Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential License
This 5-year Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license subscription provides essential network management and security capabilities for your Cisco wireless infrastructure.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of continuous access to Cisco DNA software features and support.
- On-Prem Deployment: Manage your network directly from your own infrastructure for greater control.
- Essential Features: Unlock core capabilities for network visibility, policy enforcement, and basic automation.
- Compliance & Security: Maintain up-to-date security protocols and licensing compliance for your network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license provides a 5-year subscription to core Cisco Digital Network Architecture software features, designed for on-premises deployment. This license unlocks essential capabilities for managing, securing, and optimizing your Cisco wireless network environment directly from your own data center or server room.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require centralized control and advanced features for their Cisco wireless networks. It integrates with your existing Cisco infrastructure, enabling better network insights and operational efficiency without relying on cloud-only solutions.
- On-Prem Management: Deploy and manage Cisco DNA software from your own infrastructure, ensuring data privacy and control.
- Essential Feature Set: Access core functionalities for network access control, policy automation, and basic troubleshooting.
- 5-Year Term: Secure your licensing and feature access for a predictable 5-year period, simplifying budgeting.
- Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network performance, user activity, and device health.
- Security Posture: Enhance your network's security by enforcing consistent policies and staying current with Cisco's security updates.
This Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their wireless network management with essential on-premises capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Centralized Wireless Policy Management
Enable IT teams to define and enforce consistent wireless network policies across all access points from a single, on-premises console. This streamlines configuration and ensures uniform security and access controls for all users and devices.
on-premises network infrastructure, wired and wireless environments, centralized IT management, multi-site deployments
Streamline Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Streamline the process of monitoring network health and diagnosing issues with enhanced visibility into wireless client performance and device status. This allows IT professionals to quickly identify and resolve problems, minimizing downtime.
network operations centers, IT support desks, performance monitoring, proactive issue resolution
Automate Basic Network Provisioning
Automate routine tasks related to network provisioning and configuration updates for your Cisco wireless devices. This reduces manual effort and the risk of human error, allowing IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
network device onboarding, configuration management, IT resource optimization, operational efficiency
Key Features
Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential Software
Provides core network management and automation capabilities for your Cisco wireless infrastructure directly from your own data center.
5-Year Subscription Term
Secures access to essential software features and support for a predictable duration, simplifying budgeting and long-term planning.
Network Visibility Tools
Offers insights into network performance, client activity, and device health, enabling faster troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution.
Policy-Based Automation
Allows for the definition and enforcement of network access and security policies, reducing manual configuration and improving consistency.
On-Premises Deployment
Ensures full control over your network management software and data, meeting specific security or regulatory requirements.
Industry Applications
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Ensures secure and reliable wireless connectivity for critical patient care systems and sensitive data, meeting HIPAA compliance requirements for network access and data integrity.
Finance & Insurance
Provides robust security and compliance features necessary for protecting sensitive financial data and transactions, adhering to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS.
Education & Research
Supports the need for scalable, secure, and manageable wireless networks across campuses, enabling access for students and faculty while protecting institutional data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables reliable wireless connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems on the factory floor, supporting automation and data collection while maintaining network segmentation and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential?
Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential is a software license that provides core network management and automation features for Cisco wireless networks, deployed and managed from your own infrastructure.
What does the 5-year term mean?
The 5-year term means you are purchasing a subscription that grants you access to the software features and any included support for a continuous period of five years from the activation date.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to Cisco wireless access points and controllers that are compatible with Cisco DNA Center and its on-premises deployment options. Specific compatibility should be verified with your Cisco hardware model.
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.