WhatsUp Gold Failover Manager - 1500-Device Upgrade, PC Install

Elevate your network resilience with the WhatsUp Gold Failover Manager 1500-Device Upgrade, a powerful PC-based solution designed to safeguard uptime across complex, multi-site environments. This upgrade license expands your monitoring and failover capabilities, enabling you to manage up to 1,500 devices from a single, centralized interface. Built to complement Progress WhatsUp Gold’s proven monitoring engine, the Failover Manager delivers intelligent failover orchestration, rapid recovery, and streamlined administration for mission-critical networks. Whether you are overseeing a distributed campus, a multi-site enterprise, or a growing data center, this upgrade makes it easier to scale your high-availability strategy without disrupting your existing workflows. With a focus on quick deployment, minimal downtime, and clear visibility into service health, the 1500-device upgrade helps IT teams reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and maintain service levels even as network complexity increases.

• Scalable control for up to 1,500 devices from a single console, enabling centralized oversight of critical infrastructure.
• Fast, automated failover and recovery processes designed to minimize downtime and maintain continuity of services.
• Seamless integration with your existing WhatsUp Gold deployment, allowing a smooth upgrade path without a complete migration.
• PC-based installation for quick deployment, predictable setup times, and local management without additional hardware requirements.
• Dedicated upgrade licensing that unlocks higher device capacity while preserving your familiar monitoring workflows and dashboards.

Technical Details of WhatsUp Gold Failover Manager

• License Type: Upgrade license for 1500 devices
• Device Coverage: Up to 1500 devices
• Installation Platform: PC Install
• SKU: Not provided
• UPC: Not provided
• Notes: Designed to be used with the WhatsUp Gold Failover Manager ecosystem for enhanced high-availability capabilities

How to install WhatsUp Gold Failover Manager

• Prepare your environment by ensuring you have the 1500-device upgrade license key and a supported PC ready for installation.
• Download the WhatsUp Gold Failover Manager installer and run it on your PC in accordance with your organization’s software deployment policy.
• During installation, enter or activate the license key to upgrade your existing WhatsUp Gold installation to support up to 1,500 devices.
• Connect the Failover Manager to your current WhatsUp Gold configuration, or configure it as a standalone failover controller to begin central monitoring and orchestration.
• Add devices you want to monitor and define failover policies, thresholds, and recovery actions to align with your service levels.
• Verify connectivity, test failover scenarios in a controlled environment, and refine alerting to ensure timely notifications and automated recovery when incidents occur.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does the WhatsUp Gold Failover Manager 1500-Device Upgrade include?
  A: It provides an upgrade license that expands device monitoring and failover capability for up to 1,500 devices, enabling centralized control and automated failover within a PC-based installation. The upgrade is designed to integrate with an existing WhatsUp Gold deployment, offering an enhanced high-availability solution without requiring a full migration.
• Q: On what platform can I install this upgrade?
  A: The upgrade is described as a PC Install, meaning it is intended to be deployed on a compatible Windows-based PC to manage and orchestrate failover for your monitored devices.
• Q: How many devices can I monitor with this upgrade?
  A: Up to 1,500 devices can be managed under the 1500-Device Upgrade license, providing scalable coverage for mid-sized to large networks while preserving the familiar WhatsUp Gold interface and workflows.
• Q: Do I need to replace my current license to use the Failover Manager upgrade?
  A: This is an upgrade license designed to extend the capacity of your existing WhatsUp Gold installation. You would apply the upgrade to unlock the 1,500-device capacity without replacing your existing software, enabling a seamless expansion path.
• Q: Are there prerequisites or installation notes I should know about?
  A: While specific prerequisites are not included here, upgrades of this type typically require an existing WhatsUp Gold deployment, a valid upgrade license key, and a PC meeting the installation requirements. It is advisable to consult your product documentation or vendor support for the exact prerequisites before deployment.