DNAC & Managed Devices with License Reservations

[fatalXerror]

Hi All,

I am planning to have a Catalyst Center but my switches are in a License Reservation mode because my environment is air-gap (no internet connection).

My question are:

1. Can I fully use the DNAC in an air-gap environment?

2. In an event of hardware failure and needs a replacement, how can I remove the license from that defective device and transfer it to the new device before doing the Hardware Replacement Workflow in DNAC?

3. Can I still do SWIM workflow in DNAC for me to be able to upgrade my switches?

4. Can I still do the AI/ML analytics of DNAC if I don't connect it to internet?

5. Will I be able to use the PnP/ZTP feature to onboard switches?

Thank you

[Torbjørn]

Hi @fatalXerror,

1. Yes, see the following deployment guide: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/cloud-systems-management/network-automation-and-management/dna-center/air_gap_deployment_guide/b_air_gap_deployment_guide/m_23xx_to_235x.html
2. Not sure about this one, I don't believe it would be an issue. I will ask a colleague who's more experienced in air-gapped deployments and get back to you.
3. Yes, you will just have to upload images manually
4. You unfortunately won't be able to use any off-box functionality like Cisco AI Analytics
5. Yes, this doesn't involve any other components than the Catalyst Center and your device.