Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License 1 Year
The Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License provides essential network management capabilities for your business for a 1-year term, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to essential network features.
- Billing Model: Predictable subscription billing simplifies IT budget management.
- Capacity: Supports up to 1 Gigabyte aggregated or 2 Gigabytes per device.
- Value: Enables critical network visibility and control without upfront capital expenditure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License is a 1-year subscription that unlocks foundational software features for Cisco networking hardware. It provides essential capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and security visibility, ensuring your network operates efficiently and remains compliant.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with your existing Cisco infrastructure. It is ideal for businesses that require on-premises software management for their network devices, offering a cost-effective way to access advanced network intelligence.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive network tasks to reduce manual effort and potential errors.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network access policies consistently across your environment.
- Security Visibility: Gain insights into network traffic and potential security threats.
- Compliance: Maintain adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management for improved operational efficiency.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance network control and visibility with predictable subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and provisioning tasks, reducing manual errors and freeing up IT resources. Streamline the deployment of new network services and policy updates across the entire infrastructure.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-device environments, centralized IT management, IT operations teams
Enhance Network Security and Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies and access controls to protect sensitive business data. Ensure continuous compliance with industry regulations and internal governance standards through consistent policy application.
regulated business environments, data-sensitive operations, internal audit requirements, secure network access
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Gain deeper insights into network performance and user activity to quickly identify and resolve issues. Reduce downtime by proactively monitoring network health and identifying potential problems before they impact operations.
performance-sensitive applications, business continuity planning, proactive IT support, network monitoring
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks foundational network automation, policy, and security features for Cisco hardware.
On-Premises Deployment
Provides greater control and data residency for businesses preferring local software management.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to essential network capabilities for a defined period.
Up to 1G (Aggregated) / 2G (Per Device) Capacity
Scales to support essential network management needs for small to mid-sized deployments.
Automated Policy Enforcement
Ensures consistent security and access policies across the network, reducing manual configuration errors.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials supports through automated policy enforcement and enhanced network visibility.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure networks to protect patient data, making the compliance and visibility features of DNA Essentials critical.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handling sensitive client information benefit from the enhanced security and controlled access provided by this licensing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require robust on-premises network management solutions to ensure operational continuity and security for critical systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy, and security. This on-premises license enables these features for your Cisco network infrastructure.
What does the 'On-Prem' designation mean?
On-premises means the software is installed and managed within your own data center or network environment, rather than being hosted in the cloud. This provides you with direct control over the software and your data.
What is the license term and billing model?
This is a 1-year subscription license. Billing is on a subscription basis, meaning you pay annually for the use of the software and its features.
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.