DNAC recommended version

[TRGDD]

Hi All,

I would like to know Cisco recommended version for DN1-HW-APL . Also i would like to understand how to check recommended version like other devices 

[willwetherman]

Hi @TRGDD 

Please see the DNA Center Compatibility Matrix Tool for a list of supported devices and features along with DNAC and device recommended versions.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/dna-center/products-device-support-tables-list.html 

Also just to note - from my understanding, the first-generation appliance DN1-HW-APL has the same performance and capacity specifications as the newer entry-level second-generation appliance DN2-HW-APL. The only difference is that the second-generation appliance is based on the newer Cisco UCS M5 series servers. As a result, the generation of appliance does not currently have an impact on the recommended or supported version of DNAC.

Hope that this helps 

[rasmus.elmholt]

This is the recommendation for SDA deployents, but what about the recommendations for non-SDA?

[Arne Bier]

@TRGDD 

My recommendation is to keep updating - it just gets better all the time. I am using a Gen1 appliance and I can't wait for DNAC 2.1 to be released. I had a quick test-drive of 2.1 in the Cisco dCloud (it's open to anyone with a CCO ID) - it's amazing. And the weird part is that it feels much faster than the appliance I have in my own network, (just one hop away) - I connected to the DNAC hosted in the Singapore dCloud  - have a go. I think you'll be amazed

[Mike.Cifelli]

I agree with @Arne Bier that your best bet is to continue to upgrade.  The suggested release as of today is 1.3.3.7.  A few things to note, if you reach out to your rep you can fill out a DNAC latest release access form to work on getting early access to 2.x.  Also, one of my customers actually just procured gen 2 appliances since the gen 1 have EOL on radar (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/cloud-systems-management/dna-center/eos-eol-notice-c51-742000.html).  Lastly, you can use this link for compatibility concerns as well: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/software-defined-access/compatibility-matrix.html

HTH!