Kiwi CatTools NG

Spec sheet

Purpose

Kiwi CatTools NG is a network automation application for managing router, switch, and firewall configurations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Intended users

SolarWinds' getting-started guide is intended for customers who recently purchased or want to purchase Kiwi CatTools NG for network device management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Headquarters

Austin, Texas, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com

Founded

1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com

Alerts and reports

It can send email notifications about configuration changes and generate reports including port, MAC, ARP, and version details.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Backups and recovery

It schedules configuration backups, keeps configuration history, and supports returning devices to a last known good configuration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com

Bulk changes

It can issue commands to multiple devices and schedule configuration changes across devices.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Configuration comparisons

It compares running configurations with stored or startup configurations to help identify changes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com

Deployment requirements

KCT NG 2026.2 requires Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Device compatibility

It supports IPv4 and IPv6 devices from multiple vendors, including Cisco, HP, Huawei, and 3Com.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Encryption

The KCT 2026.2 release notes state that the product uses AES-256 for data encryption and requires a password for all databases.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Evaluation

The product offers a fully functional 14-day trial, after which a license key is required to continue using licensed features.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Notable port constraint

If legacy CatTools is installed on the same machine, only one of the two products' TFTP services can be active because both use UDP port 69.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Protocols and scripting

It supports SSH and Telnet, includes a built-in TFTP server, and allows custom device scripts using VBScript.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Support and purchasing

SolarWinds directs prospective purchasers and evaluation users to [email protected] for assistance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Network Configuration Management Software#14 of 357.6