Item: Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
Rating: 10
Author: Nasir Shaikh

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have 50 of our bigger sites ready for Cisco SD-Access. We finished refreshing the hardware to various models of the 9500 and 9300 Series. We have DNA-C running in EMEA, AMEC, and APAC, with full ISE integration. We have migrated a site of 4500 users to SD-Access (in one weekend) and have implemented two greenfield sites--one with a couple of thousand users and one small site with 60 users.

The site operations managers are thrilled with the Assurance module, and, after a period of learning along with Cisco, our management is happy with the visibility DNA-C offers.

Pros and Cons

Enhanced user experience
Better manageability

Better functionality with ISE
Better documentation of all the config that DNA-C adds to the on-boarded devices

Return on Investment

Investment made last year and ROI already showing, because we combined it with our hardware refresh.

Support Rating

I think we got great support from Cisco. We started on this journey with Cisco as a partner and not just a vendor.

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

I think Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) is suited for most types of sites and for most organizations.
Only when there is too much variation in the types of sites and their requirements might Cisco SD-Access be less valuable.

Happy with Cisco SD-Access

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)