Cisco DP VA 5000 - Silver Protection Package Subscription
The Cisco DP VA 5000 Silver Protection Package subscription provides three years of essential support and software updates for your Data Protection Virtual Appliance.
- Coverage for: Essential software updates and access to Cisco technical support for your DP VA 5000.
- Term: This subscription is valid for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
- Billing: Billed annually as a recurring subscription service for predictable IT budgeting.
- Value: Ensures your data protection platform remains compliant, secure, and fully functional.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a three-year subscription license for the Cisco DP VA 5000 platform, specifically the Silver Protection Package. It includes Software Updates (SUS) and Extended Access for Analytics and Forensics (EAAF), ensuring your data protection appliance is always running the latest secure software and has advanced diagnostic capabilities.
This subscription is designed for businesses that rely on the Cisco DP VA 5000 for critical data protection and disaster recovery. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain compliance, minimize downtime risk, and ensure the integrity of their data protection infrastructure without the overhead of enterprise-level management.
- Software Updates (SUS): Access to the latest software releases, patches, and security fixes for the DP VA 5000.
- Extended Access for Analytics and Forensics (EAAF): Enhanced capabilities for in-depth data analysis and forensic investigations.
- Three-Year Term: Provides continuous protection and access for a defined, predictable period.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a clear, recurring cost for budgeting and financial planning.
- Platform Assurance: Guarantees the DP VA 5000 operates at peak performance and security.
Ensure your business continuity and data integrity with predictable, essential support and software access for your Cisco DP VA 5000.
What This Enables
Continuous Software Updates and Security Patches
Enable teams to maintain the highest level of security by automatically receiving and applying the latest software updates and critical security patches for the DP VA 5000. This proactive approach minimizes exposure to known vulnerabilities and protects against emerging threats.
on-premises data centers, virtualized environments, business continuity planning, data security posture
Enhanced Data Analytics and Forensics
Streamline investigations and gain deeper insights into data protection events with extended access to analytics and forensics tools. This capability allows IT professionals to quickly identify root causes of issues and perform detailed post-incident analysis.
compliance reporting, incident response, data integrity verification, operational troubleshooting
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
Automate compliance adherence by ensuring your data protection platform runs on vendor-approved, up-to-date software. This subscription helps meet regulatory requirements for data security and auditability by providing a documented history of software maintenance.
data governance, audit trails, risk management, IT policy enforcement
Key Features
Software Updates (SUS)
Ensures the DP VA 5000 runs on the latest, most secure software versions, reducing vulnerability risk.
Extended Access for Analytics and Forensics (EAAF)
Provides advanced tools for in-depth data analysis and rapid incident investigation.
Three-Year Subscription Term
Offers long-term assurance of support and feature access, simplifying IT planning.
Subscription Billing Model
Allows for predictable operational expenses and easier budget management.
Cisco Support Entitlement
Grants access to Cisco's technical expertise for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data protection and compliance with regulations like SOX and GDPR, making continuous software updates and forensic capabilities crucial for security and auditability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
HIPAA and other privacy regulations mandate robust data security and the ability to audit data access and integrity, which is supported by the advanced features of this protection package.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handle sensitive client data and must maintain confidentiality and data integrity, necessitating secure, up-to-date systems and tools for forensic analysis in case of breaches or disputes.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Protecting intellectual property and operational data is critical, requiring reliable data protection solutions that are kept current with security patches to prevent disruptions and cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco DP VA 5000 Silver Protection Package?
It is a three-year subscription that provides essential software updates and enhanced analytics/forensics capabilities for your Cisco Data Protection Virtual Appliance 5000. This ensures your system remains secure, compliant, and operational.
What is included in the Silver Protection Package?
The package includes Software Updates (SUS) for the latest patches and fixes, and Extended Access for Analytics and Forensics (EAAF) for advanced diagnostic and investigative features.
How is this subscription billed?
This is a subscription-based service, typically billed annually, providing predictable costs for your IT budget over the three-year term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.