Cisco DNA HA ESS Cloud License 5 Year Subscription
This 5-year Cisco DNA High Availability Essentials Cloud License subscription provides essential network management capabilities for up to 25 million aggregated endpoints.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of continuous access to Cisco DNA Essentials features and cloud-based management.
- Capacity: Supports networks with up to 25 million aggregated endpoints, ideal for growing organizations.
- High Availability: Ensures critical network services remain operational with built-in redundancy and failover.
- Cloud Management: Simplifies network operations and visibility through a centralized, cloud-hosted platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA High Availability Essentials Cloud License is a 5-year subscription that unlocks advanced network management and security features for your Cisco infrastructure. It provides essential capabilities for network visibility, policy enforcement, and high availability, ensuring your network operates reliably and securely.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage complex network environments without the overhead of enterprise-grade hardware. It integrates with your existing Cisco network devices, providing a centralized platform for monitoring and control directly from the cloud.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic, device status, and user activity.
- Simplified Policy Management: Define and enforce network access policies consistently across your infrastructure.
- High Availability Features: Maintain network uptime and resilience with automated failover and redundancy.
- Cloud-Based Control: Manage your network from anywhere via a secure, intuitive cloud portal.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports large-scale deployments with capacity for up to 25 million aggregated endpoints.
This Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud License offers a cost-effective way for SMB and mid-market organizations to gain enterprise-level network control and reliability.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Visibility and Control
Enable teams to gain deep insights into network performance, security threats, and user behavior. Streamline troubleshooting by quickly identifying and resolving network issues before they impact operations.
on-premises network infrastructure, cloud-managed networks, hybrid environments, distributed branch offices
Automate Network Policy Enforcement
Streamline the deployment and management of network access policies across the entire organization. Automate the enforcement of security and compliance rules to reduce manual errors and ensure consistent security posture.
segmenting network traffic, enforcing BYOD policies, managing guest access, securing IoT devices
Ensure Network High Availability
Protect critical business operations by ensuring continuous network connectivity and service availability. Mitigate the risk of downtime through automated failover and redundancy features inherent in the High Availability Essentials.
business-critical applications, remote workforce connectivity, 24/7 operational environments, disaster recovery planning
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks core network automation, visibility, and security features for your Cisco infrastructure.
High Availability (HA) Functionality
Ensures continuous network operation and minimizes downtime through redundancy and failover capabilities.
Cloud-Based Management Portal
Provides a centralized, accessible platform for monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting your network from anywhere.
5-Year Subscription Term
Offers long-term access to software features and support, providing predictable costs and continuous updates.
Scalable Endpoint Capacity (Up to 25M Aggregated)
Accommodates large and growing network environments, ensuring the license scales with your business needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security, high availability for critical transactions, and compliance with strict data protection regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Demands continuous network uptime for patient care systems, strict data privacy compliance (HIPAA), and secure access for medical devices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Relies on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring production continuity and data integrity.
Education & Research
Needs to manage large, diverse user bases, secure sensitive research data, and provide reliable network access across campus environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA High Availability Essentials Cloud?
It is a 5-year subscription license that provides essential network management, security, and high availability features for Cisco networks, delivered via a cloud-based platform.
What does 'High Availability' mean in this context?
High Availability ensures that your network services remain operational even if a component fails. This license includes features designed to provide redundancy and automatic failover to maintain uptime.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage and secure their Cisco network infrastructure efficiently and reliably.
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.