Brand: Cisco · SKU: DN2-HW-APL · MPN: DN2-HW-APL · Category: Components
Cisco DNA Center is the powerful network controller and management dashboard at the heart of Cisco's Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA). It provides a single dashboard for every fundamental management task to simplify running your network. This second-generation hardware appliance features a 44-core Intel Xeon processor, 256GB of RAM, and extensive storage to handle large-scale enterprise environments. It enables policy-based automation, network assurance through AI/ML analytics, and centralized security management. It allows IT teams to design, provision, and optimize the network from a single interface, significantly reducing operational complexity and improving troubleshooting times. The appliance supports a wide range of Cisco Catalyst switches, routers, and wireless access points, acting as the brain of the SD-Access (Software-Defined Access) solution.
| Memory | 256 GB DDR4 RAM |
|---|---|
| Storage | 2 x 480 GB SSD (Boot), 9.6 TB HDD Total (Storage) |
| Processor | 44-Core (2 x 2.1 GHz Intel Xeon Silver 4112 or similar) |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-mountable |
| Licensing Tiers | Cisco DNA Essentials, Cisco DNA Advantage, Cisco DNA Premier |
| Network Interfaces | 2 x 10/25-Gbps SFP28 ports, 2 x 10-Gbps RJ-45 ports |
| Warranty | 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty |
| Weight | 35 lbs |
| Dimensions | 17.45 x 29.0 x 1.7 in |
Cisco DNA Center is an open, extensible center for network automation and assurance. It helps IT departments move from manual configurations to automated, intent-based networking.
Yes, this Cisco DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2) - 44 Core (DN2-HW-APL) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2) - 44 Core includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
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