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C9600-DNA-A-5Y
5YR LICS CATALYST 9600 DNA ADVANTAGE
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C9600-DNA-A-5Y-5YR LICS CATALYST 9600 DNA ADVANTAGE is a software subscription designed for advanced network management on Cisco Catalyst 9600 series devices. It belongs to the Network Management category and is engineered for enterprise-grade IT environments, with a subscription model delivered via a digital key and activated online.
This license is tied to a single physical device and targets enterprise and IT administrative use cases through cross-platform management solutions. Compatible with modern network infrastructures, it supports English language environments and includes vendor-backed support, ensuring reliable digital transformation and network assurance.
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A global manufacturing firm deploys C9600-DNA-A-5Y-5YR LICS on Catalyst 9600 switches to unify wired/wireless connectivity across 50 international campuses. By leveraging Cisco DNA Advantage for policy-driven SD-Access, real-time analytics, and AI-powered assurance, IT teams achieve zero-touch provisioning, 99.999% availability, and 40% faster issue resolution—driving operational excellence and secure IoT integration.
A national retail chain implements Catalyst 9600 with C9600-DNA-A-5Y-5YR LICS to centralize network orchestration across 200 stores. Using Cisco DNA Advantage for segmentation, threat analytics, and continual compliance monitoring, the IT team enforces PCI-DSS policies, automates firmware updates, and reduces network rollout time by 60%, ensuring consistent security and seamless customer experience.
A Tier-1 service provider upgrades its metro edge with Catalyst 9600 and C9600-DNA-A-5Y-5YR LICS to deliver MEF-compliant Ethernet services. Integrating Cisco DNA Center APIs for AI-driven automation, intent-based provisioning, and real-time telemetry, the provider achieves 50% faster service activation, 30% lower OPEX, and proactive fault detection—accelerating time-to-market and elevating SLA performance.
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 C9600-DNA-A-5Y |  IM-C9500-DNAP5Y |  C9500-DNA-LL-E-7Y |  C9500-32QC-E-A-3 |  C9500-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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 Years | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Web-Based | N/A | N/A | 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 | Multilingual | English | English | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | 64-bit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | C9600-DNA-A-5Y-5YR LICS CATALYST 9600 DNA ADVANTAGE | IM-C9500-DNAP5Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X 24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC,5Yr Term License | C9500-DNA-LL-E-7Y-DNA Essential Low Port Density 7 Year License | C9500-32QC-E-A-3-C9500 32P40G, Essentials to Advantage Upgrade, 3 Years | C9500-DNA-P-7Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC ,7Year 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 |
Five-year DNA Advantage license provided consistent performance on core 9600 switches.
Electronic delivery was fast and reliable.
Enhanced automation and monitoring features immediately.
Good investment for enterprise core networks.
Reliable licensing for predictable long-term deployment.
A five-year software subscription that enables advanced network services, automation, telemetry, analytics and security for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches.
Advanced routing and segmentation, AI-driven telemetry and analytics, policy-based automation with REST APIs, Cisco Software-Defined Access and proactive DNA Assurance.
The 5YR LICS term provides five years of software upgrades, technical support and full licensing entitlements for DNA Advantage features.
The license supports all Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular core and distribution switches, including C9606R, C9610R and C9620R platforms.