Cisco Catalyst 8000V Router (Controller Mode)

Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software Data Sheet

Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing Ordering Guide

Licensing Options

• BYOL

Deployment Types

• Single Device
• Redundant Devices

Connectivity Options

• With a Public IP Address

Device Details

	2 Cores	4 Cores	6 Cores	8 Cores	16 Cores
Memory	8 GB	8 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Software Package	DNA Essentials DNA Advantage DNA Premier
Virtual Data Interfaces Supported (Default/Max)	10 / 24
System Reserved Interfaces	GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH)
Access Methods	HTTPS (Web Console) vManage
Image Version	See Available Image Versions
Restricted CLI Commands	None

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for deploying Cisco Catalyst 8000V in the SD-WAN Controller mode are:

1. Cisco.com log in credentials.
2. The appropriate DNA licenses from Cisco.com to provision and operate the Catalyst 8000V device. This license is installed in vManage, not Equinix.
3. Your Cisco vManage software (controller) should be running and operational (not managed by Equinix).

Generate a Bootstrap Configuration File

1. Sign into the Cisco vManage SD-WAN Controller.

2. Locate the SD-WAN edge device in the controller.

3. On the Cisco vManage menu, select Configuration > Devices.

4. Select the logical C8000V SD-WAN you are using for your new Network Edge device and click the ellipsis and select Generate Bootstrap Configuration.

   

   Remarque

   A chassis number for your C8000V is populated by syncing your Smart Account on SD-WAN Manager after your license is deposited to your Smart Account. Select any unused chassis number to generate the bootstrap file. It is important to follow Step 4 above before creating a profile.

5. In the Generate Bootstrap Configuration box, select Cloud-Init and click OK. Selecting Include Default Root Certificate is optional.

   

   The Generate Bootstrap Configuration box displays the bootstrap configuration, including the OTP token for the license, vBond address, UUID, and organization information.

6. Click Download in the Generate Bootstrap Configuration box to save a copy of the bootstrap configuration.

7. Validate your bootstrap file content to ensure that no extra information is included. The example below shows the valid format and attributes allowed in the cloud-init file to be uploaded in the C8000V device creation workflow.

   

   Remarque

   This is an example of a cloud-init file. Use the file downloaded from vManage and do not modify it. For the most up-to-date documentation on the bootstrap generation, see Bootstrap Process for Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-Hosted Devices.

8. While specifying your Device Details, you will upload the device configuration file.