License requirements for various Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN fabric configurations

Updated: July 30, 2026

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Lists the license requirements for different Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN fabric types in certified and non-certified environments.

This reference provides license requirements for different Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN fabric types in certified and non-certified environments, covering both the first fabric associated with the Smart Account and additional fabrics.

First fabric

Table 1. License requirements for the first fabric associated with the smart account
For these requirements...		Here's what you need...
SD-WAN fabric type	Certified environment?	SD-WAN Control Components SKUs ¹	Device licenses²	Comments
Cisco SD-WAN Cloud	No	No SKU requirements	Each device requires a DNA-C license.
Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro³	No	Contact your Cisco Sales representative or channel partner for assistance.	Each device requires a DNA-C license.	Contact your Cisco Sales representative to determine if your network specifications require a Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro fabric.
Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro³	Yes	Contact your Cisco Sales representative or channel partner for assistance.	Each device requires a DNA-C license.	In a certified environment, a Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro fabric is required.

¹ Refer to the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Control Components Ordering Guide.

² Refer to the Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing Ordering Guide for information about ordering DNA-C licenses.

³ Setting up a Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro fabric requires opening a TAC case with the Cloud Infra Team.

Additional fabrics

Table 2. **License requirements for the second or subsequent fabrics associated with the Smart Account**
For these requirements...		Here's what you need...
SD-WAN fabric type	Certified environment?	SD-WAN Control Components SKUs⁴	Device licenses⁵	Comments
Cisco SD-WAN Cloud	No	No SKU requirements	Each device requires a DNA-C license.
Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro⁶	No	Contact your Cisco Sales representative or channel partner for assistance.	Each device requires a DNA-C license.	Contact your Cisco Sales representative to determine if your network specifications require a Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro fabric.
Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro⁶	Yes	An SD-WAN Control Components license is required.	Each device requires a DNA-C license.	In a certified environment, a Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro fabric is required.

⁴ Refer to the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Control Components Ordering Guide.

⁵ Refer to the Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing Ordering Guide for information about ordering DNA-C licenses.

⁶ Setting up a Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Pro fabric requires opening a TAC case with the Cloud Infra Team.

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