Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premise License, 500M Aggregation, 1 Year
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premise licensing provides essential network management capabilities for your business network over a one-year term.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures access to core network automation and security features.
- Capacity: Supports aggregation up to 500 million endpoints, suitable for growing mid-market environments.
- On-Premise Deployment: Maintain full control over your network software and data within your own infrastructure.
- Feature Access: Unlocks foundational capabilities for network visibility, policy enforcement, and basic automation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a one-year subscription license for Cisco DNA Essentials, designed for on-premise deployment. It provides essential software features to manage and automate network operations, offering enhanced visibility and control over your infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses utilize this license to gain foundational network intelligence and policy management capabilities. It integrates with existing Cisco network hardware to streamline operations and improve security posture within their own data centers or server rooms.
- Network Visibility: Gain insights into network traffic and device status.
- Policy Management: Define and enforce network access policies consistently.
- Basic Automation: Automate routine network tasks to improve efficiency.
- Security Enhancements: Implement foundational security controls for network access.
- Compliance Support: Maintain an auditable record of network configurations and access.
Cisco DNA Essentials on-premise licensing offers SMB and mid-market teams essential network control and automation without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Efficiency
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and provisioning tasks, reducing manual errors and freeing up IT staff time. Streamline the deployment of new network services and updates across the infrastructure.
on-premise data centers, distributed branch offices, hybrid cloud environments, managed IT infrastructure
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network monitoring by providing a centralized view of network health, device status, and traffic patterns. Automate policy enforcement to ensure consistent security and access controls across all connected devices.
business critical networks, regulated environments, multi-site operations, IT managed services
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Ensure your organization remains compliant with Cisco software licensing requirements by purchasing and managing subscriptions directly. Protect against potential audits and ensure continuous access to essential network features.
software asset management, IT governance, operational continuity, business risk mitigation
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides foundational network automation, visibility, and policy management capabilities for your Cisco infrastructure.
On-Premise Deployment
Allows you to maintain full control over your network software and data within your own environment.
1-Year Subscription Term
Ensures access to essential features and software updates for a defined period, simplifying budgeting.
Aggregation up to 500M
Supports a significant number of network endpoints, suitable for growing mid-market organizations.
Centralized Management Interface
Simplifies network operations by offering a single pane of glass for monitoring and policy enforcement.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials helps address through policy enforcement and visibility features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and network uptime, benefiting from the enhanced control and troubleshooting capabilities offered by this license.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex, distributed networks that can be simplified and secured with the automation and management features of Cisco DNA Essentials.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many users and devices, making the visibility and policy management features crucial for efficient operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, visibility, and policy management. It is designed to simplify network operations for businesses.
What does 'On-Premise' mean for this license?
An on-premise license means the software is installed and managed within your own data center or server room, giving you direct control over your network infrastructure and data.
What is the aggregation limit of 500M?
The 500M aggregation refers to the capacity of the license to manage up to 500 million network endpoints or network devices, indicating its suitability for mid-sized to larger business networks.
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.