Course Outline
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.
Testimonials (3)
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Michael Angelo Angeleles - Metrobank
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