Cisco C9500 DNA Advantage Software License with 5-Year Support
This Cisco C9500 DNA Advantage software license with 5-year support unlocks advanced network automation and security features for your high-density switching environment.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline network configuration, provisioning, and management with intelligent software features.
- Enhanced Security: Implement robust security policies and threat detection to protect your critical business data.
- 5-Year Support: Benefit from extended hardware and software support, ensuring continuous operation and access to updates.
- High-Density Performance: Optimize performance for demanding, high-density network environments with advanced capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C9500 DNA Advantage software license provides advanced features and capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-density switches. This subscription includes 5 years of Cisco DNA software and essential support, enabling intelligent network automation, enhanced security, and improved operational visibility.
This licensing is designed for businesses that require sophisticated network management and security for their core infrastructure. IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies will find this essential for maintaining compliance, reducing operational overhead, and ensuring the reliability of their high-density network deployments.
- Intelligent Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks, simplify network deployment, and reduce manual errors.
- Advanced Security Features: Gain granular control over network access, enforce security policies, and detect threats proactively.
- Application Visibility and Analytics: Monitor network traffic and application performance to identify and resolve issues quickly.
- Software Subscription Model: Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
- 5-Year Support Included: Ensure peace of mind with extended support covering hardware and software for critical network infrastructure.
Empower your business with enterprise-grade network intelligence and security, delivered through a flexible subscription model.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Automation
Enable IT teams to automate complex network configurations and provisioning tasks. Streamline device onboarding and policy enforcement across your high-density switching infrastructure.
core network infrastructure, high-traffic environments, centralized management, IT operational efficiency
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Implement granular security policies and gain deep visibility into network traffic to detect and mitigate threats. Protect sensitive business data and ensure regulatory compliance.
data security requirements, compliance mandates, threat detection needs, access control policies
Optimize High-Density Performance
Ensure optimal performance and reliability for demanding, high-density network environments. Improve application experience and reduce latency for critical business services.
high-performance computing, dense user environments, critical application delivery, network throughput demands
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Integration
Simplify network management and automation through a centralized controller.
Advanced Security Policies
Enhance network security with granular access controls and threat mitigation capabilities.
Application Visibility
Gain insights into application performance and network traffic patterns to troubleshoot issues.
Software Subscription
Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software innovations.
5-Year Support
Ensure long-term operational stability and access to expert technical assistance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable networks to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain robust network security and availability to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure critical medical systems remain operational.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve high-density device connectivity and require reliable network performance for operational technology (OT) systems and automation.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dense user populations and require scalable, secure, and manageable network infrastructure to support diverse applications and research needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software licensing tier that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Catalyst switches, focusing on network automation, security, and analytics. It is designed for businesses requiring sophisticated network management capabilities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high-density switches. The MPN '9500' in the product code indicates compatibility with this switch series.
What does the 5-year support include?
The 5-year support typically includes access to Cisco's technical assistance center (TAC), software updates and bug fixes, and hardware replacement services, ensuring your network remains operational and secure.
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.