Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License - 3 Year Term
This 3-year Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem license provides essential network management and security capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Coverage for Network Devices: Entitlement to manage and secure supported Cisco network devices within your on-premises environment.
- Access to Essential Features: Unlock core functionalities for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility.
- Protection Against Licensing Lapses: Ensures continuous access to critical software features and support for the 3-year term.
- Entitlement to Software Updates: Access to necessary software updates and patches to maintain security and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco DNA Essentials, designed for on-premises deployments. It unlocks foundational capabilities for network management, automation, and security, ensuring your Cisco infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
Business owners and IT professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize this license to gain essential control over their network devices. It integrates into existing on-premises IT environments, providing a cost-effective way to access advanced network features without enterprise-level overhead.
- On-Premises Deployment: Designed for organizations that prefer to manage their network software and data within their own data centers.
- Essential Network Capabilities: Provides core features for network visibility, basic automation, and policy management.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for software access over a defined 3-year term.
- Device Management: Enables centralized management and configuration of supported Cisco network hardware.
- Compliance and Security: Helps maintain compliance by ensuring software is licensed and up-to-date, and supports basic security policies.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking essential network control and compliance for their on-premises infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration tasks and enforce consistent security policies across their on-premises devices. Streamline device provisioning and management to reduce manual errors and operational overhead.
on-premises networks, Cisco hardware, IT automation initiatives, policy enforcement, network operations
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline the process of gaining deep visibility into network traffic and device status within the on-premises environment. Automate the collection of network telemetry to support proactive troubleshooting and performance optimization.
on-premises data centers, managed networks, IT infrastructure monitoring, performance management, security operations
Ensure Software Compliance and Lifecycle Management
Automate the tracking of software licenses and ensure continuous access to essential features and security updates for supported Cisco devices. Protect against operational disruptions caused by expired licenses or unpatched vulnerabilities.
licensed software environments, on-premises IT assets, regulatory compliance, IT lifecycle management, risk mitigation
Key Features
On-Premises Software Deployment
Maintain full control over your network software and data within your own secure environment.
DNA Essentials Feature Set
Access core capabilities for network automation, policy, and visibility to optimize operations.
3-Year Subscription Term
Secure predictable costs and continuous access to essential network features for an extended period.
Cisco Device Compatibility
Manage and enhance the performance of your existing supported Cisco network hardware.
Software Updates and Support
Ensure your network remains secure and performs optimally with access to necessary updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, making essential management and policy enforcement features critical for their on-premises infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable, on-premises networks for operational technology, benefiting from enhanced visibility and control provided by DNA Essentials.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms prioritize data security and operational continuity, necessitating well-managed and compliant on-premises network environments.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage complex on-premises networks and benefit from automation and visibility tools to support diverse user needs and maintain security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility for Cisco networks. This version is designed for on-premises deployments.
What does the 3-year term mean?
The 3-year term signifies that your license and access to the software features are valid for a period of three years from the activation date. This provides cost predictability and continuous service.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is ideal for small to mid-market businesses that operate their own on-premises Cisco network infrastructure and require essential management and automation 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.