Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premise License, Aggregation 200M, 1 Year
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premise licensing provides essential network security and management capabilities for your business infrastructure over a one-year term.
- Essential Security: Access to foundational security features to protect your network against common threats.
- Network Visibility: Gain insights into network device health and performance for proactive management.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain software licensing compliance with official Cisco entitlements.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network operations with centralized policy and device management tools.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premise license provides essential network security and management capabilities for your business infrastructure. It unlocks foundational features for visibility, policy enforcement, and threat defense, ensuring your network operates securely and efficiently.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription license integrates with your existing Cisco network hardware. It supports on-premise deployments, offering a cost-effective way to enhance network control and security without enterprise-level complexity.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Enables core security features to defend against unauthorized access and malware.
- Improved Network Operations: Provides tools for better network visibility and troubleshooting.
- Policy-Based Management: Allows for consistent application of network policies across devices.
- Software Compliance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for Cisco network software.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports aggregation up to 200 million devices, suitable for growing networks.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking essential network control and security without the overhead of enterprise solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Security
Enable teams to implement core security policies and threat detection capabilities across their network infrastructure. Streamline the process of defending against common cyber threats and unauthorized access attempts.
on-premise network deployments, multi-device environments, managed IT infrastructure, business continuity planning
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network operations by providing IT professionals with better visibility into device health and performance. Automate the monitoring of network segments to identify and resolve issues proactively.
growing business networks, IT departments with limited staff, proactive network management, infrastructure modernization
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the tracking and management of Cisco software licenses to ensure ongoing compliance with vendor agreements. Protect your organization from potential penalties and disruptions due to licensing issues.
businesses with Cisco hardware, regulated environments, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides essential network security and management features to protect and optimize your business network.
On-Premise Deployment
Allows for direct integration and control within your existing data center or network closet infrastructure.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers a defined period of access to software features and potential updates, with predictable billing.
Aggregation 200M
Supports a large number of devices, suitable for growing or complex network environments.
Cisco Brand Assurance
Ensures you are using legitimate, supported software from a leading network vendor.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure network infrastructure and access controls.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex networks that require reliable security and visibility to prevent operational disruptions and protect intellectual property.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, demanding strong security measures and compliance with data protection standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational network security, visibility, and policy management capabilities for Cisco networks. This on-premise license grants access to these features for a one-year term.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for use with compatible Cisco networking hardware. Specific compatibility details should be verified based on your existing Cisco infrastructure.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license with annual billing, providing continuous access to the included features for the duration of the term.
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.