Course Outline
Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Overview of 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 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 using network management software
- Proficiency in configuring LAN routing and switching
- Familiarity with the Cisco IOS XE operating system
Audience
- Network designers
- Network managers
- System engineers
- IT professionals
Delivery Options
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- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
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Testimonials (4)
Experience of the trainor and interaction
Michael Angelo - Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company
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Muhammad Al-Hafidzi - Unit4 Business Software Holding B.V.
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good knowledge of technical issues, very detailed explanation of topics
Marcin Brzozowski - Asseco Business Solutions S.A.
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Hands on and setup were nicely done and practical knowledge thoroughly imparted. Trainer was really helpful throughout.