Cisco DNA Essentials 24-Port License - 1 Year Term
This Cisco DNA Essentials license provides essential network management and security features for your 24-port devices over a 1-year term.
- Access to: Core network automation and security capabilities for enhanced visibility and control.
- Coverage for: Essential software features required for modern network operations and management.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential service disruptions due to outdated software.
- Entitlement to: A 1-year subscription term, ensuring predictable costs and continuous feature access.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C1000 DNA Essentials license is a 1-year subscription designed to unlock foundational software features for your Cisco network infrastructure, specifically for 24-port devices. It provides essential capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and security, ensuring your network operates efficiently and remains compliant.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to manage their network devices effectively without the complexity and cost of enterprise-level solutions. It integrates directly with your Cisco hardware, enabling streamlined operations and improved network performance.
- Network Automation: Automate routine tasks like configuration and provisioning to save time and reduce errors.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network access policies consistently across your environment.
- Security Enhancements: Gain visibility into network traffic and apply basic security controls.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management for easier monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Subscription Term: A 1-year license term provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to features.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license offers a cost-effective way for SMB and mid-market organizations to enhance their network capabilities and ensure compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Provisioning
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and deployment tasks, reducing manual effort and potential for human error. Streamline the onboarding of new network devices and services to accelerate business agility.
organizations deploying new network infrastructure, businesses upgrading existing network hardware, teams managing distributed network locations
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline the monitoring of network traffic and device performance to identify potential issues before they impact operations. Automate the enforcement of network access policies to maintain a secure and controlled environment.
businesses requiring improved network performance insights, organizations implementing security best practices, teams managing sensitive data
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software licenses to avoid compliance risks and potential service interruptions. Entitle teams to access essential software features required for ongoing network operation and support.
companies with strict IT governance requirements, businesses seeking predictable operational costs, organizations reliant on stable network performance
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks core network automation, policy, and security features for enhanced operational efficiency and control.
1-Year Term License
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to essential software capabilities for a defined period.
24-Port Device Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the functionality of your 24-port Cisco network switches and devices.
Network Automation Capabilities
Reduces manual configuration effort and speeds up device provisioning, freeing up IT resources.
Policy Enforcement
Ensures consistent application of network access and security policies across the infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials helps provide through policy enforcement and enhanced visibility.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and network uptime, benefiting from the reliability and security features offered by this licensing.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors often manage distributed networks and require efficient device management and secure guest access, areas where DNA Essentials provides value.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network stability and the ability to automate device configurations, ensuring operational continuity and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational network automation, policy, and security features for Cisco network devices. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency for businesses.
What does a 1-year term license mean?
A 1-year term license means you have the right to use the Cisco DNA Essentials software features for a period of one year from the activation date. After the term expires, you will need to renew the license to continue using the features.
Which Cisco devices are compatible with this license?
This specific license is indicated for 24-port devices, typically referring to Cisco Catalyst 1000 series switches. Compatibility should always be verified against the specific Cisco hardware model and software version.
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.