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, with full lifecycle management and infrastructure as code (IaC).
Minimize risk and downtime
Know in a glance that your applications are running at their best.
Greater data center sustainability
Achieve more energy-efficient data centers, forecast energy consumption, emissions, and costs.
Unlock more value with solution integrations
Easy-to-use Nexus Dashboard services
Nexus Dashboard is included with every Cisco Nexus 9000 tiered license
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Essentials
The license for a single data center network with automated network provisioning as well as basic device and network monitoring. You can upgrade to multiple data centers and add insights with the optional 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, plus device network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Upgrade with an optional Day-2 Operations add-on to get full network insights.
Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS networks
Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN)
Day-2 Operations add-on
Add premier network insights and orchestration capabilities to your Advantage or Essentials license to maximize insights and predict risk and downtime with network analytics based on rich telemetry.
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 those in the Day-2 Operations suite. No add-ons needed.
Supports Cisco ACI, NDFC, and NX-OS networks
