04-03-2024 07:09 AM
Hi community,
I will really appreciate if you can confirm that DNA can integrate 3rd party devices (switches) via API REST to be "manageable" by DNA Center with reasonable limitations. If you can provide documentation it will be wonderful!
Thanks all!
04-03-2024 07:31 AM
It used to be Catalyst Cente (DNA Center) used a Software Development Kit (SDK) for multivendor support. This SDK helped developers create "device packs" specifically for third-party devices. The device pack translates how DNA Center communicates with the device's southbound protocols. https://github.com/cisco-en-programmability/dnacentersdk
However i read here https://community.cisco.com/t5/networking-knowledge-base/faq-catalyst-center-third-party-device-visibility/ta-p/4910315#toc-hId--2117898411
Support for the Multivendor SDK has been deprecated
Hope this helps.
04-03-2024 04:34 PM
@darwintovar wrote:
DNA can integrate 3rd party devices (switches) via API REST to be "manageable" by DNA Center with reasonable limitations.
No, it will not.
04-09-2024 11:15 AM - edited 04-17-2024 05:35 AM
Please find more information about third party devices support here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/cloud-systems-management/network-automation-and-management/catalyst-center/2-3-7/user_guide/b_cisco_catalyst_center_user_guide_237.html, search for third party devices.
Be aware the devices are managed by Catalyst Center using SNMP, not REST APIs.
04-09-2024 03:26 PM - edited 04-09-2024 03:47 PM
Link is a 404 for us non-Cisco staff.
I think this is a public-facing link: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/cloud-systems-management/network-automation-and-management/dna-center/2-3-7/user_guide/b_cisco_dna_center_ug_2_3_7.pdf
I am going to try and see if I can configure an End-of-Support Cisco kit, like a 3750/3750G/3750E/3750X, as a "third party device".
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