07-29-2019 02:00 PM - edited 07-29-2019 04:24 PM
Hi there,
It is my understanding that DNA Center is an option while deploying Cat 9Ks network and IOS XE CLI is still around and since I got the perpetual Advantage license with the switch it should not stop anytime when the 3 year forced DNA subscription finished. Please let me know if I am mistaken anywhere above as for the time being I see no justifiable advantage on spending another ~$120K on a cluster of DNA Centers. I need these 9Ks only for regular campus network, which I was able to manage via CLI for all my life.
07-29-2019 02:27 PM
DNA Center is optional. Also I don't think Network Advantage license comes with DNA subscription. DNA subscription is different and comes in 3 flavors: DNA Essentials, DNA Advantage and DNA Premier
07-29-2019 04:26 PM
07-30-2019 06:24 AM
I don't think you're required to buy DNA term license. You just need to order the Cat9K switch using the right part number. For example,
C9500-40X-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500 40-port 10G switch, NW Adv. License |
You need to have a conversation with your channel partner who would guide you.
08-01-2019 10:13 AM
It's true, that we are all very comfortable with Cisco CLI, but DNA Center has some features you should at least watch some training about. https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/products/cloud-systems-management/dna-center/getting-started.html
-Tired of logging into 10 different devices to track down a problem? DNA Center will aggregate and analyze all the data across devices to tell you where the problem is. Should cut troubleshooting time down by at least half in many cases.
-How do you manage software consistency across your network devices? Software Image Management built into DNA Center allows you to easily monitor and upgrade devices that are out of compliance.
-Need to deploy a batch of new switches? DNA makes it easy to configure these with Plug and Play, using configuration templates, which make configuration errors far less likely.
After 15 years of experience, I felt the same way you did about the CLI, but I forced myself to research and get hands on with DNA Center. I have been very impressed with how much easier it is to manage a network with these features.
08-28-2019 10:18 PM
Hi Ninja,
Good day . Kindly find the link where in you can find the details
Regards
Ananth
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