Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription, 50G Fiber, 5-Year License
This Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription provides essential network features and support for your core infrastructure over a 5-year term.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced security, routing, and network management capabilities for your Cisco C9500 switches.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security patches, crucial for regulatory adherence in sensitive business environments.
- Continuous Operation: Ensure network stability and performance with ongoing software updates and access to Cisco technical support.
- Predictable IT Budgeting: A 5-year subscription model offers clear cost management for critical network software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for the Cisco C9500 Advanced Software package, designed to enhance the functionality and management of your Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches, specifically those equipped with 50G fiber interfaces.
It is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who require advanced network features, ongoing software updates, and reliable support to maintain a secure and high-performing network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Enables advanced Layer 3 routing, security features, and Quality of Service (QoS) policies.
- Software Subscription Model: Provides access to the latest software releases, bug fixes, and security patches for the duration of the term.
- 5-Year Term: Offers long-term planning and cost predictability for essential network software licensing.
- Fiber Interface Support: Specifically tailored for C9500 switches utilizing 50G fiber optic connections.
- Compliance and Security: Helps maintain network security posture and meet regulatory requirements through regular updates.
This Cisco software subscription is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to maximize their network investment with advanced features and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Routing and Security
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated Layer 3 routing protocols and advanced security policies to segment networks and protect sensitive data. Streamline traffic management with enhanced Quality of Service capabilities for critical business applications.
enterprise network core, campus network backbone, data center interconnect, branch office aggregation
Ensure Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Security
Streamline the process of maintaining software compliance by ensuring access to the latest Cisco IOS XE releases and security patches. Automate the update lifecycle to protect against emerging threats and meet regulatory requirements.
regulated industry networks, PCI DSS compliant environments, HIPAA compliant networks, corporate IT infrastructure
Maximize Network Performance and Uptime
Enable teams to optimize network performance through advanced traffic engineering and monitoring tools included in the advanced software. Protect against unexpected downtime with access to timely software fixes and Cisco TAC support.
high-availability network deployments, performance-sensitive applications, business-critical operations, 24/7 operational environments
Key Features
Advanced Layer 3 Routing
Enables sophisticated routing capabilities for complex network designs and efficient data path management.
Enhanced Security Features
Provides advanced access control lists, security policies, and threat mitigation tools to protect network assets.
Quality of Service (QoS)
Allows granular control over network traffic to prioritize critical applications and ensure optimal user experience.
Software Subscription Access
Guarantees access to the latest software releases, bug fixes, and security patches for the 5-year term.
5-Year License Term
Offers predictable budgeting and long-term access to software features, reducing the need for frequent license renewals.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict financial regulations like PCI DSS, all supported by advanced network features and timely updates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Demands stringent data security, network reliability for critical patient care systems, and compliance with HIPAA, necessitating up-to-date software and advanced network controls.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Relies on stable, high-performance networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, requiring advanced features for segmentation and reliable connectivity.
Education & Research
Needs to support a large, diverse user base with varying bandwidth demands and security needs, benefiting from advanced QoS and network segmentation capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription?
This is a 5-year subscription license that unlocks advanced features and provides ongoing software updates and support for your Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches with 50G fiber interfaces.
What kind of features does the Advanced Software enable?
The Advanced Software typically includes enhanced routing capabilities, advanced security features, and robust Quality of Service (QoS) controls, allowing for more sophisticated network management and performance optimization.
Why is a software subscription important for my business network?
A subscription ensures your network remains secure with regular updates, compliant with industry standards, and performs optimally with access to the latest features, preventing costly downtime and security breaches.
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.