Cisco C9500 Advantage Platform License 3-Year Subscription
This 3-year Cisco C9500 Advantage platform license subscription provides essential network software capabilities, including DNA, ISE, and SWATCH, to enhance your business operations.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock Cisco DNA Center for network automation and assurance, and ISE for policy enforcement.
- Extended Protection: Benefit from 3 years of continuous software updates and access to critical security patches.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network hardware operates at peak performance with ongoing software support.
- Simplified Licensing: Manage your network software entitlements efficiently through a straightforward subscription model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco C9500 Advantage platform license subscription provides a 3-year entitlement to essential network software features, including Cisco DNA, ISE, and SWATCH. It is designed to enhance the security, automation, and operational visibility of your network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to ensure their Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches are compliant, secure, and benefit from the latest software advancements. It integrates directly into their existing network stack, providing critical functionality without requiring significant hardware upgrades.
- Cisco DNA Activation: Enables advanced network automation, programmability, and assurance capabilities through Cisco DNA Center.
- Identity Services Engine (ISE) Integration: Provides 25 licenses for Cisco ISE, enhancing network access control and policy enforcement.
- Software Subscription: Operates on a 3-year subscription billing model for predictable budgeting and continuous access.
- Platform Support: Applies to Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Security & Compliance: Helps maintain a secure network posture and meet regulatory requirements through updated software and security features.
This Cisco Advantage subscription is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to maximize their network investment with essential software features and ongoing support.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Assurance
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting using Cisco DNA Center. Streamline network operations and gain deeper insights into network performance and user experience.
businesses with complex network topologies, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, teams managing distributed network sites
Enhance Network Access Security
Streamline the implementation of granular access control policies across the network using Cisco ISE. Automate the process of identifying users and devices, and enforce security policies based on context.
organizations with BYOD policies, businesses requiring strong endpoint security, companies needing to segment network access
Ensure Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the management of software licenses and ensure continuous access to the latest features and security patches. Protect against operational disruptions caused by expired licenses or unpatched vulnerabilities.
businesses with strict compliance requirements, companies seeking predictable IT budgeting, organizations prioritizing network stability
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Access
Automate network provisioning, policy enforcement, and assurance for improved operational efficiency.
25 Cisco ISE Licenses
Enhance network security with granular access control and identity-based policy enforcement.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provide predictable costs and continuous access to software features and updates for long-term planning.
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Compatibility
Ensure optimal performance and full feature utilization on your existing Cisco network hardware.
Software Updates and Patches
Maintain a secure and compliant network by staying current with the latest security fixes and software enhancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure network access and data segmentation.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable network access to maintain client trust and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve critical operational technology (OT) networks that require secure segmentation and reliable connectivity to prevent disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA?
Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) is a software-defined networking solution that provides network automation, assurance, and programmability. It helps simplify network operations and improve security.
What is Cisco ISE?
Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) is a security solution that provides network access control and policy enforcement. It allows organizations to define and enforce security policies based on user identity, device type, and location.
What does 'SWATCH' refer to in this license?
SWATCH typically refers to software entitlements or specific feature sets within Cisco's licensing structure, often related to monitoring or operational tools. Specific details are best confirmed with Cisco documentation for the exact SKU.
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.