Cisco Always-On Single IP Protection - 1 Protected IP Address
Cisco Always-On Single IP Protection provides continuous, uninterrupted service for a single critical IP address, safeguarding vital business operations.
- Coverage for Critical IP: Ensures a single, designated IP address remains accessible and operational at all times.
- Downtime Mitigation: Protects against service disruptions that could halt essential business functions and impact revenue.
- Business Continuity: Guarantees that key applications and services tied to the protected IP remain available to users.
- Operational Stability: Provides peace of mind by maintaining the availability of a single, vital network resource.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Always-On Single IP Protection subscription licenses the capability to maintain continuous uptime for one specific IP address. It is designed to prevent service interruptions for critical business functions that rely on that IP.
IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to secure the availability of essential services, applications, or network segments that cannot afford downtime. It integrates into existing Cisco infrastructure to provide a resilient layer of protection.
- Continuous Uptime Assurance: Guarantees the availability of a single, designated IP address.
- Service Interruption Prevention: Actively works to avoid downtime for critical business applications.
- Operational Resilience: Enhances the stability of core IT services reliant on the protected IP.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Offers predictable costs and ongoing access to protection features.
- Single IP Focus: Specifically designed to safeguard one critical IP address within the network.
This Cisco subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing to guarantee the availability of a single, mission-critical IP address without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Continuous Uptime for Critical Applications
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted access to essential business applications that rely on a specific IP address. This ensures productivity and revenue streams remain active even during potential network events.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, business-critical application hosting, network infrastructure management
Service Resilience for Core Business Functions
Streamline the process of guaranteeing the availability of core business functions, such as customer portals or internal databases, tied to a single IP. This prevents service degradation and maintains user satisfaction.
business process automation, internal service delivery, customer-facing platforms, data accessibility
Automated Protection Against IP Service Loss
Automate the safeguarding of a vital IP address, reducing manual intervention and the risk of human error in maintaining service continuity. This ensures rapid response to potential issues.
network operations centers, IT infrastructure monitoring, proactive service management, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Single IP Address Protection
Guarantees the continuous availability of one specific IP address, crucial for mission-critical applications and services.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides predictable operational expenses and ongoing access to the protection features without large upfront capital investment.
Always-On Service Capability
Ensures that the protected IP address remains accessible, minimizing downtime and its associated business impact.
Cisco Reliability
Leverages Cisco's established technology and support to provide a dependable solution for network uptime.
Simplified Management
Offers a focused solution for protecting a single critical IP, simplifying IT management efforts.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require constant availability for trading platforms, customer portals, and transaction processing systems, often tied to specific IP addresses, to meet strict regulatory and operational demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted access to patient data systems, diagnostic tools, and communication platforms, where the availability of specific IP addresses is critical for patient care and compliance with HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on specific IP addresses for controlling machinery, managing supply chains, and running production systems, where any downtime can lead to significant production losses and safety concerns.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need continuous uptime for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and online booking platforms, often linked to specific IPs, to ensure seamless customer transactions and operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Always-On Single IP Protection?
It is a subscription service from Cisco designed to ensure continuous uptime for one specific IP address. This prevents service interruptions for critical business functions that depend on that IP.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is ideal for SMB and mid-market companies that have a specific IP address critical to their operations and cannot afford any downtime for that service.
How is this licensed?
This is a subscription-based software license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the service over a defined term, ensuring continuous protection and access to features.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.