Prerequisites for 9800-L High Availability

[Laith Ibrahim]

Hello All,

In addition to the DNA license for APs, do I need any other licenses so that one pair of 9800-L (Active/Standby) can work without issues?

Do I need the PERF License in order for the HA to work? 

Thanks,

[balaji.bandi]

AP License and 9800-L  performance License (if you looking to support more AP)

check ordering guide :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/datasheet-c78-742434.html

some FAQ :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/215635-licensing-on-9800-wireless-lan-controlle.html

[Rich R · Accepted solution]

> Do I need the PERF License in order for the HA to work? 

No, the PERF license is purely for increasing the platform throughput (5Gbps > 10 Gbps), max APs from 250 to 500 and max clients from 5000 to 10000.

According to Cisco-DNA-Software-Subscription-Matrix-for-Wireless - Cisco
HA is supported with DNA/Network Essentials or Advantage license level but "In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), AP Device Pack (APDP), AP Service Pack (APSP), Rolling AP upgrades, Hot Patching, SMU." is only available with Network Advantage.