Brand: Cisco | Category: Software
SKU: C-CAT-ESS-3Y | Part #: C-CAT-ESS-3Y | MPN: C-CAT-ESS-3Y
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Cisco Catalyst Center Essentials is a cloud-native network management and automation platform designed to simplify enterprise network operations through unified visibility and control. The subscription delivers software-defined networking capabilities, intent-based provisioning, and real-time analytics across wired and wireless infrastructure, enabling IT teams to reduce operational complexity and accelerate service delivery.
The Essentials tier provides core management functions including device onboarding, configuration compliance, and health monitoring for mid-market and enterprise networks. It integrates with Cisco's broader intent-based networking portfolio and supports hybrid cloud and on-premises deployment models.
Launched in Q2 2023, this rebranded offering reflects Cisco's transition toward software-first solutions, consolidating management tools under a unified platform while maintaining backward compatibility with existing Catalyst infrastructure investments.
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Product Name | Catalyst Center Essentials Subscription |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C-CAT-ESS-3Y |
| Subscription Term | 3 Years |
| Category | Network Management Software |
| License Model | Subscription-based |
| Deployment Options | Cloud-hosted, on-premises |
| Management Scope | Wired and wireless infrastructure |
| Supported Platforms | Catalyst 9000 Series, Catalyst 9100 Series, Meraki Cloud |
| API Support | RESTful API, NETCONF, YANG |
| Automation Framework | Intent-based networking |
| Analytics Capabilities | Real-time health monitoring, network analytics |
| Configuration Management | Policy-based compliance, automated provisioning |
| Release Date | Q2 2023 |
| Minimum Required Devices | Catalog-specific; consult Cisco technical specifications |
| Integration Support | Third-party SIEM, ServiceNow, Splunk |
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| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Software |
| SKU | C-CAT-ESS-3Y |
| Part Number | C-CAT-ESS-3Y |
| Condition | New |
| Product Name | Catalyst Center Essentials Subscription |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C-CAT-ESS-3Y |
| Subscription Term | 3 Years |
| License Model | Subscription-based |
| Deployment Options | Cloud-hosted, on-premises |
| Management Scope | Wired and wireless infrastructure |
| Supported Platforms | Catalyst 9000 Series, Catalyst 9100 Series, Meraki Cloud |
| API Support | RESTful API, NETCONF, YANG |
| Automation Framework | Intent-based networking |
| Analytics Capabilities | Real-time health monitoring, network analytics |
| Configuration Management | Policy-based compliance, automated provisioning |
| Release Date | Q2 2023 |
| Minimum Required Devices | Catalog-specific; consult Cisco technical specifications |
| Integration Support | Third-party SIEM, ServiceNow, Splunk |