Cisco DNA High Availability Essentials Cloud License 1M
Ensure uninterrupted network operations with the Cisco DNA High Availability Essentials Cloud License, providing essential features for up to 1 million endpoints.
- Continuous Uptime: Access critical high availability features to prevent network disruptions and maintain business continuity.
- Essential Feature Set: Unlock core Cisco DNA Center functionalities for network management and policy enforcement.
- Scalable Capacity: Support environments with up to 1 million endpoints, accommodating growth and complex deployments.
- Cloud-Delivered Management: Benefit from a subscription-based model for simplified licensing and access to cloud-based features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA High Availability Essentials Cloud License provides essential software capabilities for network management and high availability, designed for cloud-based deployment and subscription billing. It unlocks core features necessary for maintaining operational continuity and managing network policies effectively within your organization's infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to enhance their Cisco network's resilience and management capabilities. It integrates with Cisco's network hardware, enabling advanced features that are crucial for businesses that cannot afford downtime and must maintain strict operational standards.
- High Availability Features: Enables redundant system operation to minimize downtime during hardware or software failures.
- Essential Network Services: Unlocks core Cisco DNA Center functionalities for policy automation, assurance, and security.
- Cloud-Based Licensing: Subscription model simplifies procurement, management, and access to the latest software updates.
- Scalable Endpoint Support: Designed to manage and protect networks supporting up to 1 million endpoints.
- Compliance and Security: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and enhances network security posture through centralized control.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking enterprise-grade network resilience and management without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Resilience and Uptime
Enable teams to maintain continuous network operations by activating high availability features. Streamline recovery processes and minimize business impact from hardware or software failures.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, cloud-connected campuses
Centralize Network Policy Management
Streamline the deployment and enforcement of network-wide policies from a single, cloud-accessible platform. Automate configuration updates and ensure consistent security posture across all network segments.
Managed network infrastructure, multi-site organizations, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Visibility and Assurance
Automate the monitoring of network health and performance to proactively identify and resolve issues. Gain deep insights into user experience and application performance to ensure optimal service delivery.
IT operations monitoring, performance-sensitive applications, user experience management
Key Features
High Availability (HA) Clustering
Minimizes network downtime by allowing for redundant system operation, ensuring continuous service delivery.
Cisco DNA Center Essentials Features
Unlocks core network management, automation, and assurance capabilities for simplified IT operations.
Cloud-Based Subscription Model
Provides flexible, scalable access to software features with predictable billing and simplified license management.
Endpoint Scalability up to 1 Million
Supports large and growing organizations by providing essential features for extensive network deployments.
Policy Automation and Enforcement
Enables consistent application of security and network policies across the entire infrastructure, reducing manual errors.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures continuous operation of critical trading and transaction systems, meeting stringent uptime requirements and regulatory compliance for financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintains uninterrupted access to patient data and critical medical systems, adhering to HIPAA and other healthcare regulations that demand high availability and data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the constant operation of production lines and IoT devices, where network downtime can lead to significant financial losses and operational halts.
Retail & Hospitality
Ensures point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services remain available, preventing lost revenue and maintaining customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA High Availability Essentials?
It is a cloud-based subscription license that provides essential features for Cisco DNA Center, focusing on high availability and core network management capabilities for large-scale deployments.
What does 'High Availability' mean in this context?
High Availability refers to the ability of the network system to remain operational and accessible even in the event of component failures, ensuring minimal disruption to business services.
What kind of businesses benefit most from this license?
Businesses that rely heavily on network uptime, such as financial institutions, healthcare providers, or e-commerce operations, and have large endpoint counts will benefit significantly.
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.