Cisco Catalyst Center
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What both publish
| Fact | Cisco Catalyst Center | Netris |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | It supports network discovery, zero-touch provisioning, software image management, configuration compliance checks, and remediation. | Netris says its algorithms configure VRFs, VXLANs, BGP, and other network settings, with closed-loop assurance. |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | The Netris Controller runs in the customer’s environment on dedicated bare-metal hosts, with a minimum of three nodes. |
| Founded | 1984 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Santa Clara, California, USA |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | The controller works with external systems including Kubernetes and Terraform, and Netris documents an NVIDIA UFM integration for InfiniBand. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | Netris documents hardware-enforced tenant isolation using mechanisms including VRFs, VXLANs, ACLs, InfiniBand PKeys, and NVLink fabric partitions. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | Support is offered by subscription to companies with active licenses and subscriptions; urgent ticket response is listed as one hour, 24×7. |
Cisco Catalyst Center plans
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Netris plans
- NetrisPriced on request
Pick Cisco Catalyst Center if…
It suits enterprise network teams that need centralized operations, automation, and assurance across managed devices. Teams should be prepared for substantial virtual-appliance requirements and subscription-based licensing.
Pick Netris if…
Netris suits AI infrastructure operators managing multi-tenant networks across specialized and conventional networking environments. Its on-premises controller and three-node minimum are relevant considerations for deployment.