Cisco Catalyst 9600 C9600-DNX-A-5Y Advanced Software

Secure long-term software entitlement and support for Catalyst 9600 chassis with the Cisco C9600-DNX-A-5Y advanced software subscription. Designed for enterprise campus cores and large aggregation sites, this 5-year subscription maintains advanced feature access and continuous software updates so network architects can plan multi-year refresh cycles without service interruptions. The subscription preserves access to bug fixes, security patches, and Cisco TAC for the covered chassis, simplifying lifecycle management and compliance reporting. Opting for this multi-year subscription reduces administrative overhead compared with annual renewals, and it helps lock predictable cost of ownership for high-capacity chassis deployments that form the backbone of resilient campus networks.