Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem Lic 1Y | Enterprise Network Licensing — DNA-P-T0-5M-E-1Y

Support essential network operations with Cisco DNA Essentials on-prem licensing for environments that need local control and predictable administration. This 1-year license is designed for deployments up to 5M, with 10M aggregated throughput, making it a strong fit for smaller campus segments, branch environments, and controlled enterprise sites. Cisco DNA Essentials provides the core licensing foundation for teams that want to keep management on premises while maintaining visibility and operational consistency. It is well suited to organizations that value direct oversight of network policy, configuration, and lifecycle tasks without adding unnecessary complexity. For infrastructure teams, that means a cleaner operating model and a licensing structure that matches the scale of essential deployments. Compared with higher-tier options, Essentials focuses on the capabilities most teams need to run the network reliably and efficiently. It is a sensible choice when the goal is to maintain control, standardize operations, and avoid paying for features that are not required. The 1-year term also supports budget planning and renewal cycles common in enterprise procurement. Ideal For Branch offices needing essential network management on premises Smaller campus segments with controlled throughput requirements Enterprise teams standardizing configuration and policy oversight Procurement cycles that favor annual licensing and renewal planning Why This Product 1 Essentials tier for core network operations 2 On-premises licensing for local control 3 Up to 5M support with 10M aggregated throughput 4 1-year term for annual procurement planning