Cisco DNA Essentials OnPrem License, Agg 10M, 5Y
Cisco DNA Essentials OnPrem License provides essential network automation and visibility for your on-premises infrastructure over a 5-year term.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of continuous access to essential network management features.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based licensing ensures predictable operational expenses.
- Capacity: Supports aggregation of up to 10 million network endpoints.
- Platform: Designed for on-premises Cisco DNA Center deployments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials OnPrem License unlocks critical network automation and assurance capabilities for your on-premises Cisco DNA Center. It provides a 5-year subscription term, ensuring continuous access to features that simplify network management, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency for businesses with significant network footprints.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market to enterprise organizations utilize this license to gain deeper insights into network health, automate device provisioning, and enforce security policies across their wired and wireless networks. It is integral to maintaining a compliant, secure, and high-performing network environment without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
- Network Automation: Automate device configuration, policy deployment, and software updates.
- Network Assurance: Gain visibility into network health, performance, and client experience.
- Security Enforcement: Apply consistent security policies across the network infrastructure.
- Scalability: Supports aggregation for up to 10 million network endpoints.
- On-Premises Deployment: Integrates directly with your on-premises Cisco DNA Center.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is ideal for mid-market and enterprise teams seeking to streamline network operations and enhance security through automation.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and configuration updates. Streamline the deployment of network-wide policies and software upgrades to reduce manual errors and operational burden.
on-premises network management, large-scale device deployments, IT operations automation, centralized network control
Enhance Network Visibility and Assurance
Streamline the monitoring of network health and client experience across the entire infrastructure. Automate the detection and troubleshooting of network issues to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
performance monitoring, proactive issue resolution, IT infrastructure management, network health dashboards
Strengthen Network Security Posture
Enable consistent application of security policies across all network devices and endpoints. Automate the enforcement of access controls and security segmentation to protect sensitive business data.
security policy management, network segmentation, compliance enforcement, threat mitigation
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center On-Premises Integration
Leverage your existing on-premises infrastructure for enhanced control and data privacy.
Network Automation Capabilities
Reduce manual configuration errors and speed up network deployments and changes.
Network Assurance and Analytics
Gain deep insights into network performance and user experience to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Policy-Based Management
Enforce consistent security and operational policies across your entire network infrastructure.
5-Year Subscription Term
Ensure long-term access to essential features and software updates, providing predictable budgeting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials supports through automated policy enforcement and network visibility, crucial for protecting sensitive financial data and meeting regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure network operations to support critical patient care systems and sensitive health information, benefiting from the assurance and security features of Cisco DNA Essentials.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks that require automation for efficient management and security to protect operational technology (OT) systems, aligning with Cisco DNA Essentials capabilities.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and devices, benefiting from the scalability and automation features of Cisco DNA Essentials to simplify network administration and enhance security across campus networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software license that provides foundational network automation, assurance, and security capabilities for Cisco networks. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What does 'OnPrem License' mean?
An OnPrem License indicates that the software and its management platform, Cisco DNA Center, are installed and operated within your own data center or network infrastructure, rather than in the cloud.
What is the benefit of a 5-year subscription?
A 5-year subscription provides continuous access to the licensed features and software updates for an extended period, offering cost predictability and ensuring your network management tools remain current.
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.