One platform makes it easy
Simplest way to manage Cisco Nexus networks
Gain visibility that frees you to do what you need, where and when you need to do it.
Configure with ease
Automate the provisioning of your data center and cloud network infrastructure using consistent configurations and security policies, with full lifecycle management and infrastructure as code (IaC) integrations.
Minimize risk and downtime
Evolve how you operate and troubleshoot your networks with best-in-class network tools. Maximize network telemetry through smart analytics.
Greater data center sustainability
Achieve more energy-efficient data centers, by understanding energy consumption, emissions, and costs.
Nexus Dashboard platform services
Unlock more value with Nexus Dashboard integrations
Nexus Dashboard is included with every Cisco Nexus 9000 tiered license
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Essentials
The license for a single automated network provisioning (Controller) and basic device and network monitoring (Insights). You can upgrade to full Insights functionality with the Day-2 Operations add-on.
Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS networks
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Advantage
This license includes everything from Essentials, plus centralized configuration and automated interconnect for multiple data centers and clouds (Orchestrator), plus device network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Insights). Upgrade with an optional Day-2 Operations add-on to get full Insights functionality.
Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS networks
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Day-2 Operations add-on
Add full Insights and orchestration capabilities to your Advantage or Essentials license to maximize telemetry and predict risk and downtime with analytics based on rich network data.
Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS networks
Recommended
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Premier
The ideal option maximizes insights and predicts risk and downtime with network analytics for multiple data centers and/or cloud networks. Includes all Advantage features, plus full Insights functionality. No add-ons needed.
Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS networks
