Key Features

Auto-Discovery & Topology Mapping – Quickly discovers devices and generates detailed network diagrams and inventory reports.

Multi-Site Management – Manage multiple networks and customers with ease from a central dashboard.

Customizable Monitoring Dashboard – View real-time performance metrics, and receive alerts on device downtime and critical events.

Centralized Configuration – Manage VLANs, wireless networks, and Ethernet switching from a single interface.

Automated Firmware Updates – Receive notifications and apply updates to ensure devices are always current.

Lifecycle & Maintenance Reporting – Access warranty, maintenance, and end-of-life insights, plus wireless performance reports.

Troubleshooting Tools – Includes remote access, diagnostic archives (Network Show Tech), and built-in support utilities.

Specifications
Management Protocols

Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)

Link-Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)

Multicast DNS/DNS-SD (Bonjour)

RESTCONF

SNMP

Virtualization Formats

Open Virtualization Format Archive (OVA)

Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Machine Archive

Amazon Machine Image (AMI) (via AWS Marketplace)

Dashboard System Requirements

Hypervisor Support: Microsoft Hyper-V, Oracle VirtualBox, VMware ESXi/Fusion/Workstation, AWS
OS Support: Ubuntu Linux 16.04.x

CPU:

2 vCPUs for up to 300 devices

12 vCPUs for up to 2500 devices

Memory:

4GB for up to 300 devices

24GB for up to 2500 devices

Disk Space: 60GB

Supported Browsers: Safari (macOS), Chrome, Edge, Firefox

Probe System Requirements

Hypervisor Support: Microsoft Hyper-V, Oracle VirtualBox, VMware ESXi/Fusion/Workstation
OS Support: Ubuntu Linux 16.04.x, Raspbian Buster Linux

CPU: 1 vCPU (64-bit Intel) or Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+/4 Model B

Memory: 512MB

Disk Space: 5GB

Supported Browsers: Safari (macOS), Chrome, Edge, Firefox

Embedded Probe:

Some Cisco Business devices include the probe application in firmware. Check the Cisco Business Dashboard Device Support List for compatibility.

Direct Device Management:

Certain devices can be managed directly without a probe (refer to product documentation).

Network Device Support

For the full list of compatible devices, see the Cisco Business Dashboard – Device Support List.