Cisco Enterprise SD-WAN HA Tier 0 On-Prem DNA Advantage
Cisco Enterprise SD-WAN HA Tier 0 On-Prem DNA Advantage provides essential software licensing for high availability and advanced network management, ensuring continuous operation for your critical business applications.
- High Availability: Ensures uninterrupted network services and application access, minimizing downtime risks.
- Advanced Management: Unlocks sophisticated control and visibility over your SD-WAN fabric for optimized performance.
- On-Premises Deployment: Provides flexibility and control for organizations managing their network infrastructure locally.
- DNA Advantage: Grants access to essential software features and ongoing updates for sustained network modernization.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco DNA Advantage subscription license for Enterprise SD-WAN, specifically for High Availability (HA) Tier 0 deployments on-premises. It unlocks critical software features and entitlements designed to ensure your Wide Area Network remains operational and performant, even during hardware or software events.
Businesses with on-premises network infrastructure, including IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, utilize this license to maintain robust connectivity. It integrates with Cisco's SD-WAN solutions, providing the necessary software foundation for resilient and manageable Wide Area Networks.
- Enhanced Network Resilience: Guarantees business continuity through high availability configurations.
- Centralized Control: Simplifies network management and policy enforcement across distributed locations.
- Performance Optimization: Delivers intelligent traffic steering for improved application experience.
- Security Integration: Provides foundational security capabilities within the SD-WAN fabric.
- Software Entitlements: Access to Cisco's latest features and ongoing software updates.
This Cisco SD-WAN license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to build a highly available and manageable on-premises network without the overhead of enterprise-grade complexity.
What This Enables
Enable High Availability for Critical Network Services
Enable teams to maintain continuous network connectivity and application access even during hardware or software failures. Streamline failover processes to minimize disruption to business operations and end-user productivity.
on-premises network infrastructure, business continuity planning, critical application support, IT infrastructure management
Optimize Network Performance and Reliability
Streamline network traffic management and policy enforcement across distributed locations. Automate the delivery of optimized application experiences by ensuring reliable and performant WAN connectivity.
multi-site network deployments, application performance monitoring, network policy management, IT operations
Ensure Software Compliance and Feature Access
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software licenses for essential SD-WAN capabilities. Enable teams to access the latest features and security updates, ensuring ongoing compliance and operational efficiency.
software licensing management, IT asset management, cybersecurity posture, network modernization
Key Features
High Availability (HA) Configuration
Ensures uninterrupted network services and application access by providing automatic failover capabilities.
On-Premises Deployment Model
Offers organizations greater control over their network infrastructure and data, aligning with specific security or operational requirements.
Cisco DNA Advantage Tier
Grants access to a suite of advanced software features, ongoing updates, and essential support for network modernization and management.
Enterprise SD-WAN Capabilities
Enables intelligent path selection, application-aware routing, and centralized policy management for optimized WAN performance.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to software features and support without large upfront capital outlays.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network connectivity to ensure uninterrupted trading, transaction processing, and customer service, making HA SD-WAN essential for compliance and operational continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on constant network uptime for patient care systems, electronic health records, and critical communications, necessitating robust HA solutions to avoid disruptions that could impact patient safety.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and performant network connections for real-time control systems, supply chain management, and production monitoring, where downtime can lead to significant financial losses and safety risks.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups need reliable network connectivity for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer Wi-Fi, and online ordering, where service interruptions can directly impact revenue and customer experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a subscription licensing tier that provides access to advanced software features, ongoing updates, and essential support for Cisco's networking solutions, including SD-WAN. It is designed to help organizations modernize their networks and improve operational efficiency.
What does 'HA Tier 0 On-Prem' mean?
HA Tier 0 refers to a specific level of High Availability configuration for Cisco SD-WAN, typically indicating a foundational level of redundancy for critical network functions. 'On-Prem' signifies that the solution is deployed and managed within the customer's own data center or network environment, rather than in the cloud.
Who is the typical buyer for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, specifically IT Managers or IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies, that operate their own on-premises network infrastructure and require a resilient and well-managed Wide Area Network.
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.