Brand: Cisco · SKU: DN2-HW-APL-L · MPN: DN2-HW-APL-L · Category: Components
The Cisco DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2) - 56 Core (DN2-HW-APL-L) is a high-performance network management hardware platform designed to power the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA). It serves as the centralized controller for intent-based networking, providing automation, assurance, and security across your enterprise network. This second-generation appliance is built on the Cisco UCS M5 server platform, featuring dual 28-core Intel Xeon processors (56 cores total) and 384GB of RAM to handle large-scale network environments. It supports advanced features like zero-touch provisioning, AI-driven network analytics, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), enabling IT teams to manage complex networks with greater efficiency and visibility.
| Memory | 384 GB DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Storage | High-performance SSD/HDD RAID configuration |
| Security | TPM 2.0 |
| Processor | 2 x Intel Xeon 28-Core (56 Cores Total) |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Power Supply | Dual 770W 80 PLUS Platinum Redundant Power Supplies |
| Network Interfaces | 2 x 10GbE SFP+, 2 x 10GBase-T |
| Warranty | 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty |
| Weight | 42.45 lbs |
| Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 15.3 in |
Cisco DNA Center is the foundational controller and management dashboard for Cisco Digital Network Architecture. The DN2-HW-APL-L appliance provides the computational power necessary to run the DNA Center software, offering a single pane of glass for management, automation, and assurance. It is optimized for medium to large enterprise deployments requiring high availability and extensive telemetry processing.
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Yes, this Cisco DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2) - 56 Core (DN2-HW-APL-L) 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) - 56 Core includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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