Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License, 3 Year Term
This 3-year Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem license subscription provides essential network management and security capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Enhanced Support: Access to Cisco TAC for critical issue resolution.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks core network automation and visibility features.
- Subscription Term: 3-year license ensures continuous access and support.
- On-Prem Deployment: Ideal for organizations requiring local control over network software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem license provides a 3-year subscription to essential network automation, visibility, and security features for your Cisco infrastructure. It ensures your network devices are managed efficiently and securely, with access to critical support resources.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license is ideal for businesses that manage their own on-premises Cisco network hardware and require a predictable software licensing model with ongoing support.
- Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning and configuration management.
- Network Visibility: Gain insights into network performance and health.
- Security Features: Enhance network security posture with essential controls.
- Software Updates: Access to software updates and patches for security and performance.
- Technical Support: Entitlement to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support.
This Cisco Essentials license offers a cost-effective way for SMB and mid-market teams to maintain a secure, automated, and visible network environment.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration tasks, reducing manual errors and deployment times. Streamline the provisioning and management of network devices across the infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, campus networks
Enhance Network Visibility and Analytics
Streamline network monitoring by providing centralized visibility into device health, performance, and traffic patterns. Automate the collection of network telemetry for faster troubleshooting and capacity planning.
managed network infrastructure, multi-site operations, IT operations centers
Improve Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain insights into potential threats across the network. Enable teams to quickly identify and respond to security events with essential security features.
security-conscious environments, compliance-driven organizations, business continuity planning
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides core network automation, visibility, and security capabilities for on-premises Cisco infrastructure.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to software features and updates for three years.
On-Premises Deployment
Allows organizations to maintain full control over their network software and data within their own environment.
Cisco TAC Support
Grants access to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Software Updates and Patches
Keeps the network infrastructure secure and performing optimally with the latest software releases.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, making features like policy automation and enhanced visibility critical for regulatory adherence and operational integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on on-premises infrastructure for control systems and operational technology, necessitating reliable network management and security features for uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data security and compliance standards (like HIPAA), benefiting from the enhanced security and visibility provided by Cisco DNA Essentials.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks with diverse user needs, benefiting from automation to streamline operations and visibility to monitor performance across campus environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides core network automation, visibility, and security features for Cisco networks. This specific offering is for on-premises deployment and includes a 3-year subscription term.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for use with compatible Cisco networking hardware. Specific compatibility details can be found in Cisco's product documentation.
What is the benefit of a 3-year subscription?
A 3-year subscription provides cost predictability, ensures continuous access to essential features and updates, and locks in support for an extended period, simplifying IT budget planning.
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.