Cisco Cloud DNA Essentials
Cisco Cloud DNA Essentials provides essential network visibility and analytics for businesses up to 50Mbps, simplifying network operations and enhancing performance.
- Network Visibility: Access real-time insights into network health and performance.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network operations with automated tools and centralized control.
- Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve network bottlenecks to ensure optimal user experience.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Gain better understanding of network traffic to improve security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Cloud DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network visibility, analytics, and assurance capabilities for small to mid-sized networks. It helps IT teams understand their network's health, performance, and security posture, enabling proactive management and faster issue resolution.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco network devices to offer a centralized view and control point, fitting into environments that require efficient network operations without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network traffic patterns and device performance.
- Proactive Monitoring: Receive alerts for potential issues before they impact users.
- Simplified Deployment: Easy integration with existing Cisco network infrastructure.
- License Management: Subscription-based licensing for predictable costs.
- Foundation for Growth: Provides essential capabilities to manage and scale your network.
Cisco Cloud DNA Essentials offers SMB and mid-market teams the essential tools to manage their networks effectively, ensuring reliability and performance.
What This Enables
Enable Network Performance Monitoring
Enable teams to gain real-time insights into network traffic and device health. Streamline the identification and resolution of performance bottlenecks to ensure application availability.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, managed network services, distributed office locations
Simplify Network Operations
Streamline day-to-day network management tasks with automated reporting and centralized visibility. Automate the collection of network data to reduce manual configuration and troubleshooting time.
growing businesses, multi-site organizations, IT departments with limited staff, technology-forward companies
Enhance Network Security Awareness
Enable teams to better understand network activity and identify potential security risks. Improve the overall security posture by having clear visibility into device status and traffic flows.
compliance-focused organizations, businesses with sensitive data, networks requiring regular audits, secure remote access deployments
Key Features
Network Health Dashboard
Provides a consolidated view of network status, enabling quick identification of issues.
Device Performance Analytics
Offers insights into device utilization and potential performance degradations, allowing for proactive tuning.
Basic Network Topology View
Helps visualize network connections and dependencies, aiding in troubleshooting and planning.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable operational expenses and easy scalability as your network needs evolve.
Up to 50Mbps Bandwidth Support
Tailored for smaller network segments or branch offices, providing cost-effective visibility for specific bandwidth tiers.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures network reliability and performance critical for transaction processing and sensitive data handling, supporting compliance requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintains network uptime and security for patient data and critical medical systems, adhering to strict regulatory standards like HIPAA.
Retail & Hospitality
Supports consistent network performance for point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management across multiple locations.
Legal & Professional Services
Guarantees secure and reliable network access for client data, case management systems, and remote work capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Cloud DNA Essentials?
Cisco Cloud DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network visibility, analytics, and assurance capabilities. It helps businesses monitor and manage their network health and performance.
What is the bandwidth limit for this license?
This specific license, CDMSLAC-RC-E-50M, is designed for network segments or services operating up to 50Mbps.
Who is the target audience for Cisco Cloud DNA Essentials?
It is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage their own network infrastructure efficiently.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.