Standalone HA-SKU Wireless Lan Controller configuration

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Hi,

I have ordered a AIR-CT5508-HA-K9. It doesn't pair up with an active WLC and there is no permanent AP license on that HA-SKU.

I wonder whether I can do any configuration or perform software upgrade on the standalone HA-SKU?

Thanks. 

[Scott Fella · Accepted solution]

You can do both, but you can use that HA-sku only for SSO or N+1.  You can't use it as a standalone because you will get an error after 90 days.

-Scott

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Hi Scott,

Thanks for the prompt reply.

If the ha-sku is deployed in N+1 mode, it still needs to be the ha-standby for the HA pair, right?

It cannot be the standalone backup WLC as N+1. Is it the right case?

Thanks. 

[Scott Fella]

That is correct. The HA sku would be the backup for a licensed controller.

-Scott

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[SERGEY KAIDAN]

Please tell me is it right ?

An HA-SKU controller with an evaluation license cannot become a standby controller. However, an HA-SKU controller with zero license can become a standby controller.

This is from here 

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-2/config-guide/b_cg82/b_cg82_chapter_010110000.html

I have HA-SKU wlc 5508 with evaluation licence as  Active and it is unit secondary and I have Standby wlc 5508 with 50-ap-base licence  as Standby and it is unit primary.  Is it normal ?  Web interface does not show me  50-ap-base licence  оn Active (secondary unit) wlc. I can see the licence only if I down Standby wlc. Any idea ?

[George Stefanick]

Also know cisco no longer sells the HA controller SKU.