Cisco Catalyst Center Appliance 2.0 XL
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: DN2-HW-APL-XL2 | Part #: DN2-HW-APL-XL2 | MPN: DN2-HW-APL-XL2
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About the Cisco Catalyst Center Appliance 2.0 XL
Intent-Based Networking and policy-driven automation determine fabric role and operational model—the Cisco Catalyst Center Appliance 2.0 XL (part number DN2-HW-APL-XL2) is a 2U rack-mount, purpose-built on-premises appliance engineered for large-scale enterprise deployments requiring the highest device-count tiers within the Catalyst Center appliance family. This second-generation (DN2) Extra Large form factor combines high-capacity SSD-based internal storage with RAID protection, redundant hot-swap power supplies, and integrated network interfaces for dedicated management and enterprise connectivity. Cisco has embedded a hardened Linux operating system within the appliance and provisioned it to support cluster deployment across multiple nodes, enabling high-availability configurations critical to mission-dependent network operations.
Network engineers and IT procurement teams across enterprise, government, healthcare, education, service provider, and financial services organizations purchase this platform to centralize control over Cisco Catalyst Switches, ISR/ASR Routers, Cisco Wireless access points and wireless LAN controllers, Cisco Meraki devices via integration, and third-party infrastructure via SNMP and CLI. The appliance unlocks Intent-Based Networking, AI/ML Assurance, SD-Access, SWIM (Software Image Management), Plug and Play provisioning, TrustSec Policy enforcement, network segmentation, and real-time telemetry—all via Cisco Catalyst Center's REST API northbound interface and NETCONF/YANG, SNMP, and Syslog southbound device integration capabilities. Large-scale enterprises rely on this XL-tier appliance to manage complex, multi-tenant, security-segmented networks at scale without sacrificing automation or visibility.
Organizations evaluating the Cisco Catalyst Center Appliance 2.0 XL for immediate deployment should contact Omnixon Global, the region's trusted B2B enterprise IT hardware distributor in Dubai, to request a detailed quote and confirm appliance specifications, compliance certifications, and support terms aligned with your deployment timeline.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | DN2-HW-APL-XL2 |
| Part Number | DN2-HW-APL-XL2 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DN2-HW-APL-XL2 |
| Product Line | Cisco Catalyst Center Appliance 2.0 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-Mount Appliance |
| Appliance Generation | 2nd Generation (DN2) |
| Appliance Size | XL (Extra Large) |
| Primary Software Platform | Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center) |
| Deployment Model | On-Premises, Purpose-Built Hardware |
| Management Scope | Large-scale enterprise; supports highest device-count tiers within Catalyst Center appliance family |
| Network Interface | Dedicated management and enterprise network ports (integrated NIC) |
| Storage Configuration | High-capacity SSD-based internal storage array (RAID-protected) |
| Redundancy | Supports cluster deployment with multiple appliance nodes for high availability |
| Rack Units | 2U |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap power supplies |
| Operating System | Cisco-hardened Linux (embedded, appliance-managed) |
| APIs Supported | Cisco Catalyst Center REST API (northbound); NETCONF/YANG, SNMP, Syslog (southbound device integration) |
| Key Software Features | Intent-Based Networking, AI/ML Assurance, SD-Access, SWIM, PnP, TrustSec Policy, Network Segmentation, Telemetry |
| Supported Device Families | Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco ISR/ASR Routers, Cisco Wireless (APs and WLCs), Cisco Meraki (via integration), third-party devices via SNMP/CLI |
| Regulatory Compliance | Designed to meet enterprise data center environmental and safety standards; consult Cisco datasheets for specific certifications |
| Target Verticals | Enterprise, Government, Healthcare, Education, Service Provider, Financial Services |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst Center Appliance 2.0 XL
Does the Cisco Catalyst Center Appliance 2.0 XL support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.