Cisco DNA High Availability Essential On-Premises License 1 Year
This Cisco DNA High Availability Essential On-Premises license provides critical network resilience and feature access for one year, safeguarding your business operations.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures network services remain available during hardware or software issues, minimizing downtime.
- Feature Access: Unlocks essential network management and security capabilities for your on-premises infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring network stability and data integrity.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports network growth with capacity up to 1 Gbps aggregated and 2 Gbps burst.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA High Availability Essential On-Premises license is a subscription-based software entitlement designed to ensure the continuous operation and optimal performance of your Cisco network infrastructure. It provides the necessary licensing to enable high availability features for your on-premises Cisco DNA Center platform, safeguarding against service interruptions.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with your existing on-premises Cisco DNA Center deployment, enhancing its resilience and ensuring that critical network functions remain accessible even in the event of component failures.
- High Availability Enabled: Activates redundant configurations for the Cisco DNA Center platform.
- On-Premises Deployment: Specifically licensed for software running within your own data center or server room.
- Subscription Term: Provides access for a defined period of one year, with renewal options available.
- Capacity Support: Licensed for aggregated throughput up to 1 Gbps and burst capacity up to 2 Gbps.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to advanced network management and automation capabilities.
This Cisco DNA license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance their on-premises network reliability and operational continuity.
What This Enables
Enable Network Resilience and Uptime
Enable teams to maintain continuous network operations by activating high availability features for the Cisco DNA Center platform. This ensures that critical network management functions remain accessible even during hardware or software failures.
on-premises data centers, server room deployments, business continuity planning, critical infrastructure management
Streamline Network Management Operations
Streamline the management of complex network environments by unlocking essential features within the Cisco DNA Center. This allows IT professionals to efficiently monitor, configure, and troubleshoot their network from a centralized platform.
multi-site network operations, centralized IT administration, IT resource optimization, network automation initiatives
Automate Network Provisioning and Updates
Automate the deployment and updating of network services and policies across the infrastructure. This license supports the advanced capabilities of Cisco DNA Center, reducing manual effort and potential for human error.
network infrastructure scaling, standardized deployment practices, policy-driven network configuration, IT modernization projects
Key Features
High Availability Configuration
Minimizes network downtime by ensuring the Cisco DNA Center platform can failover to a redundant instance.
On-Premises Software License
Provides essential network management capabilities directly within your own data center or server room environment.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable operational expenses and access to features for a defined period, with renewal options.
Capacity Support (1G Agg, 2G Burst)
Accommodates growing network demands and traffic spikes, ensuring performance as your business scales.
Access to Cisco DNA Features
Unlocks advanced network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance capabilities for improved IT operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high network availability and robust security to protect sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted network access for patient care systems and must adhere to HIPAA regulations for data privacy and security.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable network connectivity for production lines and supply chain management, where downtime can lead to significant financial losses.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need reliable network access for students and staff, supporting critical research activities and administrative functions without interruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA High Availability Essential licensing?
This is a subscription license that enables redundant configurations for the Cisco DNA Center platform deployed on-premises. It ensures continuous operation and access to network management features.
What is the term of this license?
This license is provided on a one-year subscription basis. Renewal options are available to continue coverage and feature access beyond the initial term.
What capacity does this license support?
The license supports aggregated throughput up to 1 Gbps and burst capacity up to 2 Gbps for the Cisco DNA Center platform.
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.