Cisco DNA Essentials WAN Routing and SD-WAN On-Prem License
This Cisco DNA Essentials license provides on-premises WAN routing and SD-WAN capabilities, enabling advanced network control and visibility for your business operations.
- Advanced Routing: Unlock sophisticated routing protocols and policies to optimize traffic flow across your Wide Area Network.
- SD-WAN Capabilities: Implement software-defined networking for enhanced agility, simplified management, and improved application performance.
- On-Premises Deployment: Maintain full control over your network infrastructure with an on-premises licensing model.
- DNA Essentials Features: Access core Cisco Digital Network Architecture features for enhanced network intelligence and security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA Essentials WAN (Routing & SD-WAN) Tier 0 On-Prem license is a subscription-based software entitlement designed for businesses requiring advanced Wide Area Network management. This license unlocks core routing functionalities and the foundational elements of Cisco's Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solution, allowing for optimized traffic steering, enhanced security policies, and improved application visibility directly within your on-premises infrastructure.
This licensing is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who are responsible for maintaining and upgrading their company's network. It integrates with Cisco's networking hardware, providing the necessary software capabilities to build a more intelligent, agile, and secure WAN that supports critical business applications and services.
- Enhanced Network Control: Gain granular control over routing policies and traffic prioritization.
- SD-WAN Foundation: Begin your transition to a software-defined network for greater flexibility.
- On-Premises Management: Keep your network data and control within your own data center.
- Subscription-Based: Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to essential features.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports network environments up to 25 million bytes (25M) of data throughput.
This Cisco DNA Essentials license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to build a more efficient and secure WAN without the complexity of enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced WAN Routing Policies
Enable teams to define and enforce sophisticated routing policies across their Wide Area Network. Streamline traffic management to ensure critical business applications receive prioritized bandwidth and optimal paths.
businesses with distributed offices, organizations with multiple internet circuits, companies requiring granular traffic control
Implement Foundational SD-WAN
Streamline the deployment of software-defined networking principles for greater network agility and simplified management. Automate network configurations and policy enforcement to reduce manual intervention and potential errors.
companies seeking network modernization, businesses with cloud-based application reliance, organizations aiming for centralized network control
Enhance Network Visibility and Performance
Enable IT professionals to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and application performance. Automate the identification of network issues and optimize data flow for improved user experience and productivity.
businesses experiencing application slowdowns, organizations needing to monitor network health, IT teams managing hybrid cloud environments
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Access to core features of Cisco's Digital Network Architecture for enhanced network intelligence and automation.
On-Premises Licensing
Maintain full control and ownership of your network infrastructure and data within your own facilities.
WAN Routing Capabilities
Optimize traffic flow and network performance with advanced routing protocols and policy-based management.
SD-WAN Foundation
Lay the groundwork for a more agile and flexible network by incorporating software-defined principles.
Subscription Model
Benefit from predictable operational expenses and continuous access to essential network software features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure WAN connectivity to ensure uninterrupted trading, transaction processing, and compliance with stringent financial regulations. This license enables optimized routing and SD-WAN for secure, high-performance data transfer.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure, always-on networks to transmit sensitive patient data (PHI) and support critical medical applications, adhering to HIPAA compliance. This license facilitates robust WAN management for reliable access to electronic health records and telehealth services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on stable and efficient network connectivity for real-time data acquisition, control systems, and supply chain management. This license supports optimized WAN performance for IoT devices and operational technology systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses require consistent network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications across multiple locations. This license helps ensure reliable connectivity and application performance for distributed sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software subscription that provides foundational capabilities for Cisco's Digital Network Architecture, including essential routing and SD-WAN features for on-premises deployments.
What does 'Tier 0 On-Prem' mean?
Tier 0 indicates a foundational level of features, and 'On-Prem' signifies that the license is for software deployed and managed within your own data center or network infrastructure, not in the cloud.
What is the capacity limit for this license?
This specific license (E3N-ENTWAN-P-T0-E) supports network environments with a data throughput capacity of up to 25 million bytes (25M).
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.