Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premise License, Aggregation 20M, 1 Year
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premise licensing provides essential network management capabilities for your business, covering up to 20 million aggregated endpoints for a 1-year term.
- Essential Network Management: Gain foundational visibility and control over your network infrastructure.
- Scalable Endpoint Coverage: Supports up to 20 million aggregated endpoints, ideal for growing organizations.
- On-Premise Deployment: Maintain full control of your network software and data within your own environment.
- 1-Year Subscription Term: Provides predictable costs and access to essential features for a defined period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premise License is a software subscription that unlocks fundamental network management and security features for your Cisco infrastructure. This license provides essential visibility, policy enforcement, and automation capabilities, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely within your own data center.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage and secure their on-premise network environments. It integrates with Cisco's network hardware to provide a unified platform for network operations, helping to reduce complexity and improve operational efficiency.
- Network Visibility: Obtain a clear view of your network devices and traffic patterns.
- Basic Policy Enforcement: Implement foundational security policies to protect your network resources.
- Device Automation: Automate routine network tasks to save time and reduce manual errors.
- Compliance Support: Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations through controlled network access.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network management functions for easier administration.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective way to enhance their on-premise network control and security.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Visibility
Enable teams to gain a clear understanding of network topology, device status, and traffic flow. Streamline troubleshooting by quickly identifying and diagnosing network issues before they impact operations.
on-premise network, Cisco infrastructure, IT management, operational efficiency, security monitoring
Automate Routine Network Tasks
Automate repetitive network configuration and management tasks, freeing up IT staff for more strategic initiatives. Streamline device onboarding and policy updates across the network infrastructure.
network operations, IT resource optimization, Cisco IOS XE, device management, proactive maintenance
Enforce Basic Network Security Policies
Enable teams to implement and enforce essential security policies to protect sensitive business data. Support compliance requirements by controlling access and monitoring network behavior.
network security, access control, compliance adherence, data protection, threat mitigation
Key Features
Network Visibility
Gain a clear understanding of your network's health and performance to proactively address issues.
Basic Policy Enforcement
Implement essential security rules to protect your network and data from unauthorized access.
Device Automation
Reduce manual effort and potential errors by automating routine network tasks.
On-Premise Deployment
Maintain full control over your network software and data within your own secure environment.
1-Year Subscription
Provides predictable costs and access to essential features for a defined operational period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure network reliability and data privacy (HIPAA compliance) for critical patient care systems and sensitive medical records.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable, secure, and visible networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, requiring consistent performance and minimal downtime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong network security and controlled access to maintain client trust and confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational network management, visibility, and automation capabilities for Cisco networks. This on-premise license enables these features within your own data center.
What does 'Aggregated 20M' mean?
This refers to the licensing metric, indicating support for up to 20 million aggregated endpoints. This is a high-capacity metric suitable for large or rapidly growing network environments.
Is this a perpetual license?
No, this is a subscription-based license with a 1-year term. It provides access to the software features for the duration of the subscription.
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.