Cisco IoT DNA Essentials On-Prem License
Cisco IoT DNA Essentials On-Premises Licensing provides essential network management and security features for your organization's IoT deployments, covering up to 5 million aggregated devices.
- Essential Features: Access core IoT network management and security capabilities for your on-premises infrastructure.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports aggregated device counts up to 5 million, accommodating large-scale IoT deployments.
- On-Premises Control: Maintain full control over your IoT network environment with an on-premises software license.
- Compliance and Security: Enhance network visibility and security posture to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco IoT DNA Essentials On-Premises License provides the foundational software capabilities required to manage and secure your organization's Internet of Things (IoT) devices within your own data center or network infrastructure. It unlocks essential features for network visibility, policy enforcement, and threat defense, designed for environments where direct cloud integration is not the primary model.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to gain control over their growing IoT device footprint. It integrates with Cisco's network hardware, enabling a more unified and secure approach to managing diverse endpoints and operational technology (OT) environments without the overhead of enterprise-scale cloud management platforms.
- Core Network Management: Enables essential device onboarding, configuration, and monitoring for IoT endpoints.
- Security Essentials: Provides foundational security features to protect your IoT network from threats.
- On-Premises Deployment: Designed for organizations that require their network management software to reside within their own infrastructure.
- Scalable Licensing: Supports environments with a significant number of connected devices, up to 5 million aggregated.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific functionalities within the Cisco IoT DNA suite for essential operational needs.
This on-premises license is ideal for businesses needing essential IoT network control and security without relying on extensive cloud services.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational IoT Network Management
Enable teams to manage the lifecycle of IoT devices, including onboarding, configuration, and monitoring. Streamline the deployment and maintenance of connected endpoints across various operational technology environments.
on-premises infrastructure, device management, operational technology, network visibility
Enhance IoT Network Security Posture
Automate the application of essential security policies to protect IoT devices from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Improve network segmentation and visibility to reduce the attack surface of your connected environment.
security policy enforcement, threat detection, network segmentation, compliance requirements
Support On-Premises IoT Deployments
Organizations deploying IoT solutions that require data residency or strict control over their network infrastructure can utilize this license. Businesses managing sensitive operational data benefit from keeping management functions within their own data centers.
private data center, on-premises control, data residency, hybrid environments
Key Features
IoT Network Visibility
Gain a clear understanding of all connected IoT devices on your network, improving management and troubleshooting.
Essential Security Features
Implement foundational security controls to protect your IoT devices and network from common threats.
On-Premises Deployment Model
Maintain full control over your network management software and data within your own infrastructure.
Scalable Device Support
Accommodate a large and growing number of IoT devices with licensing that scales up to 5 million.
Cisco DNA Essentials Functionality
Access core capabilities designed to simplify and secure your IoT network operations.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have a high density of IoT devices for automation and monitoring, requiring on-premises management and security for operational continuity and data integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize IoT for medical devices and patient monitoring, necessitating robust security and on-premises control to comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups deploy IoT for inventory management, customer experience, and operational efficiency, often preferring on-premises solutions for centralized control and security of point-of-sale and in-store devices.
Transportation & Logistics
Logistics companies use IoT for tracking assets and optimizing supply chains, benefiting from on-premises solutions to manage a distributed network of sensors and devices securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco IoT DNA Essentials?
Cisco IoT DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for managing and securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices within an organization's network. This on-premises license unlocks those essential features for your private infrastructure.
What does 'On-Prem' mean for this license?
On-premises means the software and its management functions are installed and run within your own data center or network infrastructure, rather than being hosted in a public cloud.
What is the capacity of this license?
This specific license covers up to 5 million aggregated devices, meaning the total count of devices managed across your network environment.
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.