Cisco Catalyst Center vs StorMagic SvHCI
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | StorMagic SvHCI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $170.75/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions | 7.9 (#3) | 7.5 (#4) |
| Founded | 1984 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | SvHCI supports agent-based backup using third-party backup software and documents integrations with Veeam, Acronis, and Commvault. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | StorMagic says SvHCI is a closed system despite being based on open-source software, to provide extra security. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | The subscription includes StorMagic 24/7 Platinum support for the software stack. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
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StorMagic SvHCI
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