Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises License
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises provides essential network management and visibility for businesses up to 50Mbps, ensuring efficient and secure operations.
- Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic and device behavior.
- Policy Enforcement: Simplify and automate network access control and security policies.
- Device Management: Centralize the management of your Cisco network infrastructure.
- Compliance Support: Maintain regulatory compliance through consistent network configurations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises license provides foundational software capabilities for managing and securing your network infrastructure. It unlocks essential features for network visibility, policy automation, and device management, designed for on-premises deployments with a capacity of up to 50Mbps.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this license to gain control over their network environment. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, enabling a more streamlined and secure network operation without the need for extensive cloud dependencies.
- On-Premises Deployment: Install and manage software directly within your own data center.
- Essential Network Features: Access core functionalities for network segmentation and access control.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports network traffic up to 50Mbps, suitable for many SMB environments.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network configuration and monitoring tasks.
- Software Subscription: Benefit from continuous updates and support through a subscription model.
This subscription license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking essential network control and visibility within their own infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Network Segmentation and Access Control
Enable teams to define and enforce granular access policies across the network. Streamline the process of segmenting user groups and devices to enhance security posture.
on-premises network infrastructure, Cisco switching and routing, business continuity planning, IT security management
Centralize Device Management and Monitoring
Streamline the management of Cisco network devices from a single, on-premises platform. Automate routine monitoring tasks to quickly identify and resolve potential issues.
distributed network environments, IT asset management, network operations center (NOC), infrastructure lifecycle management
Enhance Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Enable IT professionals to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and device performance. Improve troubleshooting efficiency by quickly pinpointing the root cause of network problems.
network performance monitoring, IT troubleshooting workflows, on-premises data center operations, business process optimization
Key Features
On-Premises Software Deployment
Maintain full control over your network software and data within your own data center.
Network Segmentation
Isolate critical systems and sensitive data by creating distinct network zones.
Policy Automation
Reduce manual effort and errors by automating the deployment of network access policies.
Device Visibility
Gain a clear understanding of all connected devices and their network activity.
Subscription Licensing
Benefit from ongoing software updates, support, and predictable operational expenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, which Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises supports through policy enforcement and visibility for sensitive data protection.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure network segmentation and access control provided by this solution.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, benefiting from the enhanced security and controlled access features for their internal networks.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have on-premises IT infrastructure and require reliable network management for operational technology (OT) security and efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises?
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises is a software license that provides core network management, visibility, and policy automation features for your Cisco network infrastructure, deployed within your own facilities.
What is the capacity limit for this license?
This specific license tier supports network traffic up to 50Mbps, making it suitable for smaller to medium-sized business network segments.
Does this license require a cloud connection?
No, this is an on-premises license, meaning the software and its management functions operate entirely within your own network environment without mandatory cloud connectivity for core operation.
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.