Cisco DNA Essentials OnPrem Licensing with Enhanced Support
This 7-year Cisco DNA Essentials OnPrem license provides essential network automation and assurance capabilities, backed by enhanced T3 support.
- Coverage for Software: Entitlement to Cisco DNA Essentials software features for network management and automation.
- Enhanced Support: Access to T3 technical support for rapid issue resolution and expert guidance.
- License Term: Secure 7-year subscription ensuring long-term access and predictable budgeting.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance and avoid operational disruptions due to outdated software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 7-year subscription license for Cisco DNA Essentials software, designed for on-premises deployments. It unlocks core capabilities for network automation, visibility, and assurance, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and securely.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with Cisco networking hardware to provide essential management features. It supports businesses looking to modernize their network operations without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
- Network Automation: Streamline device configuration, policy deployment, and software updates across your network.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into network performance, user activity, and application behavior.
- Security Features: Implement foundational security policies and threat detection within your network.
- Compliance Management: Ensure your network software is licensed and up-to-date, meeting regulatory requirements.
- Predictable Costs: Subscription model offers clear budgeting for essential network software over a 7-year term.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to simplify network management and enhance operational efficiency.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and policy enforcement. Streamline software updates and configuration management across the entire network infrastructure.
on-premises networks, Cisco IOS XE devices, wired and wireless infrastructure, centralized network management
Enhance Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline the process of gaining deep insights into network performance, user experience, and application health. Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry data for proactive issue identification.
complex network environments, multi-site deployments, performance monitoring needs, security posture assessment
Ensure Network Compliance and Software Currency
Automate the tracking of software versions and license entitlements to maintain compliance with vendor requirements. Enable teams to proactively manage software lifecycles and avoid end-of-support risks.
regulated industries, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies, long-term IT planning
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks essential network automation, visibility, and assurance features for on-premises deployments.
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software and predictable budgeting for essential network capabilities.
Enhanced T3 Support
Ensures rapid resolution of complex technical issues with expert assistance from Cisco.
On-Premises Deployment
Allows for direct control and management of network software within your own data center or facilities.
Network Automation Capabilities
Reduces manual effort in configuring and managing network devices, improving operational efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high network availability and robust security to meet strict regulatory compliance and protect sensitive financial data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Reliable network performance is critical for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring production uptime and efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintaining secure and compliant network operations is essential for protecting patient data (HIPAA) and ensuring the availability of critical medical systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to manage large, dynamic user bases and ensure consistent network access for learning and research activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, visibility, and assurance for on-premises deployments. It helps simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What does 'OnPrem Lic' mean?
'OnPrem Lic' signifies that this is a software license intended for installation and operation within your own IT infrastructure, rather than a cloud-hosted service.
What is T3 support?
T3 support refers to the third level of technical support, typically involving senior engineers who handle the most complex and critical issues. It ensures expert assistance for advanced network problems.
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.