Cisco DNA Advantage Low Port Density 3 Year License | Catalyst 9500 — C9500-DNA-LL-A-3Y

Keep smaller Catalyst 9500 deployments aligned with the same operational model used across larger enterprise networks. Cisco DNA Advantage Low Port Density 3 Year License provides a 3-year subscription for environments that need advanced network automation, policy-based management, and assurance capabilities without purchasing a higher-density entitlement than the hardware requires. This license is built for infrastructure teams standardizing on Cisco Catalyst 9500 switching while controlling software spend at the port-density level. It supports a cleaner procurement path for branch, aggregation, and campus deployments where feature depth matters, but port count does not justify a full-density license. That makes it easier to maintain consistent operations across mixed switch populations. For organizations managing complex change windows, distributed sites, or lean network teams, the value is operational consistency. You get the licensing model needed to support intent-based workflows, visibility, and lifecycle management across the Cisco environment, while keeping the entitlement aligned to the platform profile. It is a practical choice when the network must stay predictable, supportable, and ready for growth. Ideal For Licensing low port density Catalyst 9500 switches in campus access or aggregation roles Standardizing Cisco network operations across distributed enterprise sites Renewing software entitlement for a smaller Catalyst 9500 deployment Aligning procurement to a 3-year network software refresh cycle Why This Product 1 Low port density entitlement avoids paying for unused capacity 2 3-year term supports planned refresh and budget cycles 3 Built for Cisco Catalyst 9500 environments 4 Supports advanced operational control versus basic licensing