# Cisco Catalyst 8000V Router (Autonomous Mode)
* [Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software At-a-Glance](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/networking/sdwan-routers/catalyst-8000v-edge-software/nb-06-cat-8000v-edge-software-aag-cte-en.html)
* [Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software Data Sheet](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/catalyst-8000v-edge-software/datasheet-c78-744101.html)
* [Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing Ordering Guide](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/software/one-wan-subscription/guide-c07-740642.html)
**Deployment Types**
* Single Device
* Redundant Devices
**Licensing Options**
* [Bring Your Own License](#bring-your-own-license)
* [Subscription](#cisco-catalyst-8000v-subscriptions)
**Connectivity Options**
* With a Public IP Address
* [Without a Public IP Address](#configuring-a-cisco-catalyst-8000v-router-without-an-ip-address)
## Device Details[](#device-details "Direct link to 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 (BYOL) | DNA Essentials
DNA Advantage
DNA Premier | | | | |
| Software Package (Subscription) | DNA Essentials
DNA Advantage | | | | |
| Speed Tier (BYOL) | T0, T1, T2, T3 | | | | |
| Speed Tier (Subscription) | T2 | | T2 and T3 | | |
| Virtual Data Interfaces Supported (Default/Max) | 10 / 24 | | | | |
| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management)
GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) | | | | |
| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) | | | | |
| Image Version | See [Available Image Versions](https://docs.equinix.com/network-edge/vendors-devices/ne-certified-vnfs.md#cisco) | | | | |
| Restricted CLI Commands | None | | | | |
To configure your *Device Details* while [creating a device](https://docs.equinix.com/network-edge/create-devices/create-ne-virtual-devices.md):
* When selecting your *Device Resources*, make sure you have successfully determined the maximum throughput for those resources. Throughput tier options are determined by the device resources.
* Select a Software Package from: DNA Essentials, DNA Advantage, or DNA Premier.
* Enter a *Numeric Throughput* (BYOL only) or select a *Throughput Tier*. You can only make one selection. You cannot enter a **Numeric Throughput** and then select a **Throughput Tier**.
Choosing the wrong throughput can result in experiencing less than optimal throughput for your device. See [Entitled Throughput and Throttling Specifications in the Autonomous Mode (Table 4)](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/C8000V/Configuration/c8000v-installation-configuration-guide/m-available-licenses.html#Cisco_Reference.dita_53146892-9304-4e92-b8b3-ff3f05a3292b) for more information. Tier 4 listed on the table is not supported by Network Edge.
* Applying an ACL template is a mandatory step in the device creation process. If you need to create a template to apply to your device, click Create Access Control List Template. See [Configure Access Controls on Virtual Devices](https://docs.equinix.com/network-edge/access-devices/ne-access-management.md) for more information.
* The image download tool in Network Edge allows you to view and download available software versions for the Cisco Catalyst 8000V (Autonomous Mode) and then upload them to your device in order to upgrade or downgrade it. This tool is for subscription devices with images certified by Equinix.
1. Sign in to the [Equinix Customer Portal](https://portal.equinix.com/ne/new-virtual-device) and navigate to Network Edge.
2. From the *Network Edge* menu, select *Virtual Device Inventory*. Make sure to [switch to the intended Project Name/ID](https://docs.equinix.com/network-edge/iam/ne-context-switcher.md) before proceeding.
3. Locate the Cisco Catalyst 8000 device and click the device name to view the *Virtual Device Details* page.
4. Click **Tools**.
5. In the *Software Version Download* card, click **See Available Versions**.
6. In the **Available Versions** drop-down, select the version you want to download.
7. Click **Start Version Download**.
8. When the download prompt displays, save the file to a location of your choice.
## Bring Your Own License[](#bring-your-own-license "Direct link to Bring Your Own License")
If you are Bringing Your Own License (BYOL), the following device creation steps will apply:
* You can enter your License Token during the device creation process. Once you enter the license token, your virtual device will be provisioned with the license based on the token provided. If you do not provide token information, your virtual device will still be provisioned but you will need to manually register your license with the smart server using your license token after the virtual device is provisioned.
* Alternatively, you can enter your Smart License URL. You must have a valid Cisco account to complete this process. To get a Cisco Smart License token, follow the instructions in the [Cisco documentation](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/licensing/common-licensing-issues/how-to/device-management/lic220943-how-can-i-create-a-token-to-register-my.html).
To get a Cisco Smart License token:
* Sign in to the Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) with your Cisco.com account credentials.
* Locate the *Virtual Accounts* > *Inventory* section to create a new token.
* Your newly created token will appear in the token list. Click the token to see the details and copy the token string.
To register the new token on your device, access the device CLI and enter a command to register your token.
```
license smart register idtoken
```
To verify your token registration enter a command such as:
```
show license status
```
If you encounter any issues or need more detailed steps, see [Cisco DNA Center Administrator Guide](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/dna-center/products-maintenance-guides-list.html) or contact Cisco support.
* You are responsible for obtaining support from Cisco or their partners. If you are subscribing with a license from Equinix Network Edge, you can open a support case with Cisco Technical Assistant Center (TAC) to troubleshoot Cisco IOX-XE software issues or ask Cisco IOX-XE configuration questions from the Network Edge portal. See [Cisco Catalyst 8000V Subscriptions](#cisco-catalyst-8000v-subscriptions) for more information.
## Cisco Catalyst 8000V Subscriptions[](#cisco-catalyst-8000v-subscriptions "Direct link to Cisco Catalyst 8000V Subscriptions")
> **Note**
>
> Devices without a public IP address do not support the Subscription licensing option.
A subscription licensing option for Cisco Catalyst 8000V Autonomous mode is available from the Equinix Network Edge portal. For Cisco VNFs support, refer to the following table to understand when to create a support case directly with Cisco.
| License Type | Equinix | Cisco |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Subscription Through Equinix | For license subscription through Equinix, open Equinix support tickets for issues related to licensing such as license registration. | Open a Cisco TAC case through the Network Edge portal (see the Sections below) for IOX-XE related issues or configuration related questions. Work directly with Cisco TAC without Equinix engagement. |
| BYOL | No support from Equinix for license related issues. | You are responsible for obtaining Cisco support from Cisco or Cisco partners. Contact a Cisco sales representative or partner to purchase a license and support contract. |
For either license, you can open Equinix support tickets for Network Edge infrastructure related issues, including VNF operation, connectivity issues, and Network Edge service issues.
> **Info**
>
> The Catalyst 8000V Autonomous mode subscription licensing option allows you to troubleshoot Cisco 8000V software or configuration issues directly with Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). To do so, a Cisco TAC support case can be submitted from the Network Edge portal, and it is routed directly to the Cisco TAC. If it is determined that there is an Equinix Network Edge infrastructure-related issue, then Equinix will engage in troubleshooting. Equinix Support will not engage in Cisco 8000V software or configuration issues and troubleshooting.
### Open a Cisco TAC Case for Catalyst 8000V Subscription License on Network Edge[](#open-a-cisco-tac-case-for-catalyst-8000v-subscription-license-on-network-edge "Direct link to Open a Cisco TAC Case for Catalyst 8000V Subscription License on Network Edge")
To open a case with Cisco TAC for your Catalyst 8000V Autonomous mode Subscription license:
1. Click the support icon in the top right corner in Network Edge.
2. Click **Open a Support Case**.
3. In the *Select a Product or Service* drop-down, select *Network Edge* and click **Virtual Device**.
4. Click **Existing Device**.
5. Enter the UUID of your virtual device or select your existing Cisco C8000V virtual device with subscription option.
6. In the *Case Type* drop-down, select *Open Cisco TAC Case* to troubleshoot issue directly with Cisco.
7. A prompt will display to redirect you to the *Device Details* page for the C8000V to provide further information. Click **Yes proceed**. A notification displays when a request is submitted successfully.
8. In the **Device Details** page, enter the information requested in the **Cisco TAC Case** box.
9. Click **Request Cisco TAC Case**.
> **Info**
>
> Make sure that you are opening Cisco TAC case for Cisco 8000V IOX-XE software issue OR configuration question. You will be directly working with Cisco TAC without Equinix engagement.
You can also open the Cisco TAC case workflow by clicking **Open Cisco TAC Case** from the **Device Details** page.
1. Select the TAC location first. Use **Global TAC** unless you are in Japan, Korea, or China and need to obtain support from the local TAC in a specific language, In that case, select the appropriate TAC location. The TAC case will be opened in the selected TAC location.
2. For *Case Type*:
* Select **Diagnostic and Troubleshoot** if you are seeing Cisco IOX-XE software issue and need to troubleshoot with Cisco TAC.
* Select **Question** if you need assistance with Cisco 8000V IOX-XE configuration questions.
3. Enter your **Contact Name** to be used to open a case with Cisco TAC.
4. Enter your Contact Email address. This will be the main email address used to exchange communication with Cisco TAC.
5. Provide a brief problem description for this TAC case. You can provide more details after the case is opened.
6. Select **I acknowledge and open a Cisco TAC case**.
7. Click **Request Cisco TAC Case** to initiate TAC case process. You will receive an email to confirm the request. The Cisco TAC case will be opened, and you will be working with Cisco TAC engineers.
## Configuring a Cisco Catalyst 8000V Router Without an IP Address[](#configuring-a-cisco-catalyst-8000v-router-without-an-ip-address "Direct link to Configuring a Cisco Catalyst 8000V Router Without an IP Address")
> **Note**
>
> Devices without a public IP address do not support the Subscription licensing option.
If you create your Catalyst 8000V Router (Autonomous Mode) **Without an Equinix Public IP Address**, the VNF is provisioned without any public IP addresses on the WAN or Management interface.
When entering the **Device Details**, select one of the following IP address options:
* DHCP - a network management protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses.
* Static IP Address - enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
* NO IP Address - an IP address will not be assigned.
## Enable Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Mode[](#enable-federal-information-processing-standards-fips-mode "Direct link to Enable Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Mode")
By default, FIPS mode is not enabled on Cisco Catalyst 8000V devices, so you need to enable it manually.
To enable FIPS Mode on Catalyst 8000V:
1. Configure `platform ipsec fips-mode`.
```
C8000V#conf t
>
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
C8000V-FIPS(config)#platform ipsec fips-mode
Enable FIPS mode will take effect after reboot!
```
2. Save the configurations.
```
C8000V#copy running-config startup-config
>
Destination filename [startup-config]?
Building configuration...
[OK]
```
3. Reload the router.
```
C8000V#reload
>
Proceed with reload? [confirm]
```
4. Verify that FIPS mode is enabled after the router is online.
```
C8000V-#show running-config | inc fips
>
platform ipsec fips-mode
```
For more information, see [the Cisco documentation](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/iosxr/cisco8000/security/78x/b-system-security-cg-cisco8000-78x/configuring-fips-mode.html).