In December 2017, Cisco released an ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) software download on its developer website. The software, which is available for free, allows users to create and manage ACI networks. The release notes state that the software is intended for use with the Cisco Nexus 9300-EX and 9300-FX switches.
The ACI software download includes the following components:
ACI Controller: The ACI Controller is a virtual machine that manages the ACI fabric. It provides a centralized point of control for the ACI fabric and allows for the creation and management of ACI applications and services.
ACI Switch: The ACI Switch is a physical switch that connects to the ACI Controller. It is responsible for forwarding traffic to and from the ACI Controller.
ACI Application: The ACI Application is a software application that runs on the ACI Controller. It provides the functionality required by an ACI application or service.
ACI Service: The ACI Service is a software service that runs on the ACI Controller. It provides the functionality required by an ACI application or service.
ACI Fabric: The ACI Fabric is the set of physical and logical resources that make up the ACI infrastructure. This includes the ACI Controller, ACI Switch, and ACI Application.
The ACI software download is available for free from the Cisco website. It is a fully functional version of the ACI software and can be used to create and manage ACI networks.
