Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License Up to 10Mbps
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem license provides essential network management capabilities for businesses operating up to 10Mbps bandwidth.
- License Term: Subscription-based licensing ensures continuous access to features and updates.
- Billing Model: Predictable subscription billing aligns with operational expenses.
- Platform: Designed for on-premises Cisco network infrastructure.
- Value: Enables core network automation and policy enforcement for enhanced security and control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem license is a subscription-based software entitlement designed to unlock foundational network automation, security, and assurance features for your Cisco network infrastructure. It provides essential capabilities for managing your network devices and policies within your own data center or on-premises environment, supporting up to 10Mbps of network traffic.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to gain greater visibility and control over their network. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, allowing for streamlined device onboarding, policy deployment, and basic troubleshooting, thereby reducing manual configuration tasks and improving overall network stability.
- Network Automation: Automate routine tasks like device provisioning and configuration changes.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network access policies consistently across your infrastructure.
- Security Enhancements: Implement baseline security measures to protect your network from threats.
- Visibility and Assurance: Gain insights into network health and performance to proactively identify issues.
- On-Premises Control: Maintain full control over your network software and data within your own environment.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking essential network management capabilities without the complexity of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate device provisioning and enforce consistent network access policies across their infrastructure. Streamline network operations and reduce manual configuration errors for improved efficiency.
on-premises network deployments, Cisco infrastructure, managed IT services, business continuity planning
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of baseline security configurations and access controls to protect sensitive business data. Protect against unauthorized access and ensure compliance with internal security standards.
business network security, data protection, regulatory compliance, IT risk management
Improve Network Visibility and Control
Gain essential insights into network health and performance to proactively identify and resolve potential issues. Streamline troubleshooting and maintain optimal network uptime for critical business operations.
network monitoring, IT operations management, performance optimization, business process support
Key Features
Subscription-based licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest features and security updates for your network management software.
On-premises deployment
Provides full control over your network software and data within your own secure environment.
Up to 10Mbps capacity
Supports essential network management functions for smaller to medium-sized network segments or specific use cases.
Cisco DNA Essentials features
Unlocks foundational automation, policy, and assurance capabilities for Cisco networks.
Simplified management
Reduces the complexity of network operations through automation and centralized policy control.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and policy compliance to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory requirements, which Cisco DNA Essentials helps to enforce.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure network operations to manage patient data and critical systems, benefiting from the visibility and control offered by this license.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and depend on secure, stable networks for daily operations and client communication.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments require consistent network performance and security to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring smooth production processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and assurance. This on-premises license enables these features for your Cisco network infrastructure.
What does 'On-Prem' mean for this license?
On-premises means the software and its management are hosted and controlled within your own data center or network environment, rather than in the cloud.
What is the billing model?
This license is sold as a subscription, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features over a defined term.
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.