Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential License, 7-Year Term
This Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license provides advanced wireless network management capabilities for your business for a duration of 7 years.
- License Term: 7-year subscription ensuring continuous access to essential Cisco DNA Center features.
- On-Prem Deployment: Manage your wireless network infrastructure directly within your own data center for greater control.
- Essential Features: Unlocks core network automation, assurance, and security functionalities for improved operational efficiency.
- Compliance and Support: Maintains software currency and provides access to Cisco's support resources for uninterrupted operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential license is a 7-year subscription that enables core network automation, assurance, and security features for your on-premises wireless infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who require centralized control and advanced visibility over their Cisco wireless networks deployed within their own facilities.
- Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across your wireless network.
- Network Assurance: Gain deep insights into network performance and user experience with proactive monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Security Management: Enhance network security posture through integrated policy enforcement and threat detection capabilities.
- Centralized Control: Manage your entire Cisco wireless network from a single, on-premises platform.
- Subscription Value: Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and new features over the 7-year term.
This 7-year essential license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking robust, on-premises wireless network management without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Wireless Network Automation
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of wireless access points and network policies. Streamline network operations and reduce manual intervention for faster service delivery.
on-premises network deployments, centralized IT management, multi-site operations, Cisco wireless infrastructure
Enhance Network Performance and Visibility
Streamline network monitoring to gain deep insights into wireless performance and user experience. Automate troubleshooting to quickly identify and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime.
business-critical operations, user-facing services, performance-sensitive environments, proactive network management
Strengthen Wireless Network Security
Enable teams to enforce consistent security policies across the wireless network. Automate threat detection and response to protect sensitive business data from unauthorized access.
data security compliance, regulated industries, BYOD environments, access control management
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center On-Premises
Provides centralized management and control of your wireless network from within your own data center.
Essential Licensing Tier
Unlocks core automation, assurance, and security features crucial for efficient network operations.
7-Year Term Subscription
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period.
Network Automation
Reduces manual configuration tasks, speeds up deployment, and minimizes human error in network management.
Network Assurance
Offers proactive monitoring and troubleshooting to improve network performance and user experience.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures secure and reliable wireless connectivity essential for handling sensitive financial data and meeting strict regulatory compliance requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the need for high-availability, secure wireless networks required for patient care systems, medical devices, and sensitive health information management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables robust wireless connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, supporting real-time data collection and automation on the factory floor.
Education & Research
Provides scalable and manageable wireless solutions to support a large number of concurrent users and devices across campus environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA On-Prem Essential licensing?
It is a 7-year subscription license that enables core network automation, assurance, and security features for Cisco wireless networks managed on-premises.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco wireless controllers and access points managed via Cisco DNA Center deployed on-premises.
Why choose a 7-year term?
A 7-year term provides long-term cost predictability, ensures continuous access to software updates and support, and simplifies IT budget planning for your wireless infrastructure.
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.