Cisco C9500 ESS Software Subscription 16P 10G Fiber 1Y | Federal License — C9500-DNX-E-16X-1Y

Maintain licensing continuity for a Cisco Catalyst 9500 deployment with this 1-year ESS software subscription for 16-port 10G fiber environments. Designed for federal licensing workflows, it fits organizations that need a clear entitlement path for existing infrastructure without changing the operational footprint. This subscription is well suited to teams managing high-value switching platforms where procurement discipline, compliance alignment, and predictable renewal timing matter. By keeping the software entitlement current, it helps avoid gaps in coverage and supports stable operations across the network core or aggregation layer. The 16-port 10G fiber designation makes the SKU specific to a defined hardware profile, which helps procurement teams match the license to the installed platform with less ambiguity. For enterprises and public-sector environments alike, that specificity reduces ordering friction and supports cleaner lifecycle management for Cisco Catalyst 9500 assets. Ideal For Renewing software coverage for an installed Catalyst 9500 16-port 10G fiber system Supporting federal purchasing requirements for network licensing Maintaining entitlement continuity during a planned refresh cycle Keeping core or aggregation switching software current in regulated environments Why This Product 1 Federal license format for controlled procurement 2 16-port 10G fiber-specific entitlement 3 1-year term for predictable renewal planning 4 Designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 deployments