Citrix SD-WAN

Setup Master Control Node

The SD-WAN Master Control Node (MCN) is the head end appliance in the Virtual WAN. Typically, this is a Virtual WAN appliance deployed at the data center. The MCN serves as the distribution point for the initial system configuration and any subsequent configuration changes. In addition, you conduct most upgrade procedures through the Management Web Interface on the MCN. There can be only one active MCN in a Virtual WAN.

By default, appliances have the pre-assigned role of client. To establish an appliance as the MCN, you must first add and configure the MCN site, and then stage and activate the configuration and appropriate software package on the designated MCN appliance.

From Citrix SD-WAN 11.5 release onwards, you can set up an MCN through Citrix SD-WAN Orchestrator service. For more information, see Deployment and Site configuration.

Setup Master Control Node