Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License Up to 1Gbps
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License provides essential network visibility and control for your business infrastructure, supporting up to 1Gbps throughput.
- Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic and device behavior to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Policy Enforcement: Simplify and automate the application of network policies across your infrastructure for consistent security and performance.
- Device Management: Centralize the management of your Cisco network devices, reducing administrative overhead and potential errors.
- Compliance Support: Maintain network compliance with industry standards and internal security policies through enhanced control and reporting.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem license provides foundational software capabilities for managing and securing your network infrastructure. It unlocks essential features for network visibility, policy automation, and device management, specifically designed for on-premises deployments and supporting network speeds up to 1Gbps.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this license to gain better control over their network environment. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, offering a centralized platform to streamline operations, enhance security posture, and ensure network reliability without the complexity of enterprise-scale solutions.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Understand network traffic patterns and device status in real-time.
- Automated Policy Deployment: Streamline the enforcement of security and access policies across your network.
- Centralized Device Management: Simplify the configuration and monitoring of your Cisco network devices.
- On-Premises Control: Maintain full control over your network software and data within your own data center.
- Scalable Performance: Supports network speeds up to 1Gbps, suitable for many business environments.
This license is ideal for businesses seeking to modernize their network management with essential Cisco capabilities without the overhead of advanced feature sets.
What This Enables
Enable Network Visibility and Control
Enable teams to gain deep insights into network traffic and device status. Streamline the deployment and enforcement of network-wide security and access policies.
on-premises network deployments, managed IT infrastructure, business continuity planning, network security hardening
Automate Device Management
Streamline the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco network devices. Automate routine tasks to reduce administrative burden and minimize human error.
growing businesses, IT departments with limited staff, multi-site organizations, network infrastructure upgrades
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the consistent application of security policies across the network to reduce vulnerabilities. Enable teams to proactively identify and respond to potential security threats.
compliance-driven organizations, businesses handling sensitive data, environments requiring strict access controls, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
On-Premises Deployment
Maintain full control over your network software and data within your own data center.
Up to 1Gbps Throughput Support
Suitable for a wide range of business network needs, ensuring adequate performance for essential operations.
Network Visibility Tools
Gain clear insights into network activity, helping to identify performance bottlenecks and security issues.
Policy Automation
Simplify the consistent application of network access and security policies, reducing manual effort and errors.
Centralized Management
Manage multiple network devices from a single platform, improving operational efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to strict regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure, reliable networks to protect patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA regulations and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong network security, access controls, and data protection measures.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments require stable and secure networks to manage operational technology (OT) and IT systems, ensuring production uptime and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem?
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem is a software subscription license that provides core network management and security features for on-premises deployments. It enables essential visibility, policy automation, and device management capabilities for networks up to 1Gbps.
What is the difference between On-Prem and Cloud DNA Center?
On-Prem DNA Center is installed and managed within your own data center, offering maximum control over your environment. Cloud DNA Center is a SaaS offering managed by Cisco, providing a cloud-based solution for network management.
What hardware is compatible with this license?
This license is designed to work with compatible Cisco Catalyst switches and access points. Specific hardware compatibility details should be verified against Cisco's official documentation for the DNA Essentials software.
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.