Cisco C9500-DNX-E-32C-3Y 32P 100G Fiber 3-Year License | Enterprise — C9500-DNX-E-32C-3Y

Maintain software entitlement for high-throughput Catalyst 9500 environments with the Cisco C9500-DNX-E-32C-3Y subscription. This 3-year Cisco DNA Essentials license is built for 32-port 100G fiber deployments, giving network teams a clear coverage period that fits refresh planning and controlled procurement. Cisco DNA Essentials is a practical fit for organizations that want structured software access without the complexity of shorter, repeated renewals. It helps standardize the licensing model across the switching layer, supporting consistent operations and easier budget forecasting. For teams managing core or aggregation infrastructure, that consistency matters when network change windows are tight and downtime is expensive. The 3-year term is especially useful for projects tied to near-term refresh cycles, staged rollouts, or budget commitments that do not justify a longer subscription. It provides a defined path for maintaining entitlement on a platform designed for high-speed fiber connectivity, while keeping purchasing straightforward for IT and procurement stakeholders. Ideal For Core switching deployments requiring 100G fiber software coverage Enterprise refresh projects with a 3-year planning horizon Procurement teams standardizing on term-based licensing Campus or data center aggregation layers built on Catalyst 9500 Why This Product 1 3-year term fits shorter refresh cycles better than longer subscriptions 2 Cisco DNA Essentials provides a simpler licensing tier than Advanced 3 32-port 100G fiber support suits high-capacity switching designs 4 Fixed-term entitlement helps procurement and budget planning