Cisco Catalyst Center
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Deployment
- Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- API
- The platform exposes northbound REST APIs for discovery, inventory, topology, provisioning, assurance, and other network operations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Integrations
- Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Security
- Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Support
- Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Headquarters
- San Jose, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · cisco.com
- Founded
- 1984Read 28 Sep 2026 · cisco.com
- Access controls
- It supports predefined and custom fine-grained user roles, including administrator, network administrator, and observer roles.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Assurance
- Its assurance features use streaming telemetry, path tracing, and guided remediation to monitor application performance and user connectivity.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Automation
- It supports network discovery, zero-touch provisioning, software image management, configuration compliance checks, and remediation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Deployment requirements
- The Ubuntu KVM virtual appliance minimums include 32 vCPUs, 256 GiB of memory, and a 3-TB SSD.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Purchase
- Cisco directs buyers to a sales representative or certified partner for purchasing guidance; the opened pages do not state a product price.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Release support
- Cisco states that Catalyst Center 2.3.7.x follows a 24-month support timeline, with support for that release listed through June 17, 2027.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
- Scale limit
- For Ubuntu KVM, Cisco lists maximum nonfabric scale of 1,000 devices, 4,000 access points, and 25,000 endpoints.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
Plans and prices
Cisco DNA Advantage Priced on request Complete Catalyst Center functionality · subscription required for managed devices · 3- and 5-year terms for wireless, switching, and SD-WAN/routing; 7-year terms for wireless and switching Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
Cisco DNA Essentials Priced on request Limited Catalyst Center functionality · subscription required for managed devices · 3- and 5-year terms for wireless, switching, and SD-WAN/routing; 7-year terms for wireless and switching Read 3 Oct 2026 · cisco.com
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