Cisco SD-Routing FAQ
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A. Cisco SD-Routing (short for software-defined routing) is an enhanced solution that enables following capabilities for routing devices:
● Secure and automated device onboarding workflow
● Device-level and network-wide monitoring
● Troubleshooting
● Automated device software image management workflow
SD-Routing will also introduce in future phases:
● Software-defined security policy workflows
● Software-defined cloud integration workflows
Q. What is value proposition of SD-Routing?
A. SD-Routing provides immense benefits for our customers by:
● Providing unified management for Catalyst SD-WAN and Catalyst Routing, thus reducing OpEX and also simplifying migration towards SD-WAN
● Simplifying and automating day to day operational tasks such as device software image upgrade
● Setting up future pathway to leverage innovative features such as cloud and security integration in routing deployment
Q. Can SD-Routing coexist with SD-WAN?
A. Yes, the same set of controllers can be used to manage both SD-WAN and SD-Routing environments.
Q. Is SD-Routing another mode like Autonomous mode and Controller mode on Cisco IOS
® XE routing devices?
A. SD-Routing is an operating environment whereby a traditional router operating in Autonomous mode can be fully managed by Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager. SD-Routing provides add-on capabilities on top of Autonomous mode.
Q. Which routing platforms will be supported with SD-Routing?
A. The Cisco Catalyst
™ 8000 Edge Platforms Family, Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs), Cisco 1000 Series ISRs, and Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1001-HX and ASR 1002-HX models only) are currently supported with SD-Routing.
Q. Which controllers are required for SD-Routing?
A. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager (formerly known as vManage) and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Validator (formerly known as vBond) are required for SD-Routing. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller (formerly known as vSmart) is not required for SD-Routing.
Q. What are the software versions required for SD-Routing?
A. SD-Routing requires IOS-XE 17.12 or higher and the controllers version 20.12 or higher.
Q. I have a Catalyst SD-WAN fabric already deployed. What are the license requirements for adding SD-Routing device to my existing SD-WAN fabric?
A. Cisco DNA is required for adding SD-Routing-capable devices into an existing SD-WAN environment with on-premises controllers.
Q. I have a Catalyst 8200, 8300, or 8500 Series Edge Platform operating in autonomous mode with an active Cisco DNA subscription. Am I entitled to SD-Routing with on-premises controllers?
A. Yes. An active Cisco DNA subscription provides entitlement for SD-Routing (for the remaining term) with on-premises controllers.
Q. Is SD-Routing available with cloud-delivered controllers?
A. SD-Routing is going to be made available with cloud-delivered controllers in near future.
Q. Is SD-Routing supported with multi-tenant controllers?
A. Yes, SD-Routing is supported with multi-tenant controllers.
Q. Is SD-Routing capability available perpetually?
A. SD-Routing will be available through term-based subscription, for example, Cisco DNA.
Q. Where can I find configuration guide for SD-Routing?
A. The configuration guide for SD-Routing is available at
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/cloud_edge/c8300/software_config/cat8300swcfg-xe-17-book/managing-the-device-using-vmanage.html.
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