Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License

Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License

Brand: Cisco | Category: Software

SKU: DNAC-SW-1.0 | Part #: DNAC-SW-1.0 | MPN: DNAC-SW-1.0

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About the Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License

Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License enables intent-based networking management and operational automation across campus and data-center environments. The platform provides unified control, visibility, and assurance for wired and wireless infrastructure through a centralized management plane that simplifies network operations and accelerates service deployment.

The virtual appliance deployment model allows organizations to run Catalyst Center on standard x86 hypervisor infrastructure (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM), reducing hardware footprint compared to physical appliances while maintaining full feature parity. This license model supports intent-based networking workflows, including automated provisioning, policy-based management, and real-time network assurance across multi-site deployments.

Catalyst Center integrates with Cisco's broader ecosystem including DNA Assurance, DNA Spaces, DNA Security, and third-party IPAM and ITSM platforms. Organizations leverage this platform to transition from legacy network management systems to model-driven automation frameworks, enabling faster troubleshooting, compliance validation, and predictive network health monitoring.

Ideal for

  • Enterprise-wide network automation and device provisioning for large campus and branch deployments
  • Real-time network assurance and health monitoring with automated issue detection and remediation
  • Intent-based policy deployment across wired and wireless infrastructure with granular control
  • Multi-site network management and orchestration for distributed enterprise environments
  • Network compliance validation and audit reporting for regulatory and security requirements
  • Migration enablement from traditional NMS to model-driven intent-based management platforms

Technical specifications

ManufacturerCisco
ProductCatalyst Center (DNA Center)
Deployment ModelVirtual Appliance
Manufacturer Part NumberDNAC-SW-1.0
License TypeSoftware License
Hypervisor SupportVMware vSphere 6.5+, Microsoft Hyper-V 2016+, KVM
vCPU Minimum16
vMemory Minimum64 GB
Storage Minimum500 GB
Supported Management InterfacesWeb UI, REST API, Ansible, Python SDK
Device SupportCisco IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS, Meraki, and third-party devices via plugins
Network ProtocolsNETCONF, RESTCONF, SNMP, SSH, TLS 1.2+
High AvailabilityClustering and failover supported
DatabasePostgreSQL (embedded)
Integration CapabilitiesCisco DNA Assurance, DNA Spaces, DNA Security, third-party IPAM/ITSM
ScalabilitySupports multi-node clusters for large deployments
Launched2023-Q2

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategorySoftware
SKUDNAC-SW-1.0
Part NumberDNAC-SW-1.0
ConditionNew
ProductCatalyst Center (DNA Center)
Deployment ModelVirtual Appliance
Manufacturer Part NumberDNAC-SW-1.0
License TypeSoftware License
Hypervisor SupportVMware vSphere 6.5+, Microsoft Hyper-V 2016+, KVM
vCPU Minimum16
vMemory Minimum64 GB
Storage Minimum500 GB
Supported Management InterfacesWeb UI, REST API, Ansible, Python SDK
Device SupportCisco IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS, Meraki, and third-party devices via plugins
Network ProtocolsNETCONF, RESTCONF, SNMP, SSH, TLS 1.2+
High AvailabilityClustering and failover supported
DatabasePostgreSQL (embedded)
Integration CapabilitiesCisco DNA Assurance, DNA Spaces, DNA Security, third-party IPAM/ITSM
ScalabilitySupports multi-node clusters for large deployments
Launched2023-Q2

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License

What does the Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License do?

The Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License?

Key specifications for the Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Virtual Appliance License: new condition; manufacturer Cisco; product Catalyst Center (DNA Center); deployment model Virtual Appliance; manufacturer part number DNAC-SW-1.0; license type Software License; hypervisor support VMware vSphere 6.5+, Microsoft Hyper-V 2016+, KVM. Manufacturer part number DNAC-SW-1.0. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.