C9500-LIC= Overview
The C9500-LIC= is an electronic license that upgrades Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switches from Network Essentials to Network Advantage software. It enables advanced hardware-based capabilities only available with the Network Advantage package.
This upgrade license is available for purchase separately on switches that initially shipped with Network Essentials. It allows customers to unlock additional features like full EVPN/VXLAN support and Cisco TrustSec security.
Activation
The C9500-LIC= upgrade license is activated through the Cisco Smart Software Manager. It is tied to the switch Product ID to enforce the upgrade.
Key Features Unlocked
- Full L2 and L3 feature support: VRF, MPLS, mVPN, Multicast
- Advanced programmability: PTP, LISP, gRPC
- Network virtualization: EVPN symmetric IRB, VXLAN, BGP
- Network security: MACsec-256, Cisco TrustSec security, policy-based crypto
C9500-LIC= Licensing Details
- Electronic license upgrade
- Enables switch upgrade from Network Essentials to Network Advantage
- Ordered separately from switch hardware
- Applied to individual switch by Product ID
Specifications
Attribute | Value |
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License Type | Upgrade |
Supported Platforms | C9500-32C-E, C9500-32C-A, C9500-32QC-E, C9500-32QC-A, C9500-48Y4C-E, C9500-48Y4C-A, C9500-24Y4C-E, C9500-24Y4C-A, C9500-24Q-E, C9500-24Q-A, C9500-12Q-E, C9500-12Q-A, C9500-40X-E, C9500-40X-A, C9500-16X-E, C9500-16X-A |
Upgrade Path | From Network Essentials to Network Advantage |
Delivery Method | Electronic delivery |
Supported Products
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch Models Initially Ordered with Network Essentials License
Ordering Information
The C9500-LIC= can be ordered to upgrade deployed switches initially shipped with the Network Essentials license. It is orderable via Cisco Commerce Workspace and channel partners.
C9500-LIC= Summary
The C9500-LIC= electronic license upgrade enables customers to upgrade already deployed Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches from Network Essentials to the Network Advantage license level, unlocking advanced hardware features.
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