Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premise License
Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premise licensing provides advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your on-premises infrastructure over a 3-year term.
- Advanced Features: Unlock intelligent network automation, enhanced security policies, and deep network visibility.
- On-Premise Control: Maintain full control over your network infrastructure and data with an on-premises deployment.
- 3-Year Term: Secure your network capabilities and budget with a predictable 3-year subscription.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports aggregated network traffic up to 2Gbps, ensuring performance for growing demands.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premise licensing is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks advanced features for Cisco networking hardware deployed within your own data center or network closets. This license provides enhanced capabilities for network automation, security, and analytics, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, providing a centralized platform to manage network policies, monitor performance, and enforce security across the entire network environment.
- Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular security policies and threat detection for improved network protection.
- Network Analytics: Gain deep insights into network performance, user behavior, and application usage.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations with a unified management interface.
- Compliance and Assurance: Ensure network compliance and maintain service level agreements with advanced monitoring tools.
This Cisco DNA Advantage license is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to modernize their on-premises network with enterprise-grade automation and security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Intelligent Network Automation
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks such as device provisioning and configuration updates. Streamline network operations and reduce the risk of human error in managing complex network environments.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch offices, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation and enforcement of granular security policies across the entire network. Automate threat detection and response to protect sensitive business data and ensure regulatory compliance.
corporate networks, secure access service edge (SASE) deployments, zero trust architectures, multi-site organizations
Gain Deep Network Visibility and Analytics
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization. Enable IT professionals to proactively troubleshoot issues and improve user experience.
performance-critical networks, IT operations centers (NOC), networks with diverse user bases, managed service environments
Key Features
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Centralize network control and automate policy deployment for greater agility and reduced operational complexity.
Network Assurance Engine
Proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact users, ensuring high availability and performance.
Advanced Security Features
Implement granular access controls, segmentation, and threat intelligence to protect your network from evolving cyber threats.
Device Automation
Automate device onboarding, configuration, and software updates, saving IT staff time and reducing errors.
Analytics and Telemetry
Gain deep insights into network traffic patterns, application performance, and user behavior to optimize operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security, high availability, and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco DNA Advantage helps address through advanced security and network assurance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous operation of critical systems, supported by DNA Advantage's security and automation features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand robust network performance, security for operational technology (OT), and automation to manage complex, distributed sites, all facilitated by Cisco DNA Advantage.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure networks with efficient management capabilities to support academic and administrative functions, which DNA Advantage provides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced features for network automation, security, and analytics. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency for businesses.
What does 'On-Premise' mean for this license?
On-Premise means the software and its management platform are deployed and operated within your own data center or network infrastructure, giving you full control over your environment.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license follows a subscription billing model, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the use of the software over the specified term, in this case, 3 years.
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.