Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential License 3-Year Term
The Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license provides essential network management capabilities for your Cisco wireless infrastructure over a 3-year term.
- License Term: Provides 3 years of access to essential Cisco DNA Center features for on-premises deployment.
- Feature Access: Unlocks core network management, monitoring, and basic policy enforcement capabilities.
- Compliance: Ensures your network management software is licensed and compliant with Cisco's terms.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to critical network management features for the licensed duration.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year term subscription license for Cisco DNA Center On-Premises Essential software. It enables core network management, visibility, and basic policy automation for Cisco wireless and wired networks deployed within your own data center or server room.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain centralized control over their network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance without the need for cloud-based management services.
- Essential Network Management: Gain visibility and control over your wired and wireless network devices.
- On-Premises Deployment: Manage your network from your own infrastructure, meeting specific data residency or security requirements.
- 3-Year Term: Provides predictable budgeting and uninterrupted access to software features for three years.
- Policy Automation: Automate basic network configurations and policy deployments to streamline operations.
- Software Compliance: Ensures your network management software is properly licensed and up to date.
This Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license is ideal for businesses seeking foundational network management capabilities within their own environment.
What This Enables
Enable Centralized Network Visibility
Enable teams to gain a unified view of their wired and wireless network devices from a single on-premises console. Streamline troubleshooting and performance monitoring by consolidating network data.
on-premises data centers, server rooms, managed network infrastructure, IT operations teams
Automate Basic Network Policies
Streamline the deployment of essential network policies across devices, reducing manual configuration errors and time. Automate routine tasks to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
network device configuration, policy management, IT automation, infrastructure standardization
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software licenses for network management tools, preventing operational disruptions due to expired or non-compliant software. Protect against potential audits and associated penalties.
software asset management, IT compliance, license lifecycle management, operational risk mitigation
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Essential Software
Provides core network management, visibility, and basic automation capabilities for Cisco networks.
On-Premises Deployment
Allows management of your network from your own infrastructure, meeting specific security or data requirements.
3-Year Term License
Ensures predictable costs and uninterrupted access to essential features for three years.
Network Visibility and Monitoring
Offers a centralized dashboard to monitor network health, performance, and device status.
Basic Policy Automation
Enables automation of routine network configurations and policy deployments for efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust on-premises network management solutions to maintain strict security, compliance, and data residency requirements for sensitive customer data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, on-premises network control to manage critical patient data and comply with regulations like HIPAA, ensuring network availability and integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require on-premises network management for operational technology (OT) systems, ensuring reliability and security for production networks.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, necessitating on-premises network management to maintain data privacy and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Center On-Premises Essential?
It is a software license for Cisco DNA Center that allows you to manage your network from your own data center. The Essential tier provides core management features.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 3-year term license, meaning it is valid for three years from the date of activation.
What kind of networks does this license manage?
This license is designed to manage Cisco wireless and wired network devices deployed within your organization.
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.