Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential License 1 Year Term
This 1-year Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license provides essential network management and security capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures access to current features and support for one year.
- Essential Features: Unlocks core network visibility, policy enforcement, and basic automation capabilities.
- On-Prem Deployment: Designed for organizations managing their network infrastructure locally.
- Compliance & Security: Helps maintain network integrity and meet operational requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential License, with a 1-year term, is a software subscription that unlocks foundational capabilities for managing and securing Cisco wireless networks within your own data center or server room.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who require essential network intelligence, policy control, and basic automation to maintain operational efficiency and security for their internal business operations.
- Network Visibility: Gain insights into network performance and user activity.
- Policy Management: Define and enforce network access policies for devices and users.
- Basic Automation: Streamline routine network tasks and configuration.
- Security Enhancements: Implement foundational security controls to protect your network.
- Compliance Support: Aid in meeting regulatory and internal security standards.
This essential Cisco DNA license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking foundational network control without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Network Visibility and Control
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic and device behavior. Streamline the process of identifying and resolving network performance issues to maintain business continuity.
on-premises network deployments, wired and wireless infrastructure, IT operations management, business continuity planning
Automate Network Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of network access policies across your organization's devices. Streamline user onboarding and device management to reduce manual configuration errors and security risks.
multi-device environments, BYOD policies, secure network access, IT administration efficiency
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate foundational security measures to protect your internal network from unauthorized access and threats. Enable teams to proactively identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities.
security-conscious operations, regulatory compliance needs, internal IT security, risk mitigation
Key Features
Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential Software
Provides core network management and visibility features for your on-premises Cisco wireless infrastructure.
1-Year Term License
Ensures access to essential features and updates for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Network Visibility Tools
Offers insights into network performance, device status, and user activity, aiding in troubleshooting and optimization.
Policy Management Capabilities
Allows for the definition and enforcement of network access policies to enhance security and control.
Basic Automation Features
Helps streamline routine network tasks, reducing manual effort and potential for error.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure network connectivity to manage patient data, medical devices, and critical operations, often adhering to HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on stable and secure wireless networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, ensuring production continuity and safety.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user populations and require scalable network management and security to support learning and research activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential?
Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential is a software license that provides foundational network management, visibility, and policy control features for Cisco wireless networks deployed within your own facilities.
What does a 1-year term license mean?
A 1-year term license means you have the rights to use the software and its associated features for a period of one year from the activation date. It typically includes access to software updates and basic support during this term.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for SMB and mid-market organizations that manage their own IT infrastructure and require essential capabilities for their Cisco wireless networks. It is not intended for other IT service providers.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.