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OA-C9500-DNALP1Y Overview
OA-C9500-DNALP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier , 12Q/16X / 24Y4C , 1 Year Term License is a software license designed for advanced network management within enterprise and IT management environments. This product falls under the network management category and is engineered to deliver robust functionalities for managing complex infrastructures, ensuring enhanced performance, reliability, and security for large-scale deployments.
OA-C9500-DNALP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier , 12Q/16X / 24Y4C , 1 Year Term License offers a subscription-based license valid for one year and is distributed via digital key delivery. It is tailored for use in enterprise settings and is compatible with a variety of platforms through cross-platform support. The online activation process, combined with the downloadable software format, ensures quick deployment and ease of management, benefiting IT administration and network performance optimization.
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OA-C9500-DNALP1Y 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
- 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
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- OA-C9500-DNALP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier , 12Q/16X / 24Y4C , 1 Year Term License
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
OA-C9500-DNALP1Y Use Case
Real-Time Campus Network Assurance with OA-C9500-DNALP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier
A global enterprise with a 30,000-user corporate campus deploys Catalyst 9500 switches licensed with OA-C9500-DNALP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier (12Q/16X/24Y4C) for automated telemetry, AI-driven anomaly detection and proactive remediation. By leveraging Cisco DNA Center Assurance, IT reduces mean time to repair by 60%, achieves 99.99% network uptime and delivers predictable user experience across wired and wireless domains.
Intent-Based Zero-Trust Segmentation for Healthcare Compliance
A multisite healthcare provider implements OA-C9500-DNALP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier on its Catalyst 9500 aggregator to enforce identity-driven policies, SGT tagging and microsegmentation across 15 hospitals. Using Cisco DNA Premier’s Policy and Automation features, the security team streamlines HIPAA compliance, blocks lateral threats in real time and cuts policy-drift incidents by 75% while maintaining patient data confidentiality.
Automated Multi-Cloud Interconnect and Scalability
A high-growth e-commerce platform leverages the OA-C9500-DNALP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier license on Catalyst 9500 spine switches to integrate on-prem data centers with AWS and Azure via API-driven provisioning. Cisco DNA Center’s network automation templates and intent-based routing accelerate new cloud-region onboarding from days to under 5 minutes, optimize bandwidth usage by 25% and support on-demand scalability during peak shopping events.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| OA-C9500-DNALP1Y |  C9300-DNA-A-24-7R |  C9500-DNA-L-P-3Y |  C9500-DNA-A-5Y |  OA-C9500-DNAP3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 3 Years | N/A | 3 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Unlimited |
| Device Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 Device | Unlimited |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | 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 | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | OA-C9500-DNALP1Y-C9500 DNA Premier , 12Q/16X / 24Y4C , 1 Year Term License | C9300-DNA-A-24-7R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9300 24P 7Y, For Renewal Only | C9500 DNA Premier 12Q/16X / 24Y4C 3Year Term License | C9500-DNA-A-5Y-DNA Advantage 5 Year License | OA-C9500-DNAP3Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC,3Year 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
B
Benjamin Ortiz
4
Quick activation and full feature access.
C
Charles Newman
5
No issues during deployment.
V
Victor Salazar
5
Good short-term flexibility.
H
Henry Vaughn
4
Met expectations fully.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco OA-C9500-DNALP1Y (C9500 DNA Premier, 1 Year Term License)?
The OA-C9500-DNALP1Y is a one-year term license for Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches that enables the DNA Premier feature set, including advanced automation, analytics and secure segmentation.
What features are included in the DNA Premier license for Catalyst 9500?
DNA Premier adds full lifecycle automation, AI-powered analytics, policy-based segmentation, advanced threat detection and integrated assurance for the Catalyst 9500 platform.
What do the codes 12Q/16X/24Y4C represent in the license description?
These codes denote the supported interface configurations: 12 fixed 40G QSFP+ (12Q), 16 fixed 10/25G SFP28 (16X) and up to 24 ports of 1/10G SFP or 40G QSFP+ (24Y4C).
How long is the term of the OA-C9500-DNALP1Y DNA Premier license?
The OA-C9500-DNALP1Y license is valid for one year from the activation date on your Cisco Catalyst 9500 device.
Can I upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Premier on Catalyst 9500?
Yes, you can upgrade by ordering the difference license (Essentials to Premier) and applying it on your existing Catalyst 9500 switch.
How do I activate the OA-C9500-DNALP1Y license on my switch?
Log in to Cisco DNA Center or the switch CLI, claim the device, install the Smart Account token, and apply the DNA Premier license in the licensing portal.
Is TAC support included with the one-year DNA Premier license?
Yes, a valid Cisco DNA Premier term license includes access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support for the license duration.
What prerequisites are required to install DNA Premier on a Catalyst 9500?
Ensure the switch runs a supported IOS XE version, register the device to a Cisco Smart Account and have network connectivity to Cisco DNA Center or the Smart Licensing portal.
Does the OA-C9500-DNALP1Y license include software updates?
Yes, the one-year term includes access to all Cisco DNA Premier software updates and feature releases during the license period.
How does Cisco DNA Premier enhance network security?
DNA Premier provides policy-based segmentation, encrypted traffic analytics, threat detection and automated remediation to strengthen network security posture.
Can I convert this one-year term license to a perpetual license?
No, the OA-C9500-DNALP1Y is a term-based subscription and cannot be converted to a perpetual license.
Is the DNA Premier license transferable between devices?
Yes, you may rehost a term license to a new Catalyst 9500 device through the Cisco Smart Licensing portal, subject to export compliance.
How does DNA Premier improve network automation?
DNA Premier automates device provisioning, configuration templates, policy deployment and software image management across the network.
What are the license renewal options for OA-C9500-DNALP1Y?
You can renew for one or more years through Cisco Smart Account, via your Cisco partner or the Cisco Commerce Workspace with volume discounts available.
How do I verify the DNA Premier license status on my Catalyst 9500?
Use the CLI command "show license status" or check the licensing page in Cisco DNA Center to view active term licenses and expiration dates.
Are there any hardware compatibility requirements?
The license is compatible only with Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches running the required IOS XE releases; verify compatibility in the Cisco Feature Navigator.
Where can I purchase or renew the OA-C9500-DNALP1Y license?
Order or renew through your authorized Cisco partner, Cisco Commerce Workspace or Cisco website and register the license in your Smart Account.