Course Outline
Overview of Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Summary of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series
- Foundational architecture and key capabilities
- Packet processing workflow utilizing ASICs
- The Cisco Open IOS XE operating system
- Integration of Cisco Catalyst 9000 within the Cisco DNA Architecture
- Licensing models for the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
- Product specifications for Cisco Catalyst 9200
- Internal architecture and hardware components
- Front and rear panel configurations for Cisco Catalyst 9200
- Available switch models and uplink module options
- Power supply units, stacking mechanisms, and cabling
- Operational features and performance capabilities
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
- Product specifications for Cisco Catalyst 9300
- Switch models and uplink module configurations
- Power supply systems, stacking, and interconnection cables
- Advanced storage configurations
- Port arrangements and multigigabit interface options
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches
- Product specifications for Cisco Catalyst 9400
- Modular chassis options (4-slot, 7-slot, and 10-slot)
- Supervisor engines and line card installations
- Power redundancy and high-availability mechanisms
- Architectural design and uplink redundancy strategies
- Multigigabit interface capabilities
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
- General product overview and series-specific architecture
- Redundant power supply units and modular cooling systems
- RFID integration features
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches Introduction
- General product overview and series-specific architecture
- Supervisor engines and line card configurations
- Power redundancy and high-availability mechanisms
Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Strategic positioning of the 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500, and 9600 series
- Recommended migration pathways
Management Capabilities
- Cisco IOS XE command-line interface (CLI)
- Web-based graphical user interface (GUI)
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) integration
- Network programmability features
- ThousandEyes enterprise agent deployment
- Intent-based networking via Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco Prime infrastructure management
Advanced Features in Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Open IOS XE patch management and software lifecycle administration
- Software update, backup, and restoration procedures
- Graceful insertion and removal (GIR) mechanisms
- Updated licensing frameworks
- Cisco DNA software capabilities
Scale and Performance Characteristics
- Bandwidth allocation per stack and uplink interfaces
- Multigigabit technology implementation
- Flexible NetFlow and TCAM resource management
- Hierarchical VPLS with MPLS access support
- VRF-aware NAT and loop detection safeguards
- VLAN load balancing techniques
Security, QoS, and IoT Convergence Features
- Group-based policies and Cisco TrustSec Security Group Tags (SGT)
- MACsec encryption and FabricSec encryption protocols
- Encrypted traffic analytics
- Cisco Zero Trust frameworks and ThousandEyes integration
- QoS mechanisms and packet flow analysis
- IoT convergence capabilities
Cloud and Automation Features
- Cloud hosting and connectivity options
- Telemetry data streams and DevOps toolkit integration
- NETCONF and YANG standard management
- Cisco DNA Center programmability interfaces
Cisco SD-Access Solution
- Foundational concepts of the SD-Access solution
- The role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 in SD-Access deployments
- Cisco DNA Center components and architectural design
- Automation workflows for SD-Access
- Device onboarding and provisioning via Plug and Play (PnP) labs
- Application hosting on Cisco Catalyst 9000 using CLI and DNA Center
- Configuration and verification of switch stacks
- Encrypted traffic analytics and perpetual Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Summary and Future Actions
Requirements
- Working knowledge of network management software utilization
- Proficiency in LAN routing and switching configuration
- Familiarity with the Cisco IOS XE operating system
Target Audience
- Network architects and designers
- Network operations managers
- Systems engineers
- IT professionals in public sector and government roles
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