Cisco DNA OA UP FRONT Industrial IoT License
This Cisco DNA OA UP FRONT license provides essential platform capabilities for managing and securing your Industrial IoT deployments, ensuring operational continuity and compliance for your business.
- Platform Access: Unlock core Cisco DNA features for Industrial IoT device management and policy enforcement.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing access to software features and updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Industrial IoT Focus: Specifically designed for the unique requirements of operational technology and IoT environments.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and security posture for connected industrial assets.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA OA UP FRONT Industrial IoT license is a subscription-based software entitlement that grants access to essential platform capabilities for managing and securing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices within your organization's network infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who are deploying or managing IIoT solutions, providing the necessary software foundation to integrate and control these devices within their existing IT environment.
- Core Platform Access: Enables foundational Cisco DNA features for IIoT device visibility and control.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements.
- Industrial Focus: Tailored for operational technology environments, addressing unique IIoT security and management needs.
- Simplified Management: Streamlines the onboarding and policy enforcement for a growing number of connected industrial assets.
- Enhanced Security: Contributes to a more secure IIoT ecosystem by enabling centralized policy and threat mitigation.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to effectively manage and secure their Industrial IoT initiatives without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Industrial IoT Device Management
Enable teams to gain visibility and control over a growing number of Industrial IoT devices. Streamline the onboarding process and apply consistent policies across diverse operational technology assets.
organizations deploying connected sensors, businesses managing remote industrial equipment, teams integrating smart factory technologies, companies with distributed operational sites
Enhance Operational Technology Security
Automate security policy enforcement for industrial control systems and connected machinery. Protect critical infrastructure from unauthorized access and potential cyber threats.
businesses operating critical infrastructure, manufacturers implementing Industry 4.0, companies with strict operational uptime requirements, organizations managing sensitive industrial data
Ensure Regulatory Compliance for IIoT
Support compliance with industry-specific regulations and data governance standards for IIoT deployments. Maintain an auditable trail of device activity and policy adherence.
companies in regulated industrial sectors, organizations handling sensitive operational data, businesses requiring detailed device logging, firms needing to demonstrate security posture
Key Features
Cisco DNA Platform Integration
Provides a unified platform for managing both IT and OT network devices, simplifying administration and improving visibility.
Industrial IoT Specific Features
Offers tailored capabilities to address the unique security, management, and connectivity needs of operational technology environments.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and support, with predictable operational expenses.
Policy Enforcement
Enables consistent application of security and access policies across all connected industrial devices, reducing risk.
Device Visibility and Control
Grants IT teams the ability to discover, monitor, and manage industrial assets, improving operational efficiency and security.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Essential for managing and securing connected machinery, sensors, and control systems in factory and production environments, supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives and operational efficiency.
Energy & Utilities
Critical for monitoring and controlling distributed assets like smart grids, pipelines, and renewable energy infrastructure, ensuring reliability and compliance in essential services.
Transportation & Logistics
Enables the management of connected assets in supply chains, fleet management, and intelligent transportation systems, improving tracking, efficiency, and safety.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the secure management of connected medical devices and operational systems within hospitals and labs, ensuring patient safety and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA OA UP FRONT?
Cisco DNA OA UP FRONT refers to a licensing model for Cisco's Digital Network Architecture software, specifically for Industrial IoT applications. It provides access to platform capabilities on a subscription basis.
What does 'Industrial IoT' mean in this context?
Industrial IoT (IIoT) refers to the application of IoT technology in industrial settings, such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation, to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity through connected devices and systems.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is a software entitlement for the Cisco DNA platform to manage Industrial IoT devices. Specific hardware compatibility details would be available in Cisco's product documentation.
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.