Hardware Compatibility Matrix

This compatibility matrix shows supported switches that can be onboarded as Policy Enforcement Points (Virtual Edge Nodes) as well as switches that can host our Virtual Edge Container. The matrix also details firewalls that support integration with Elisity Cloud Control Center. 

 

Switches That Support Hosting Virtual Edge Container

Cisco

Model Minimum Recommended IOS Code
Catalyst 9300 Series 17.9.4
Catalyst 9300X Series 17.15.1
Catalyst 9300L Series 17.9.4
Catalyst 9300LM Series * 17.9.4
Catalyst 9400 Series 17.9.4
 
* Application hosting on C9300LM switches is supported only with SSD-240G on the USB Type A port on the front panel of the switch. Refer to Cisco documentation for details.
Please review the Switch Hosted Deployment Guide to learn more about SSD requirements for deploying Virtual Edge hosted by a switch.

 

Switches Supported as Virtual Edge Nodes for Policy Enforcement

Cisco

Model Minimum Recommended IOS Code
Catalyst 9200 Series 16.10.1
Catalyst 9200CX Series 16.10.1
Catalyst 9200L Series 16.10.1
Catalyst 9300 Series 16.10.1
Catalyst 9300X Series 17.15.1
Catalyst 9300L Series 16.11.1
Catalyst 9350 Series 17.18.1
Catalyst 9400 Series 16.10.1
Catalyst 9500 Series * 16.10.1
Catalyst 9600 Series * 16.10.1
Catalyst 3850 Series 3.07.05E
Catalyst 3650 Series 3.07.05E
Catalyst IE3400 Series 17.9.4
Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller 17.9.4 **

Cisco Notes:

  • The recommended IOS code listed for each switch in the above chart is based on Elisity QA testing. Older versions of code may still operate with potential caveats.
  • Any switch on the list above can be onboarded to any Elisity Virtual Edge (either Hypervisor-Hosted Virtual Edge or Switch-Hosted Virtual Edge)
  • Cisco StackWise Virtual is supported.
  • Elisity recommends onboarding access layer infrastructure as Virtual Edge Nodes (VENs - policy enforcement points), however some environments may not have supported switches deployed at the access layer. In these scenarios, aggregation layer switches can be onboarded as VENs and offer many of the same benefits. For See this guide for design details. 
  • * Catalyst 9500X and 9600X is not supported for Flow Telemetry collection. 
  • ** 17.9.4 on the 9800 WLC is minimum supported - Cisco IOS XE 17.15.4 or newer is recommended to support Intra-SSID/VLAN enforcement.

 

Arista

Model Min EOS Code
CCS-720XP-48Y6-F 4.30.3M
CCS-720XP-48ZC2-F 4.30.3M
CCS-720XP-96ZC2 4.30.3M
CCS-720DP (48S) 4.30.3M
CCS-722XPM-48ZY8 4.30.3M
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 4.30.3M
DCS-7010TX-48 4.30.3M
CCS-720DF* 4.30.3M
CCS-720DT*
(excluding CCS-720DT-24S)
4.30.3M
CCS-750* 4.30.3M
CCS-755* 4.30.3M
DCS-7010TX* 4.30.3M
DCS-7050CX3* 4.30.3M
DCS-7050SX3* 4.30.3M
DCS-7050TX3* 4.30.3M
DCS-7300X3* 4.30.3M
7500R3* **
(TCAM profile req.)
N/A
7800R* **
(TCAM profile req.)
N/A
7280R3* **
(TCAM profile req.)
N/A

 

Arista Notes:

* The switch vendor supports the functionality (on the specified switch for the specified minimum code version) which Elisity requires enable telemetry and enforce policy. Hardware labeled with * has not been tested/validated by Elisity.

** The switch requires a specific TCAM template for MSS to function and is validated for lab use only. It is not recommended for production deployment.

Please refer to the Onboarding Arista Switches as a Virtual Edge Node article for caveats.


 

Juniper

Model Minimum JunOS Code
EX4100 22.4R1
EX4400 22.4R1
QFX5120*
(32C, 48Y)
22.4R1
EX4650* 22.4R1

Juniper Notes:

Hardware marked with * has not been tested or validated by Elisity. Support is based on available switch vendor functionality for the specified models and minimum software versions, and some platforms may not support simultaneous telemetry and policy enforcement due to hardware limitations.

Juniper switches can be onboarded via Juniper Mist, or can be onboarded using direct integeration. 

 

HPE Aruba

Model Min HPE Code
HPE Aruba 6200 Series* 10.15
HPE Aruba 6300 Series 10.11+
HPE Aruba 6400 CX Series* 10.11+

HPE Aruba Notes:

* The switch vendor supports the functionality (on the specified switch for the specified minimum code version) which Elisity requires enable telemetry and enforce policy. Hardware labeled with * has not been tested/validated by Elisity.

Can only be managed by Virtual Edge VM. 

 

Hirschmann

Model Min Hirschmann Code
OS2x Octopus 2

Hirschmann Notes:

Can only be managed by Virtual Edge VM.

 

Firewalls Supporting Integration with Cloud Control Center 

Palo Alto Networks

Model Minimum Recommended PAN-OS Code
Palo Alto Networks VM Series 10.2+
Palo Alto Networks NGFW 10.2+
Palo Alto Panorama 10.2+

Palo Alto Networks Notes:

Palo Alto Networks firewalls can be onboarded via our Panorama integration, or can be directly onboarded by a Virtual Edge.

 
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