Cisco 9500 License

[da476n]

PID - PID: C9500-24Y4C

Enabling NW-ADVANTAGE and DNA-ADVANTAGE on Cisco 9500 using SLR Under Smart License reservation

License                                           Description                                     Expire

C9500 Network Advantage             C9500 Network Advantage            -never-

C9500 24Y4C NW Advantage         C9500 24Y4C NW Advantage       -never-

C9500 24Y4C DNA Advantage        C9500 24Y4C DNA Advantage

What is the difference between C9500 Network Advantage & C9500 24Y4C NW Advantage?

[balaji.bandi]

Cat 9XXX  have 2 options Network Essential and Network Advantage.

You have network Advantage license with DNAC (Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 24-port1/10/25G switch, NW Adv. License)

[da476n]

During License reservation process ( Specific License reservation)

Upon entering " Reservation Request Code " Cisco Portal ask us for select for licenses to be enabled.

We see below mentioned Sku:

Question is we see both below mentioned Sku so what is actual difference between below mentioned from technical standpoint. ? is there any  ?

Sku: C9500-NW-A
Sku: C9500-24Y4C-A

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

Sku: C9500-NW-A   <<- Catalyst 9000 Series Modules & Cards (C9500-NW-A)

Sku: C9500-24Y4C-A  <<- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series high performance 24-port 1/10/25G switch, NW Adv. License

E - Essential

A - Advantage.