The Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software trial provides a 30-day free trial that allows users to bridge the WAN edge and the cloud edge. It includes a Cisco DNA Advantage subscription with a throughput of 250 Mbps, available on platforms like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.

To run the Catalyst 8000V, the minimum server specifications include an Intel Nehalem or AMD Barcelona CPU with a clock frequency over 2.0 GHz, 1 to 8 virtual CPUs (up to 16 in public cloud), 4 to 16 GB of memory, and 8 to 16 GB of disk space. Additionally, it requires specific Ethernet network interfaces depending on the virtualization platform.

After the 30-day trial period, you can continue using the Catalyst 8000V by purchasing a license through your Cisco account manager or a Cisco reseller.