Cisco DNA Essentials 24-Port License - 7 Year Term
This 7-year Cisco DNA Essentials license for 24 ports unlocks advanced network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Automated Network Provisioning: Streamline device onboarding and configuration to reduce manual errors and speed up deployments.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and user behavior for proactive issue resolution.
- Integrated Security Features: Apply consistent security policies across your network to protect against threats.
- Simplified License Management: Consolidate licensing for multiple devices under a single, predictable subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco C1000 DNA Essentials license provides essential software features for network management and automation, specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 1000 series switches. This 7-year subscription unlocks capabilities that enhance operational efficiency, security posture, and network visibility for businesses.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to simplify network operations, ensure compliance, and improve the overall performance and security of their wired network infrastructure.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like device configuration and policy deployment.
- Advanced Security: Implement granular access controls and threat detection capabilities.
- Network Analytics: Obtain insights into network performance and user activity.
- Centralized Management: Manage network policies and configurations from a single platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date software and security features for regulatory adherence.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license offers a cost-effective, subscription-based solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade network control and security.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy enforcement across their network infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce the time spent on repetitive manual tasks.
wired networks, multi-site deployments, centralized management, IT operations teams
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the application of consistent security policies, access controls, and threat mitigation strategies across all connected devices. Automate security updates to protect against evolving cyber threats.
compliance-driven environments, distributed workforces, secure data access, IT security professionals
Improve Network Visibility and Analytics
Automate the collection and analysis of network performance data to identify bottlenecks and potential issues proactively. Enable teams to gain deeper insights into traffic patterns and user behavior for better troubleshooting.
performance-sensitive operations, IT troubleshooting, capacity planning, network monitoring
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks advanced network automation, security, and visibility features for Cisco Catalyst 1000 switches.
24-Port License
Provides software capabilities for up to 24 switch ports, suitable for small to medium-sized network deployments.
7-Year Term License
Offers long-term access to software features and support, simplifying budgeting and ensuring operational continuity.
Network Automation
Reduces manual configuration effort, speeds up deployments, and minimizes human error in network management.
Integrated Security
Enforces consistent security policies and access controls across the network to protect against unauthorized access and threats.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials supports through enhanced network visibility and policy enforcement to protect sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure networks to manage patient data and critical systems, benefiting from the automation and security features to maintain operational integrity and HIPAA compliance.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses rely on stable networks for point-of-sale systems and customer services, benefiting from simplified management and enhanced security to ensure uninterrupted operations and customer experience.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks and require efficient management tools and strong security to protect student data and research resources, making automation and visibility key benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides essential network automation, security, and analytics capabilities for Cisco Catalyst switches. It helps simplify network operations and enhance security posture.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 1000 series switches with 24 ports. It enables advanced software features on compatible hardware.
What is the benefit of a 7-year term license?
A 7-year term license provides predictable costs, ensures continuous access to software updates and security patches for an extended period, and simplifies long-term IT planning.
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.