Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Advantage High Term License - 7 Year
This 7-year Cisco Catalyst 9500 Advantage High Term license provides essential software capabilities and support for your core network infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and access to advanced features.
- Extended Term: Enjoy 7 years of uninterrupted access to Cisco DNA software and security features, simplifying long-term IT planning.
- Enhanced Security: Gain entitlement to Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and Swatch capabilities for robust network access control and visibility.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software versions and support, helping meet regulatory requirements and reduce audit risks.
- Operational Continuity: Protect against unexpected costs and service disruptions with a pre-paid, long-term licensing agreement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Advantage High Term License is a 7-year subscription that unlocks advanced software features and ongoing support for your Cisco C9500 network switches. This license includes Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) software, 25 licenses for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and 25 Swatch licenses, providing enhanced network management, security, and automation capabilities.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who rely on their network infrastructure for critical business operations. It integrates directly with Cisco C9500 hardware, ensuring your network is secure, compliant, and performing optimally without the overhead of managing individual software renewals or support contracts.
- Advanced Network Software: Access to Cisco DNA features for intelligent network automation and programmability.
- Integrated Security: Includes Cisco ISE licenses for granular access control, policy enforcement, and threat defense.
- Extended Support Term: A 7-year term provides predictable costs and long-term access to software updates and technical assistance.
- Visibility and Control: Swatch licenses offer enhanced network monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Simplified Licensing: Consolidates software and support into a single, long-term subscription for easier management.
This 7-year Cisco Advantage license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and advanced network capabilities for their Cisco C9500 infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement across their Cisco C9500 infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce manual intervention for greater efficiency.
On-premises network deployments, hybrid cloud environments, core network infrastructure, campus networks, data center networks
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Automate granular access control and policy enforcement for users and devices connecting to the network. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with security regulations through advanced threat defense.
Secured corporate networks, BYOD environments, segmented network architectures, compliance-driven organizations
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting with enhanced visibility into traffic patterns and device performance. Reduce Mean Time To Resolution (MTTR) for network issues impacting business operations.
High-availability network environments, performance-sensitive operations, networks requiring proactive monitoring, IT teams managing distributed sites
Key Features
Cisco DNA Software
Unlock intelligent network automation, programmability, and analytics for optimized network performance and management.
Cisco ISE Licenses (25)
Implement robust security policies, enforce access controls, and gain visibility into user and device behavior for enhanced threat mitigation.
Swatch Licenses (25)
Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device status, enabling faster troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution.
7-Year Term
Provides long-term cost predictability, simplifies budgeting, and ensures continuous access to software and support without frequent renewals.
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Compatibility
Designed to enhance the capabilities of your existing or planned Cisco C9500 core and distribution layer switches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security, compliance, and high availability for its network infrastructure to protect sensitive financial data and ensure uninterrupted trading and customer service operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure network access, robust monitoring, and reliable performance for critical patient care systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on reliable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring advanced visibility and control to prevent disruptions and ensure safety.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle confidential client information and require secure, compliant, and high-performance networks to support their daily operations and protect sensitive documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA?
Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) is a software-defined networking solution that provides intent-based networking for enterprises. It offers automation, assurance, and security features to simplify network management and improve performance.
What is Cisco ISE?
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a security solution that provides a centralized platform for enforcing security policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections. It helps authenticate users and devices, assign security profiles, and detect threats.
What is Swatch?
Swatch, in this context, likely refers to a network monitoring or visibility tool that provides real-time data and analytics on network performance and device status, aiding in troubleshooting and operational awareness.
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.