Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential License 5-Year Term
This Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license provides advanced wireless network management capabilities for a 5-year term, ensuring your business operations remain secure and efficient.
- License Term: 5-year subscription providing continuous access to essential features.
- Feature Access: Unlocks core network management, security, and analytics capabilities.
- Compliance: Ensures your network adheres to Cisco's licensing requirements and security standards.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to critical software updates and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license is a 5-year subscription that enables core functionalities for managing and securing your Cisco wireless network infrastructure directly within your own data center.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require on-premises control over their network's performance, security policies, and device management, integrating seamlessly with their existing Cisco hardware.
- On-Premises Management: Deploy and manage network policies from your own infrastructure.
- Essential Features: Gain access to foundational network visibility, security, and troubleshooting tools.
- Subscription Term: A 5-year license term provides predictable costs and long-term access.
- Device Support: Applies to compatible Cisco wireless controllers and access points.
- Simplified Licensing: Streamlines the process of acquiring and managing necessary software capabilities.
This Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking robust, on-premises wireless network control without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Wireless Network Management
Enable teams to gain granular control over wireless network policies, device configurations, and user access. Streamline troubleshooting and improve network performance with centralized visibility.
on-premises deployments, wired and wireless integration, centralized IT management, multi-site networks
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies across your wireless network to protect against unauthorized access and threats. Ensure compliance with internal security standards and regulatory requirements.
security-conscious operations, compliance-driven environments, BYOD policies, guest network management
Maintain Software Compliance and Support
Ensure your Cisco wireless infrastructure is running licensed and supported software for the duration of the 5-year term. Access critical software updates and patches to maintain optimal performance and security.
long-term IT planning, risk mitigation, vendor relationship management, predictable budgeting
Key Features
Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential Software
Provides core network management and security features for your Cisco wireless infrastructure directly within your data center.
5-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to essential software capabilities for an extended period.
Centralized Network Control
Enables IT teams to manage policies, devices, and security from a single, on-premises platform.
Enhanced Visibility and Analytics
Delivers insights into network performance, user activity, and potential security threats.
Software Updates and Support
Ensures your network management software remains current and supported throughout the license term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for sensitive data, making on-premises network management essential for maintaining control and meeting regulatory demands like PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure and controlled network environments to protect patient information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex network needs and may operate in locations with limited internet connectivity, benefiting from the reliability and control of on-premises network management solutions.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user populations and require scalable, secure, and manageable wireless networks to support academic and administrative functions.
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 security features for Cisco wireless infrastructure, managed from your own data center. This specific offering is a 5-year subscription.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to compatible Cisco wireless controllers and access points. Specific compatibility details can be found in Cisco's product documentation.
Why choose an on-premises license?
On-premises licenses are chosen by organizations that require direct control over their network management software and data, often due to specific security policies, compliance mandates, or existing infrastructure investments.
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.