Cisco N5696-EL2P-SSK9 N5696-EL2P-SSK9 License

Overview

The Cisco N5696-EL2P-SSK9 License provides a powerful software entitlement that activates advanced security and routing features on supported Cisco platforms. It is ideal for organizations that need to extend the functionality of existing hardware while maintaining a consistent management model across the network.

Key Features

• Enables comprehensive threat detection and mitigation capabilities
• Adds support for advanced routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF and EIGRP extensions
• Provides granular policy control for traffic classification and QoS enforcement
• Integrates with Cisco DNA Center for centralized automation and analytics
• License is stackable, allowing incremental upgrades as network demands grow

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: N5696-EL2P-SSK9
• Applicable to Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches and compatible routers running IOS XE 16.12 or later
• License type: Enterprise level, perpetual
• Activation method: Smart licensing via Cisco Business Dashboard or CLI
• Supported security features: Encrypted traffic analysis, intrusion prevention system signatures, URL filtering

Applications

• Enterprise campus networks requiring robust edge security and high performance routing
• Data center interconnects where policy based segmentation is critical
• Branch office deployments that need a cost effective way to add advanced features without new hardware
• Service provider aggregation points that must enforce customer level QoS and security policies

This license empowers IT teams to protect assets, optimize traffic flow, and future proof their network investments while leveraging the reliability of Cisco technology.