Cisco DNA Network Advantage On-Prem License
Cisco DNA Network Advantage On-Prem licensing provides essential network management capabilities for businesses seeking advanced control and visibility over their Cisco infrastructure.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco DNA features.
- Billing Model: Recurring subscription payments for continuous service.
- Capacity: Supports networks with a maximum throughput of 200Mbps.
- Value: Ensures compliance and unlocks advanced network functionalities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Network Advantage On-Prem license is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks advanced network management and automation features for your Cisco network infrastructure. It provides the necessary licensing to operate Cisco's Digital Network Architecture software on your premises, ensuring full control and data residency.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is crucial for businesses that have invested in Cisco hardware and require sophisticated tools to manage, secure, and optimize their network performance. It integrates directly into your existing on-premises network environment.
- On-Premises Deployment: Run Cisco DNA software directly within your own data center or network closet.
- Network Automation: Automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy enforcement.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular security policies and gain visibility into network threats.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor network health and optimize traffic flow for critical applications.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance through auditable network configurations and access controls.
Secure and optimize your business network with Cisco DNA Network Advantage On-Prem licensing, offering enterprise-grade capabilities without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of network devices. Streamline repetitive tasks and reduce the potential for human error in network operations.
On-premises network deployments, Cisco-centric environments, businesses with growing network complexity, IT teams focused on efficiency.
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies across the network to protect sensitive business data. Gain visibility into network traffic and potential threats to proactively mitigate risks.
Businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with compliance requirements, networks requiring granular access control, IT departments managing security.
Optimize Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network monitoring to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks impacting critical business applications. Gain deep insights into network health and user experience.
Companies reliant on network performance for operations, businesses with high-traffic applications, IT teams focused on service delivery, environments with mixed device types.
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center On-Premises
Provides a centralized platform for network management, automation, and assurance directly within your own infrastructure.
Network Automation
Reduces manual configuration efforts, speeds up deployment, and minimizes errors for consistent network operations.
Security Policy Enforcement
Enables granular control over network access and security policies, protecting your business data.
Network Analytics and Assurance
Offers insights into network health and performance, allowing for proactive issue resolution and optimization.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the latest features and updates through a predictable, recurring cost model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for sensitive data, making advanced network management and policy enforcement critical for regulatory adherence and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy and availability for patient records, necessitating secure, reliable, and compliant network operations supported by advanced management tools.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks that require high availability and performance for operational technology (OT) systems, benefiting from automation and centralized control.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, demanding strong security measures and network reliability to protect data and ensure continuous service delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Network Advantage?
Cisco DNA Network Advantage is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for managing, automating, and securing your Cisco network infrastructure. This on-premises version allows you to run the software within your own environment.
What does 'On-Prem' mean for this license?
On-Prem means the Cisco DNA software is installed and managed on your own servers or network infrastructure, rather than being hosted in the cloud. This provides greater control over your data and network environment.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is sold on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features over a defined 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.