Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License 7 Year
This 7-year Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License provides essential network management and security capabilities for up to 250 devices, ensuring your business network operates efficiently and securely.
- License Term: 7-year subscription providing long-term access to essential network features.
- Capacity: Supports up to 250 devices aggregated, with a 500 device maximum, ideal for growing SMB and mid-market networks.
- On-Premises Deployment: Offers control and security by keeping network management software within your own data center.
- Feature Access: Unlocks foundational Cisco Digital Network Architecture capabilities for improved network visibility and control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License is a 7-year subscription that unlocks foundational capabilities of Cisco's Digital Network Architecture for on-premises deployment. It provides essential network management, automation, and security features designed to simplify operations and enhance visibility for your business network infrastructure.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage their Cisco network infrastructure efficiently. It integrates with Cisco hardware, enabling centralized policy enforcement, basic automation, and improved network insights within your existing data center or server room environment.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive network tasks to reduce manual effort and potential errors.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network access policies consistently across your infrastructure.
- Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and device behavior for better troubleshooting.
- Security Enhancements: Implement foundational security features to protect your network from unauthorized access.
- Compliance Management: Maintain compliance with licensing requirements and network security standards.
This 7-year on-premises license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking essential network control and automation without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Simplified Management
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and provisioning tasks, reducing manual effort and the risk of human error. Streamline network operations by centralizing policy management and device updates from a single interface.
on-premises network infrastructure, centralized IT management, multi-device environments, routine operational tasks
Enhance Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Streamline the process of monitoring network performance and identifying potential issues before they impact users. Automate the collection of network health data to accelerate troubleshooting and reduce downtime.
existing network deployments, proactive IT support, performance monitoring, issue resolution
Strengthen Network Security and Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies across all connected devices, ensuring a consistent security posture. Enable teams to maintain compliance with internal security standards and external regulations through centralized control.
security-conscious environments, regulatory adherence, policy-driven networks, risk mitigation
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides foundational network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility features for efficient network management.
On-Premises Deployment
Allows for greater control over network management software and data within your own data center.
7-Year Subscription Term
Ensures long-term access to essential features and software updates, providing predictable costs and continuous support.
Up to 250 Device Capacity (Aggregated)
Scales to manage a significant number of network devices, suitable for growing SMB and mid-market organizations.
Centralized Management Interface
Simplifies network administration by offering a single point of control for policies, configurations, and monitoring.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure continuous access to critical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and visibility to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks and ensure uptime for production lines.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, necessitating strong network security, policy enforcement, and reliable access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem?
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem is a software license that provides core features of Cisco's Digital Network Architecture for managing your network from your own data center. It focuses on automation, policy, and visibility.
What is the difference between on-prem and cloud licensing?
On-premises licensing means the software and its management reside within your own IT infrastructure, offering more direct control. Cloud licensing typically involves a subscription managed by the vendor in their data centers.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is part of Cisco's Digital Network Architecture and is designed to work with compatible Cisco Catalyst switches and wireless controllers. Specific compatibility should be verified based on your existing hardware models.
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.