Cisco PNR 11.X SMART DHCP/DNS Platform License
This Cisco PNR 11.X SMART DHCP/DNS platform license provides essential network services for up to 100,000 IP nodes, ensuring reliable and efficient IP address management for your business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced DHCP and DNS functionalities for a defined period.
- Capacity: Supports up to 100,000 IP nodes, scaling with your organization's growth.
- Feature Access: Unlocks critical network services for IP address allocation and resolution.
- Compliance: Helps maintain network integrity and adherence to operational standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco PNR 11.X SMART DHCP/DNS platform license is a subscription-based software entitlement designed to manage and deliver critical IP address management services. It enables robust DHCP and DNS functionalities, ensuring that devices on your network can obtain IP addresses and resolve domain names efficiently and reliably, supporting up to 100,000 IP nodes.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require dependable network infrastructure. It integrates into existing Cisco network environments, providing a foundational service for device connectivity and communication within the business's own IT ecosystem.
- Scalable IP Management: Supports environments with up to 100,000 IP nodes.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable costs with a recurring subscription model.
- Core Network Services: Provides essential DHCP for IP assignment and DNS for name resolution.
- Platform Licensing: Entitlement for use on compatible Cisco platforms.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures consistent network access for business operations.
This Cisco license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to maintain essential network services with predictable subscription costs and reliable performance.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable IP Address Management
Enable teams to efficiently manage IP address allocation and prevent conflicts across large networks. Streamline the process of onboarding new devices and users by automating IP address assignment.
on-premises data centers, distributed office networks, hybrid cloud environments
Ensure Reliable DNS Resolution
Streamline internal and external domain name resolution for all connected devices. Automate the maintenance of DNS records to ensure accurate and timely access to network resources and applications.
business-critical application hosting, internal resource access, secure network segmentation
Maintain Network Service Continuity
Automate the delivery of essential network services, reducing the risk of outages due to IP management issues. Ensure continuous operation of business-critical systems that depend on stable IP addressing.
24/7 operational environments, high-availability infrastructure, regulated business operations
Key Features
DHCP Services
Automates the assignment of IP addresses to network devices, simplifying network configuration and reducing manual errors.
DNS Services
Provides reliable name resolution, allowing devices and users to access network resources by name rather than IP address.
100,000 IP Node Capacity
Scales to support a large number of devices, accommodating significant business growth and network expansion.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
Cisco Platform Compatibility
Integrates seamlessly with existing Cisco network hardware, ensuring a cohesive and managed IT environment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high availability and reliability of IP services critical for transaction processing and regulatory compliance in financial institutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the stable network connectivity required for patient care systems, medical devices, and data management, adhering to strict operational uptime demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides robust IP management for connected devices on the factory floor and in operational technology environments, ensuring consistent production flow.
Education & Research
Manages IP addresses for a large, dynamic user base across campuses, supporting diverse network access needs for students, faculty, and research equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco PNR 11.X SMART DHCP/DNS?
This is a platform software license from Cisco that enables advanced DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and DNS (Domain Name System) services. It is designed to manage IP address allocation and name resolution for a large number of devices on a network.
What does '100,000 IP NODES' mean?
This indicates the maximum number of devices or endpoints that can be managed by this license for IP address assignment and DNS resolution. It signifies the capacity of the software entitlement.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features for a defined term.
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.