Cisco Extensible Network Controller - license - 10 switches, 2 instances - with Cisco Monitor Manager

Cisco XNC, which is based on OpenDaylight, addresses the evolving network requirements by providing automation and orchestration of the network fabric, and by allowing dynamic, application-based configuration of networks and services. With Cisco XNC, Cisco introduces programmability functions into the platform and software-defined networking (SDN). SDN is an approach to programmable networks that separates and abstracts some of the control-plane functions from the network devices and places them in a centralized controller. Cisco XNC is built for extensibility using the Java Open Services Gateway initiative (OSGi) application framework. This framework provides the flexibility needed for Cisco and Cisco partners and customers to extend the functions of the controller based on business needs. Cisco XNC also provides robust northbound Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs for business applications to access and program policies.