One platform makes it easy
Simplest way to manage Cisco Nexus networks
Gain visibility that frees you to do what you need, where and when you need to do it.
Configure with ease
Automate the provisioning of your data center network infrastructure using consistent configurations to drive fast, simple, and secure network connectivity, with full lifecycle management, embedded automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC) integrations.
Minimize congestion, risk, and downtime
Evolve how you operate and troubleshoot your networks with best-in-class network tools. Maximize telemetry through smart analytics for enterprise and AI/ML networks
Greater visibility and sustainability
Achieve more visibility into data centers, including energy consumption, emissions, and costs.
Meet the platform
Simplify your data center network with Cisco Nexus Dashboard. Available in physical, virtual, and cloud form factors, you can easily provision, configure, and operate all from one place.
Unlock more value with Nexus Dashboard integrations
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Included with every Cisco Nexus 9000 license
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Essentials
Single data center fabric
- Single automated network provisioning (Controller)
- Basic device and network monitoring (Insights)
- Upgrade to full Insights functionality with the Day-2 Operations add-on
- Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS fabrics
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Advantage
Multiple data center fabrics
- Essentials entitlements
- Centralized configuration and automated interconnect for multiple data centers (Orchestrator)
- Device network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Insights)
- Upgrade with an optional Day-2 Operations add-on to get full Insights functionality
- Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS fabrics
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Day-2 Operations add-on
Upgrade to Premier license
- Switch to Premier from tiered and perpetual licensing.
- Maximize telemetry, predict risk and downtime with analytics.
- Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS fabrics
Offers:
- Bundle and save: Free Nexus Dashboard platform with 6 Day-2 Ops add-on licenses for 5 years.
- Save 25% on DCN Day-2 Ops add-on license
Recommended
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Premier
- Comprehensive Insights functionality.
- Maximize proactive insights.
- Predict risk and downtime.
- Network analytics for multiple data center networks.
- Includes all Essentials and Advantage features.
- No additional add-ons needed.
- Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS fabrics
