Upgrade your Catalyst Center

Learn more about the latest release (Version 2.3.7.9), upgrading best practices, and key resources to assist in your Catalyst Center upgrade.

Expanded support and visibility with Catalyst Center version 2.3.7.7 (now a recommended release) Star

Unlock key new features and functionality introduced in the latest release

  • The Event Analytics - Preview dashboard gives a view of analytics and insights data for syslog messages and different types of network events.
  • New Client latency stats have been added to the Client360 page, helping you debug and correlate Client connectivity and slowness issues.
  • ICAP-OTA Sniffer (AP 360) allows you to easily switch your Access Point to packet sniffer mode from the Catalyst Center GUI, making troubleshooting your wireless network easier.
  • C9800 Day-0 onboarding template support allows you to employ templates within the Plug and Play Claim workflow for wireless controllers.
  • Configuration visibility and control now provides an enhanced process for visualizing and confirming configuration changes made via Catalyst Center by providing exact command-line interface for all pre- and post-provisioning operations.
  • Generic MIB2 device visibility provides a set of visibility capabilities for a multi-vendor network, letting you inventory your entire network infrastructure via a single solution.
  • Catalyst Center is now available as a Virtual Appliance on VMWare ESXi, providing an improved time to value and flexibility for deployment.
  • The new Launcher app allows you to auto-deploy the OVA and Catalyst Center.

Prepare for your upgrade to Catalyst Center version 2.3.7.7

Review these key best practices to prepare for your Catalyst Center upgrade. These steps should be taken 5-7 days before your upgrade.

Run an AURA check

The AURA tool automatically checks the health of your Catalyst Center appliance and creates an easy to read report on any issues that may cause problems when performing an upgrade.

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Create a backup of your Catalyst Center database

In the unlikely event an upgrade fails, a full system backup will ensure you do not lose any operational and production data.

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Check the Compatibility Matrix

Check the Compatibility Matrix to ensure network devices and integrations are supported for all features as you upgrade your Catalyst Center.

View the Compatability Matrix for SD-Access

How much time does it take to upgrade?

Plan your upgrade with these time estimates based on your current version.

Virtual events

Q&A live with Cisco experts to discover tips and best practices for your upgrade.

Resources

Catalyst Center Upgrade Guide

Release Notes for Catalyst Center, Release 2.3.7.7

Catalyst Center Virtual Appliance Ordering Guide

View Catalyst Center guided resources

Cisco Community

Engage in Community

Explore some of the new features of Catalyst Center version 2.3.7.7 and access key resources to plan and execute your upgrade.

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