Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem Software Support, 7 Year Term
This 7-year Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem software support subscription ensures your network infrastructure remains compliant and fully operational with access to essential features.
- Extended Coverage: Guarantees access to software updates and technical support for a full 7 years, minimizing disruption.
- Feature Entitlement: Maintains access to Cisco DNA Essentials features, crucial for network automation and visibility.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory and operational requirements by ensuring your software is supported and up-to-date.
- Operational Stability: Provides a predictable support model, reducing the risk of unexpected downtime due to software issues.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Solution Support for Software subscription provides 7 years of essential on-premises software support for Cisco DNA Essentials. It ensures continuous access to software updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance, maintaining the operational integrity of your network infrastructure.
Designed for businesses with on-premises network deployments, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to ensure their Cisco DNA Essentials software is compliant, secure, and performing optimally. It integrates directly into your existing network stack, providing a critical layer of ongoing operational assurance.
- 7-Year Support Term: Offers long-term predictability and cost management for your software support needs.
- On-Premises Focus: Tailored for software deployed and managed within your own data center or network environment.
- DNA Essentials Features: Unlocks and maintains access to core network automation, visibility, and security capabilities.
- Software Updates & Patches: Ensures your system benefits from the latest security patches and functional enhancements.
- Technical Assistance: Provides access to Cisco's expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
This 7-year support subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, long-term operational assurance for their Cisco DNA Essentials on-premises software.
What This Enables
Maintain Network Software Compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory and internal compliance standards by ensuring their Cisco DNA Essentials software is always up-to-date and supported. This proactive approach prevents security vulnerabilities and operational disruptions.
on-premises deployments, managed IT environments, business continuity planning, regulatory adherence
Ensure Continuous Feature Access
Streamline network operations by guaranteeing uninterrupted access to Cisco DNA Essentials features. This ensures that automation, visibility, and management tools remain available for optimal network performance.
network infrastructure management, IT operations optimization, business process automation, technology lifecycle management
Minimize Downtime Risk
Automate the process of receiving critical software updates and patches, significantly reducing the risk of unexpected downtime. Access to timely technical support further ensures rapid resolution of any potential issues.
high-availability requirements, IT risk mitigation, operational efficiency, proactive system maintenance
Key Features
7-Year Support Term
Provides long-term operational assurance and predictable costs for your Cisco DNA Essentials software.
On-Premises Software Support
Ensures your locally installed Cisco DNA Essentials software receives necessary updates and technical assistance.
Access to Software Updates
Keeps your network software current with the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes.
Technical Assistance
Offers expert support to help resolve issues quickly and maintain network performance.
DNA Essentials Feature Entitlement
Guarantees continued access to the core network automation and visibility capabilities of DNA Essentials.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance, making ongoing support for network software critical to prevent breaches and meet regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintaining secure and reliable network operations is paramount for patient data protection and operational continuity, necessitating continuous software support.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) systems, where downtime can be extremely costly and disruptive.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks that require consistent performance and security, benefiting from long-term, predictable support for their IT infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for intent-based networking, including network automation, visibility, and policy enforcement for small to medium-sized networks.
What does 'On-Prem' mean for this license?
On-Prem means the software is installed and managed within your own data center or network infrastructure, rather than being hosted in the cloud.
What is Solution Support for Software?
Solution Support for Software provides technical support and software updates for specific Cisco software titles, ensuring your applications remain functional and secure.
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.