Course Outline
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
Testimonials (3)
The laboratory tool and the knowledge of trainer about network solutions
Michael Angelo Angeleles - Metrobank
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Good contact with the trainer
Radziszewski - EduBroker Sp. z o.o.
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Experience of the trainor and interaction