Cisco 16-Port DNA Premier Upgrade License 5-Year | Catalyst 9500 — C9500-16X-E-P-5

Extend the software posture of 16-port Cisco Catalyst 9500 deployments with a 5-year upgrade path from Network Essentials to Network and DNA Premier. This licensing model is designed for teams that want to move beyond a basic entitlement and standardize on a richer feature set for a defined commercial term. The value is in the upgrade path itself. Rather than replacing hardware to gain broader software capabilities, this license helps unlock a higher-tier entitlement on the existing platform, supporting more consistent operations and a clearer roadmap for network services. For procurement teams, the 5-year term offers a practical balance between budget control and long-range coverage. This is a strong fit for enterprise environments where the switch platform is expected to remain in service and the organization wants to align software capability with the operational importance of the access or aggregation layer. It also helps reduce the friction of frequent renewals while keeping the software stack aligned to a more capable Cisco DNA tier. Choose it when the objective is to preserve investment in the installed base while moving to a more complete licensing position for the next five years. Ideal For Upgrading a 16-port Catalyst 9500 deployment to a higher Cisco DNA tier Standardizing software capability across a campus network refresh Extending entitlement coverage for a 5-year infrastructure plan Preserving existing hardware while expanding licensed functionality Why This Product 1 Upgrades from Network Essentials to DNA Premier 2 Designed for 16-port Catalyst 9500 deployments 3 Provides 5-year term coverage 4 Helps preserve hardware investment while expanding entitlement