Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription, 32 Port 100G Fiber, 3 Year License
This 3-year Cisco C9500 advanced software subscription unlocks enhanced network capabilities and ensures your 100G fiber infrastructure operates at peak performance.
- Advanced Feature Access: Gain entitlement to sophisticated routing, security, and network automation features for your C9500 switches.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal security policies through up-to-date software capabilities.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network services with access to the latest software updates and critical bug fixes.
- Extended Lifecycle Support: Benefit from continued vendor support and feature enhancements throughout the 3-year subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription provides a 3-year license for advanced network features on your C9500 Series 100G fiber switches. This subscription is essential for organizations requiring sophisticated network operations, including advanced security, programmability, and analytics.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who manage complex network infrastructures. It ensures their C9500 switches are equipped with the necessary software capabilities to support business-critical applications and maintain a secure, high-performance network environment.
- Enhanced Network Intelligence: Access advanced telemetry, analytics, and troubleshooting tools.
- Programmability and Automation: Utilize APIs and automation frameworks for efficient network management.
- Advanced Security Features: Implement granular access controls and threat mitigation capabilities.
- Software Updates and Upgrades: Receive regular software releases with new features and security patches.
- 3-Year Subscription Term: Predictable licensing costs and continuous access to advanced software for three years.
This Cisco software subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maximize the potential of their C9500 network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to streamline network operations through programmability and automation features. Automate routine tasks and configurations to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
data center core, campus network backbone, high-performance computing clusters, enterprise network edge
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies and threat detection mechanisms. Automate security updates to protect sensitive business data and maintain compliance.
secure network segmentation, compliance-driven environments, threat intelligence integration, zero-trust network architecture
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and performance metrics. Automate data collection for proactive troubleshooting and capacity planning.
performance monitoring, network troubleshooting, capacity planning, operational intelligence
Key Features
Advanced Routing Protocols
Supports complex routing requirements for large-scale networks, ensuring optimal data path selection and network resilience.
Network Programmability (APIs)
Allows for automation and integration with third-party management tools, reducing manual configuration effort and errors.
Advanced Telemetry and Analytics
Provides deep visibility into network health and performance, enabling proactive issue detection and faster troubleshooting.
Enhanced Security Features
Offers granular access control, threat mitigation, and policy enforcement to protect network resources and data.
3-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees access to the latest software features and support for a predictable period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires high-performance, secure, and reliable network infrastructure to handle sensitive financial data and ensure compliance with strict regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Demands robust network security and uptime to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and support critical medical applications, often requiring advanced network segmentation and analytics.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Needs resilient and high-throughput networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, supporting real-time data processing and automation with stringent security requirements.
Education & Research
Benefits from scalable and secure network solutions to support a large number of users and devices, manage research data, and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription?
It is a 3-year license that unlocks advanced features, security capabilities, and automation tools for Cisco C9500 Series 100G fiber switches. This subscription ensures your network hardware has access to the latest software innovations and support.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco C9500 Series switches, particularly models equipped with 32 ports of 100G fiber connectivity, as indicated by the '32P 100G FIBER' in the product description.
Why is a software subscription important for network hardware?
Software subscriptions provide continuous access to feature updates, security patches, and vendor support. This is crucial for maintaining network performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and protecting against evolving cyber threats.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.