Model Type: Cisco DNA Advantage Software Subscription License (3‑Year Term)
Series: Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series – Cisco DNA Licensing
The Cisco C9500‑DNA‑A‑3Y is a 3‑year term subscription license that enables Cisco DNA Advantage features on Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches (including models such as 24Q, 40X, 32C, 32QC, 48Y4C). It must be activated through Cisco Smart Licensing and paired with the physical Catalyst 9500 hardware; this DNA Advantage subscription provides advanced software‑defined networking capabilities beyond the base network feature set.
Key Features & Capabilities
• Cisco DNA Advantage Subscription (3 Years) – A term‑based entitlement that activates advanced DNA‑enabled features for a duration of 36 months.
• Intent‑Based Networking Support – Enables centralized automation, policy management, and assured operations through Cisco DNA Center.
• SD‑Access Support – Software‑Defined Access (SD‑Access) fabric capabilities including network segmentation and consistent policies across wired and wireless environments.
• Advanced Security & Analytics – Includes enhanced network assurance, telemetry, contextual insights, and segmentation tools.
• Smart Licensing – Managed and tracked through a Cisco Smart Account for activation and compliance.
Technical Overview at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| License Name | Cisco DNA Advantage Subscription License |
| SKU | C9500‑DNA‑A‑3Y |
| License Type | Term Subscription (3 Years) |
| Supported Series | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches |
| Feature Tier | DNA Advantage |
| Activation | Cisco Smart Licensing |
| Management | Cisco DNA Center |
What It Enables
• Policy‑based network automation and orchestration using DNA Center.
• Advanced segmentation with SD‑Access fabric across campus networks.
• Deep network insights and telemetry for proactive troubleshooting and performance assurance.
• Enhanced security controls and analytics integrated with Cisco’s intent‑based network framework.
The license allows enterprises to modernize their network operations by combining hardware performance with software‑defined flexibility and advanced management tools.
Typical Use Cases
• Enterprise core and distribution switching requiring automated lifecycle operations.
• Campus SD‑Access deployments with segmentation and centralized policy enforcement.
• Network‑wide analytics and assurance for performance optimization.
• Security enhanced environments with visibility and contextual threat insights.
Why It Matters
Cisco requires a DNA subscription license on Catalyst 9500 Series switches to access the full intent‑based networking feature set provided by Cisco DNA Center. The Advantage tier offers deeper automation and analytics than DNA Essentials, making it suitable for enterprise‑grade deployments.
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