Cisco DNA High Availability Essential Software On-Premises License 7 Year
This 7-year Cisco DNA High Availability Essential Software license ensures your on-premises network infrastructure operates continuously and efficiently.
- Continuous Operation: Guarantees uninterrupted network services, minimizing downtime risks for critical business functions.
- Feature Access: Unlocks essential software capabilities for enhanced network management and performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring your network software is up-to-date and supported.
- Predictable Costs: Provides a fixed cost for software access over a 7-year term, simplifying IT budget management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA High Availability Essential Software On-Premises License provides a 7-year subscription for critical network software features. This license ensures your Cisco network infrastructure remains operational and benefits from essential software capabilities, supporting up to 250 million aggregated sessions.
This subscription is designed for businesses that manage their own IT infrastructure on-premises, including IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates with existing Cisco networking hardware to provide enhanced software functionality and high availability.
- High Availability: Ensures network services remain accessible even during hardware or software issues.
- Essential Software Features: Grants access to core Cisco DNA software functionalities for network control and visibility.
- On-Premises Deployment: Tailored for organizations managing their network infrastructure within their own data centers.
- 7-Year Term: Provides long-term software access and support, simplifying procurement and budgeting.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 250 million aggregated sessions, accommodating growing network demands.
This 7-year Cisco DNA license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking reliable, feature-rich network software without the overhead of frequent upgrades.
What This Enables
Ensure Network Uptime and Resilience
Enable teams to maintain continuous network connectivity and service availability. This ensures critical business operations are not disrupted by hardware or software failures.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, core network infrastructure
Access Essential Network Software Features
Streamline network management and gain visibility into network performance. This provides access to core functionalities required for efficient network operation and control.
Managed network services, private cloud environments, hybrid IT deployments
Maintain Software Compliance and Support
Automate the process of staying current with supported software versions and features. This ensures your network adheres to vendor support policies and reduces the risk of security vulnerabilities.
Regulated business environments, IT asset lifecycle management, long-term infrastructure planning
Key Features
High Availability (HA) Software
Minimizes network downtime by ensuring services remain active even if a component fails.
Essential Software Capabilities
Unlocks core network management, visibility, and control features for improved operational efficiency.
On-Premises Deployment
Allows organizations to maintain full control over their network infrastructure and data within their own facilities.
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software and support, simplifying procurement and financial planning.
Up to 250M Aggregated Sessions
Scales to support significant network traffic and user connections, accommodating growth.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network infrastructure to ensure continuous transaction processing and compliance with strict regulatory standards.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted network access for patient care systems and must adhere to HIPAA regulations, making high availability critical.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable network connectivity for production lines and supply chain management, where downtime can lead to significant financial losses.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need consistent access to sensitive client data and communication systems, demanding reliable network performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA High Availability Essential Software?
It is a software subscription license from Cisco that provides essential features for network management and ensures high availability for on-premises deployments. This license is valid for 7 years.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that operate their own IT infrastructure on-premises and require reliable, feature-rich network software.
What does 'High Availability' mean in this context?
High Availability means the network services are designed to remain operational and accessible with minimal interruption, even in the event of hardware failures or software issues.
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.