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Cisco DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2) - 112 Core, 768GB RAM, RAID

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: DN2-HW-APL-XL UPC#: 889728169912
  • DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2)
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  • Dual Intel Xeon 8176 processors at 2.1 GHz
  • 768 GB DDR4 SDRAM in DIMM 288-pin configuration
  • High-capacity storage with 2 x 3.8 TB and 16 x 1.9 TB 2.5" drives
  • RAID support for levels 0, 1, and 10
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with multiple RJ-45 ports
  • Hot-plug 1600W power supply with redundancy and wide AC voltage support

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Key Benefits

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  • High-performance multicore processing and 768 GB RAM support scalable orchestration across enterprise networks.
  • Reliable storage architecture with RAID and SSDs maximizes uptime and data protection for critical network operations.
  • Comprehensive connectivity and TAA compliance make it suitable for deployment in government and regulated environments.

Product Overview

The Cisco DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2) is a 4U rack-mountable network management system powered by dual Intel Xeon 8176 CPUs and 768 GB DDR4 RAM. Its robust storage capacity includes dual 3.8 TB drives and sixteen 1.9 TB drives, with RAID 0/1/10 support for high availability. Connectivity is ensured via 10 Gigabit Ethernet and multiple I/O options, including USB 3.0 and RS-232. The appliance features redundant, hot-swappable 1600W power supplies and maintains TAA compliance, making it suitable for regulated sectors. Its comprehensive feature set makes it ideal for managing large enterprise networks with greater efficiency and reduced operational overhead.

Specifications

Product Overview
Type Network management appliance
Manufacturer Cisco
Model DN2-HW-APL-XL
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 4U
Rack Height Units 4U
Processor 2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8176, 2.1 GHz
Number of Cores 112 total cores (56 per CPU)
Memory (RAM) 768 GB DDR4 SDRAM, DIMM 288-pin
Storage 2 x 3.8 TB SSD + 16 x 1.9 TB SSD (2.5")
Additional Storage 2 x 480 GB SSD (included accessories)
RAID Support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
Power Supply Type Internal, hot-swappable
Power Redundancy Yes
Number of Power Supplies 2 (redundant)
Power Provided 1600 W
Power Requirements AC 100 - 240 V (50 - 60 Hz)
UPC 889728169912

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x H x D) 23.5 in x 7.9 in x 5 in
Weight
Minimum Operating Temperature 41 °F (5 °C)
Maximum Operating Temperature 95 °F (35 °C)
Operating Humidity Range 10% - 90% non-condensing

Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Cisco DNA Center centralized controller
License Model Cisco DNA software subscription (purchased separately)
License Included No

Interfaces
Networking Protocol 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Management Port 1 x 1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Data Ports 2 x 10GBase-T (RJ-45)
Additional Network Ports 2 x 10Gb Ethernet (RJ-45)
Console Port 1 x RS-232 (RJ-45)
Video Output 1 x VGA (DB-15)
KVM Port 1 x dedicated KVM port
USB Ports 2 x USB 3.0

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance
Certifications

Advanced Security Features
Security Functions Policy-based automation, network segmentation, encrypted traffic analytics
Malware Detection Integrated with Cisco security architecture
Adaptive Threat Intelligence Supported via Cisco Talos integration
Compliance Monitoring Integrated with network compliance policies
Identity & Access Control Integrated with Cisco ISE