Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription, 5-Year License
This 5-year Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription unlocks enhanced network capabilities and ensures ongoing support for your critical infrastructure.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock sophisticated routing, security, and network automation capabilities for improved performance and control.
- Extended License Term: Secure 5 years of software access and support, providing long-term operational stability and predictable budgeting.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software versions, essential for meeting regulatory requirements and security best practices.
- Continuous Operation: Benefit from ongoing software updates and bug fixes, minimizing downtime and ensuring network reliability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9500 Advanced Software Subscription provides a 5-year license for advanced network operating system features on Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches. This subscription is designed to enhance the functionality, security, and manageability of your network infrastructure, ensuring you have access to the latest innovations and critical updates throughout the license term.
This platform license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require enterprise-grade network capabilities without the associated overhead. It integrates directly with Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches, providing a foundation for secure, high-performance networks that support critical business operations.
- Enhanced Network Intelligence: Gain access to advanced analytics, telemetry, and programmability features.
- Superior Security Posture: Implement advanced security protocols and threat detection capabilities.
- Simplified Network Management: Streamline operations with automation and orchestration tools.
- Future-Proofing: Ensure your network is equipped with the latest software features and performance enhancements.
- Predictable Cost: Benefit from a subscription model for clear budgeting and long-term value.
This Cisco Advanced Software Subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their network investment with enterprise-level features and support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated security policies and threat mitigation techniques directly on their network edge. This ensures proactive protection against evolving cyber threats and maintains data integrity for sensitive business operations.
On-premises network infrastructure, multi-site deployments, business continuity planning
Streamline Network Automation and Orchestration
Streamline the deployment and management of network services through advanced programmability and automation tools. This reduces manual configuration errors and accelerates the rollout of new applications and services.
Centralized IT management, network modernization initiatives, performance optimization
Automate Network Performance Monitoring
Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry data to gain deep insights into performance and user experience. This allows IT professionals to quickly identify and resolve bottlenecks before they impact business operations.
High-traffic network environments, performance-sensitive applications, proactive issue resolution
Key Features
Advanced Routing and Switching Capabilities
Enhance network performance and scalability with sophisticated routing protocols and high-speed switching.
Enhanced Security Features
Protect your network and data with advanced access control, threat detection, and encryption capabilities.
Network Automation and Programmability
Reduce operational overhead and improve agility by automating network configurations and management tasks.
Telemetry and Analytics
Gain deep visibility into network health and performance for proactive troubleshooting and optimization.
5-Year Subscription Term
Ensure long-term access to features and support, providing predictable budgeting and operational stability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations, all of which are enhanced by advanced Cisco software features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Ensuring the security and availability of patient data and critical medical systems is paramount, necessitating advanced network controls and reliable performance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial networks demand high performance, low latency, and strong security to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need scalable, secure networks to support a large number of users and devices, with advanced features aiding in management and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Advanced Software Subscription?
An Advanced Software Subscription for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches provides access to a comprehensive suite of advanced features, security capabilities, and ongoing software updates for a defined period, in this case, 5 years.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series of network switches.
What are the benefits of an advanced software subscription over a basic license?
Advanced subscriptions unlock more sophisticated features related to security, automation, analytics, and programmability, which are crucial for modern, high-performance business networks.
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.