Cisco Catalyst Center
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What both publish
| Fact | Cisco Catalyst Center | ONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | µONOS is composed of microservices deployable on cloud and data-center infrastructure using Kubernetes, with Docker images and Helm charts listed as deployment tools. |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | ONOS provides the control plane for software-defined networks, managing network components and running software modules that provide communication services. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | The project wiki describes a Security Mode feature intended to restrict application access to northbound APIs. |
Cisco Catalyst Center plans
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
ONOS plans
- ONOSFree
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 ONOS if…
ONOS is intended for teams managing software-defined service-provider networks. Its documented uses also include data-center and campus networks.