The Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) offers a comprehensive solution for managing Cisco NX-OS switches in hybrid-cloud environments, providing automation, visibility, and consistent operations. Designed to simplify and enhance data center management, NDFC integrates with Cisco Nexus Dashboard to streamline network connectivity, reduce deployment times, and ensure seamless transitions with minimal disruptions. Its modular architecture, new user interface, and support for non-Nexus OS platforms make it a robust tool for LAN, SAN, and IP Fabric for Media management. Additionally, NDFC enhances fabric reliability, automates workflows, and supports cloud connectivity with AWS and Microsoft Azure, making it ideal for businesses adapting to increasingly complex digital environments.
The pricing for Cisco Data Center Network Manager is considered expensive compared to other vendors on the market. However, customers find value in the solution and believe that the pricing is justified due to the use cases and the confidence they have in Cisco's implementation.
The licensing cost is also on the higher side, but it is transparent and not complex. Customers mention that they do not need to pay for the DCNM license separately as it is included when purchasing Nexus switches.
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (Formerly DCNM) was previously known as Cisco Data Center Network Manager.
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