Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials License Renewal
Renew your Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials license to maintain essential network management capabilities and support for your 24-port fiber switches.
- Continued Access: Entitlement to essential network management features and software updates.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network infrastructure remains fully functional and supported.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to software licensing requirements and vendor support policies.
- Predictable Costs: Subscription-based renewal provides clear budgeting for essential network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a renewal for Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials software licensing, specifically for 24-port fiber switches. It provides continued access to essential network management features, security capabilities, and software updates, ensuring your network infrastructure operates optimally and remains compliant.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own on-premises network infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, enabling centralized management and enhanced visibility within your existing data center or network closet.
- Essential Network Management: Unlock core features for monitoring, configuring, and troubleshooting your Cisco network.
- Software Updates & Patches: Receive critical security patches and feature enhancements to keep your network secure and up-to-date.
- On-Premises Control: Maintain full control over your network management software within your own data center.
- Compliance & Support: Ensure your licensing is current and benefit from Cisco's technical support.
- Scalable Licensing: Designed to align with your network growth and hardware footprint.
This renewal ensures your business maintains essential network control and support without the overhead of enterprise-level IT management.
What This Enables
Maintain Network Management Features
Enable teams to continue utilizing core network monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting tools. Streamline network operations with access to essential software functionalities.
on-premises network infrastructure, Cisco Catalyst switches, IT operations management, business continuity
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate the process of staying compliant with Cisco's software licensing requirements. Prevent lapses in licensing that could lead to support issues or feature restrictions.
managed IT environments, regulatory adherence, software asset management, operational stability
Receive Security Updates
Protect your network by ensuring access to critical security patches and software updates. Automate the delivery of vital security enhancements to mitigate threats.
network security posture, vulnerability management, IT risk mitigation, proactive defense
Key Features
Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials Software
Provides essential network management, visibility, and security features for your Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers predictable costs and ensures continuous access to software updates and support without large upfront investments.
Software Updates and Patches
Keeps your network secure and up-to-date with the latest features and critical security fixes from Cisco.
On-Premises Deployment
Allows you to maintain full control over your network management software within your own data center or network closet.
Cisco Technical Support
Ensures you have access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and optimizing your network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust network security and compliance with strict data protection regulations, making continuous access to updated network management software critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Operates under stringent HIPAA compliance mandates and requires highly reliable network infrastructure for patient data management and critical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Relies on stable and secure network operations for production lines and IoT devices, where downtime can lead to significant financial losses.
Education & Research
Manages large, complex networks serving students and faculty, necessitating efficient management tools and ongoing security updates to protect sensitive research data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials?
Cisco DNA On-Prem Essentials is a software license that provides core network management, automation, and security features for Cisco Catalyst switches, managed from your own data center.
Why do I need to renew this license?
Renewal ensures continued access to essential features, software updates, security patches, and technical support from Cisco, preventing operational disruptions and security risks.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific renewal is for 24-port fiber Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches, as indicated by the product details.
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.