Cisco SD-WAN DNA Essentials HA License 5-Year Large Site
This Cisco SD-WAN DNA Essentials High Availability license provides advanced network management and security features for large sites over a 5-year term.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of access to essential SD-WAN features and high availability.
- Site Capacity: Designed for large sites, supporting aggregated bandwidth up to 2Gbps.
- Feature Access: Unlocks critical SD-WAN capabilities for enhanced network control and performance.
- Compliance & Security: Maintain regulatory compliance and strengthen your network's security posture.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco SD-WAN DNA Essentials High Availability license subscription provides essential software features and support for your organization's wide area network infrastructure. It is designed for large sites and includes high availability capabilities to ensure continuous operation and optimal performance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to manage and secure their network edge, enabling centralized policy control, application optimization, and improved user experience across distributed locations.
- Enhanced Network Control: Gain granular visibility and control over application traffic.
- High Availability: Ensure business continuity with redundant system operation.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network policy and configuration from a single pane of glass.
- Security Features: Integrate essential security services to protect your network edge.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from a 5-year license term for predictable budgeting and continuous access.
This Cisco SD-WAN Essentials license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network with advanced capabilities and reliable performance.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Visibility and Control
Enable teams to gain deep insights into application performance and user experience across the WAN. Streamline traffic steering and policy enforcement to prioritize critical business applications.
distributed workforce, multi-site operations, cloud-connected applications, centralized IT management
Ensure Business Continuity with High Availability
Automate failover processes to maintain network connectivity during hardware or software issues. Protect against service disruptions that could impact critical business operations.
mission-critical operations, redundant infrastructure deployments, disaster recovery planning, high-uptime requirements
Simplify Network Management and Operations
Streamline the deployment and management of network policies across multiple locations from a central console. Reduce manual configuration errors and operational overhead.
growing organizations, IT resource constraints, standardized network deployments, remote site management
Key Features
Cisco SD-WAN DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks core SD-WAN capabilities for intelligent path control, application visibility, and policy-based routing.
High Availability (HA) Support
Ensures continuous network operation and minimizes downtime through redundant system configurations.
Large Site Designation (Aggregated 2Gbps)
Supports high-bandwidth requirements for enterprise branches or data centers.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software features and updates for an extended period.
Centralized Management
Simplifies network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting from a single interface.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high network availability, robust security, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are supported by Cisco SD-WAN capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable network connectivity to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems and applications.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries benefit from centralized management to deploy consistent policies across numerous locations, optimize point-of-sale traffic, and ensure reliable customer-facing services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers require resilient and secure networks to connect distributed facilities, manage operational technology (OT) traffic, and ensure uptime for production systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco SD-WAN DNA Essentials?
Cisco SD-WAN DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides core capabilities for managing and optimizing your wide area network. It enables features like application visibility, policy control, and secure connectivity.
What does 'High Availability' mean for this license?
High Availability (HA) ensures that your SD-WAN solution can maintain continuous operation even if a component fails. It typically involves redundant hardware or software configurations to prevent service interruptions.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is designed for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that operate multiple sites and require robust, secure, and manageable WAN connectivity. It is suitable for organizations with significant bandwidth needs at their locations.
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.