Cisco C9600-DNA-A-3Y Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage License | 3-Year — C9600-DNA-A-3Y

Maintain software entitlement for Cisco Catalyst 9600 platforms with a 3-year DNA Advantage license. Built for teams that manage campus core switching as a long-term infrastructure asset, this subscription provides a clear licensing term and a straightforward path for keeping the platform under active support and software access. DNA Advantage is positioned for organizations that need more than basic hardware ownership. It helps anchor the operational model around Cisco’s software-defined capabilities, policy-driven management, and lifecycle planning across the Catalyst 9600 family. For procurement teams, the 3-year term creates a predictable renewal horizon. For network architects, it keeps the platform aligned with enterprise standards without forcing short-term licensing churn. This license is a strong fit when the switch is part of a larger campus or aggregation design and the goal is to preserve consistency across the network stack. It is especially useful when you want to justify the premium of the Catalyst 9600 platform with a licensing model that supports disciplined operations over time. Ideal For Campus core switching deployments on Cisco Catalyst 9600 Multi-year software entitlement planning for enterprise networks Standardized licensing across aggregation and core layers Budgeted renewal cycles for infrastructure procurement teams Why This Product 1 Longer 3-year term reduces renewal frequency 2 Built for Catalyst 9600 series deployments 3 Supports software-defined network operations 4 Better fit for planned enterprise refresh cycles