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Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

  • Overview of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 series.
  • Core architecture and features.
  • Packet walk with ASIC.
  • Cisco open IOS XE.
  • Role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 in Cisco DNA Architecture.
  • Cisco Catalyst 9000 series licensing.

Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches

  • Cisco Catalyst 9200 product overview.
  • Architecture and components.
  • Cisco Catalyst 9200 series front and rear panels.
  • Switch models and uplink modules.
  • Power supplies, stacking, and stack cables.
  • Features and capabilities.

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

  • Cisco Catalyst 9300 product overview.
  • Switch models and uplink modules.
  • Power supplies, stacking, and stack cables.
  • Enhanced storage options.
  • Port layouts and multigigabit ports.

Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches

  • Cisco Catalyst 9400 product overview.
  • Modular switch chassis (4-slot, 7-slot, 10-slot).
  • Supervisor and line cards.
  • Power supplies and high-availability features.
  • Architecture and uplink redundancy.
  • Multigigabit ports.

Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches

  • Product overview and series architecture.
  • Redundant power supply and modular fans.
  • RFID features.

Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches

  • Product overview and series architecture.
  • Supervisor and line cards.
  • Power supplies and high-availability features.

Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

  • Positioning the 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500, and 9600 series.
  • Migration paths.

Management Capabilities

  • Cisco IOS XE CLI.
  • Web user interface GUI.
  • Simple network management protocol.
  • Network programmability features.
  • ThousandEyes enterprise agent.
  • Intent-based networking with the Cisco DNA Center.
  • Cisco Prime infrastructure.

New Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

  • Open IOS XE patchability and software management.
  • Software upgrades, backup, and restore.
  • Graceful insertion and removal.
  • New licensing structure.
  • Cisco DNA software capabilities.

Scale and Performance Features

  • Bandwidth per stack and uplinks.
  • Multigigabit technology.
  • Flexible NetFlow and TCAM resources.
  • Hierarchical VPLS with MPLS access.
  • VRF aware NAT and loop detection guard.
  • VLAN load balancing.

Security, QoS, and IoT Convergence Features

  • Group-based policy and Cisco TrustSec SGT.
  • MACsec encryption and FabricSec encryption.
  • Encrypted traffic analytics.
  • Cisco zero trust and ThousandEyes integration.
  • QoS features and packet walk.
  • IoT convergence features.

Cloud and Automation Features

  • Cloud hosting and connectivity.
  • Telemetry and DevOps toolkit.
  • NETCONF and YANG management.
  • Cisco DNA Center programmability.

Cisco SD-Access Solution

  • SD-Access solution fundamentals.
  • Role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 in SD-Access.
  • Cisco DNA Center components and architecture.
  • Automation workflow for SD-Access.
  • Device onboarding and provisioning with PnP labs.
  • Application hosting on Cisco Catalyst 9000 using CLI and DNA Center.
  • Configuring and verifying a switch stack.
  • Encrypted traffic analytics and perpetual PoE.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Understanding of network management software usage.
  • Proficiency in LAN routing and switching configuration.
  • Familiarity with the Cisco IOS XE operating system.

Audience

  • Network designers.
  • Network managers.
  • System engineers.
  • IT professionals.
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