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Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

  • General overview of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 lineup
  • Foundational architecture and key features
  • Packet flow analysis with ASICs
  • Open Cisco IOS XE platform
  • The role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 in the Cisco DNA Architecture
  • Licensing models for the Cisco Catalyst 9000 series

Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches

  • Product introduction and specifications
  • Internal architecture and component breakdown
  • Layout of front and rear panels
  • Available switch models and uplink modules
  • Power supply units, stacking mechanisms, and stack cabling
  • Key features and performance capabilities

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

  • Product introduction and specifications
  • Available switch models and uplink options
  • Power management, stacking, and cabling
  • Advanced storage configurations
  • Port arrangements and multigigabit interfaces

Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches

  • Product introduction and specifications
  • Modular chassis options (4-slot, 7-slot, 10-slot)
  • Supervisor and line card configurations
  • Power redundancy and high-availability mechanisms
  • Architectural design and uplink redundancy
  • Multigigabit port technology

Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches

  • Product introduction and architectural overview
  • Redundant power systems and modular fan arrays
  • RFID integration capabilities

Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches

  • Product introduction and architectural overview
  • Supervisor and line card configurations
  • Power redundancy and high-availability features

Strategic Positioning of Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series

  • Distinguishing between 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500, and 9600 series
  • Migration pathways and upgrade strategies

Management Functionality

  • Cisco IOS XE command-line interface
  • Web-based graphical user interface
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) integration
  • Network programmability enhancements
  • ThousandEyes enterprise agent deployment
  • Intent-based networking via Cisco DNA center
  • Cisco Prime infrastructure management

Enhancements in Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series

  • Open IOS XE patch management and software lifecycle
  • Procedures for software upgrades, backup, and restoration
  • Graceful insertion and removal of components
  • Updated licensing structures
  • Cisco DNA software functionalities

Scalability and Performance Attributes

  • Bandwidth allocation per stack and uplinks
  • Multigigabit technology implementation
  • Flexible NetFlow and TCAM resource management
  • Hierarchical VPLS with MPLS access
  • VRF-aware NAT and loop detection safeguards
  • VLAN load balancing mechanisms

Security, QoS, and IoT Convergence

  • Group-based policies and Cisco TrustSec SGT
  • MACsec and FabricSec encryption standards
  • Encrypted traffic analytics
  • Cisco Zero Trust framework and ThousandEyes integration
  • QoS configurations and packet flow analysis
  • IoT convergence capabilities

Cloud and Automation Capabilities

  • Cloud hosting strategies and connectivity
  • Telemetry streams and DevOps toolkits
  • NETCONF and YANG protocol management
  • Programmatic control via Cisco DNA center

Cisco SD-Access Solutions

  • Fundamentals of the SD-Access framework
  • The role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 in SD-Access deployment
  • Cisco DNA center architecture and components
  • Automation workflows for SD-Access
  • Device onboarding and provisioning using PnP labs
  • Application hosting on Cisco Catalyst 9000 via CLI and DNA center
  • Configuration and verification of switch stacks
  • Encrypted traffic analytics and perpetual PoE management

Summary and Future Pathways

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of network management software
  • Proficiency in configuring LAN routing and switching
  • Familiarity with the Cisco IOS XE operating system

Target Audience

  • Network designers
  • Network managers
  • System engineers
  • IT specialists
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