Cisco Catalyst Center
6.2#5 in microsegmentation softwareWebAPILinuxmacOS
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StorMagic SvHCI
6.0#4 in hyperconverged infrastructure (hci) solutionsFrom $2,049 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Cisco Catalyst Center | StorMagic SvHCI |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | SvHCI supports agent-based backup using third-party backup software and documents integrations with Veeam, Acronis, and Commvault. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | StorMagic says SvHCI is a closed system despite being based on open-source software, to provide extra security. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | The subscription includes StorMagic 24/7 Platinum support for the software stack. |
Cisco Catalyst Center plans
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
StorMagic SvHCI plans
- SvHCI subscription$2,049 a year
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 StorMagic SvHCI if…
It suits SMBs and edge-computing environments running x86 servers and needing integrated virtualization, storage, networking, and management. Two-node deployments suit users requiring synchronous high availability.