network automation and assurance?
DNA Premier integrates with Cisco DNA Center to automate policy provisioning, device orchestration and continuous assurance using AI-driven insights.
What analytics capabilities are provided by the DNA Premier license?
It offers the Network Data Platform, real-time device and user behavior analytics, customizable dashboards and support for third-party telemetry in Cisco DNA Center.
Is software support and TAC included with the C9500-DNA-P-5Y license?
The subscription covers software updates and bug fixes; Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support requires a separate SMARTnet or equivalent contract.
What happens when the 5-year Cisco DNA Premier license expires?
Upon expiration, Premier features are suspended and the switch reverts to the base IOS-XE feature set; renewing the license restores full Premier functionality.
Can I migrate my existing Cisco 9500 license to a new device?
Yes. Cisco Smart Software Manager enables license portability, allowing you to transfer active DNA Premier entitlements between supported Catalyst 9500 switches.
Are there prerequisites for deploying Cisco DNA Premier on Catalyst 9500?
You must run IOS-XE 17.x or later, register the device in Cisco Smart Software Manager and hold a valid DNA Premier subscription SKU.
How does the DNA Premier license enhance SD-Access deployments?
DNA Premier enriches SD-Access with advanced policy-based segmentation, encrypted traffic analytics and intent-based fabric assurance for secure, automated campus networks.
What is the difference between term and perpetual DNA licenses?
Term licenses (like C9500-DNA-P-5Y) provide time-bound access to features and updates, while perpetual licenses grant indefinite base software rights but need support contracts for updates.
How does Cisco DNA Premier licensing improve total cost of ownership?
By combining network automation, security, analytics and assurance into one subscription, DNA Premier reduces operational complexity, minimizes manual tasks and lowers support expenses.