Cisco C9500-32QC-E-P-3 3-Year Upgrade License | Catalyst 9500 — C9500-32QC-E-P-3

Upgrade a Cisco Catalyst 9500 licensing position to Network and DNA Premier for a three-year term. This license is built for teams that need more control than Essentials-tier coverage provides, with a path to advanced network operations, policy consistency, and automation support across core switching environments. For enterprise infrastructure groups, the value is in preserving the Catalyst 9500 investment while moving to a richer software tier that better matches operational demands. It supports organizations that want to standardize capabilities across core and aggregation layers, reduce licensing fragmentation, and keep network services aligned to a defined planning cycle. The 3-year term is a strong fit for refresh planning, procurement control, and staged modernization programs. It gives IT leaders a clear licensing horizon while supporting the operational requirements of high-density switching environments. For teams that need to justify premium network software, this upgrade delivers a cleaner route to higher-value Cisco capabilities without unnecessary hardware churn. Ideal For Upgrade a Catalyst 9500 core switch from Essentials-tier licensing Standardize advanced network features across campus core and aggregation Match software spend to a 3-year procurement cycle Expand automation and assurance capabilities without hardware replacement Why This Product 1 Moves from Essentials to Premier-tier coverage 2 Targets Cisco Catalyst 9500 core switching 3 Uses a 3-year term for planning control 4 Adds software value without replacing hardware