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Cisco DNA Center on ESXi (Catalyst Center) Software Subscription

Cisco DNA Center on ESXi (Catalyst Center) Software Subscription

Brand: Cisco | Category: Software

SKU: DN2-SW-LIC-EN | Part #: DN2-SW-LIC-EN | MPN: DN2-SW-LIC-EN

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About the Cisco DNA Center on ESXi (Catalyst Center) Software Subscription

Cisco DNA Center on ESXi (Catalyst Center) Software Subscription is a virtualized network management and automation platform deployed on VMware ESXi hypervisors, enabling organizations to centralize intent-based networking operations across campus, branch, and WAN environments. The software provides unified policy management, device onboarding, compliance monitoring, and closed-loop assurance capabilities through a single pane of glass, eliminating manual configuration workflows and reducing operational complexity.

This subscription model delivers continuous feature updates, security patches, and technical support essential for maintaining compliance and operational excellence in dynamic enterprise networks. Catalyst Center integrates with SD-Access fabric architectures, software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), and third-party ecosystem partners, allowing enterprises to implement zero-trust security policies and micro-segmentation at scale across distributed locations.

Ideal for

  • SD-Access fabric deployment and day-2 operations for large-scale enterprise campus networks requiring micro-segmentation and intent-based access control
  • Multi-site branch network provisioning and management with automated onboarding and closed-loop assurance across heterogeneous device fleets
  • Compliance and security posture monitoring with real-time threat detection and automated remediation workflows
  • Unified policy management and device lifecycle governance across campus, branch, and edge environments
  • Network analytics and telemetry collection for capacity planning and performance optimization in software-defined infrastructure
  • Integration with SD-WAN overlays and cloud-connected branch architectures for hybrid work and multi-cloud deployments

Technical specifications

ManufacturerCisco
ModelDNA Center on ESXi (Catalyst Center)
Product TypeNetwork Management and Automation Software Subscription
Manufacturer Part NumberDN2-SW-LIC-EN
Deployment PlatformVMware ESXi 6.5+
License TypeSoftware Subscription
ArchitectureIntent-Based Networking (IBN)
Supported FabricsSD-Access, Cisco Catalyst Center fabric
Device ManagementCisco Catalyst 9000 series, legacy Catalyst 3000/4000/5000/6000/9000
Management Protocol SupportNETCONF, RESTCONF, SSH, Telnet, SNMP
Minimum vCPU Requirement12 vCPU
Minimum Memory Requirement64 GB RAM
Minimum Storage Requirement500 GB SSD
Network Connectivity1 Gbps Ethernet (10 Gbps recommended)
DatabaseEmbedded PostgreSQL
AuthenticationLDAP, Active Directory, TACACS+, local authentication
High AvailabilityMulti-node cluster deployment supported
API FrameworkRESTful APIs, Northbound and Southbound integrations
Release LaunchQ2 2023
Support ModelTechnical support included with subscription

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategorySoftware
SKUDN2-SW-LIC-EN
Part NumberDN2-SW-LIC-EN
ConditionNew
ModelDNA Center on ESXi (Catalyst Center)
Product TypeNetwork Management and Automation Software Subscription
Manufacturer Part NumberDN2-SW-LIC-EN
Deployment PlatformVMware ESXi 6.5+
License TypeSoftware Subscription
ArchitectureIntent-Based Networking (IBN)
Supported FabricsSD-Access, Cisco Catalyst Center fabric
Device ManagementCisco Catalyst 9000 series, legacy Catalyst 3000/4000/5000/6000/9000
Management Protocol SupportNETCONF, RESTCONF, SSH, Telnet, SNMP
Minimum vCPU Requirement12 vCPU
Minimum Memory Requirement64 GB RAM
Minimum Storage Requirement500 GB SSD
Network Connectivity1 Gbps Ethernet (10 Gbps recommended)
DatabaseEmbedded PostgreSQL
AuthenticationLDAP, Active Directory, TACACS+, local authentication
High AvailabilityMulti-node cluster deployment supported
API FrameworkRESTful APIs, Northbound and Southbound integrations
Release LaunchQ2 2023
Support ModelTechnical support included with subscription