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Overview of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

  • Cisco Catalyst 9000 series portfolio summary
  • Fundamental architecture and operational characteristics
  • Data plane processing via Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
  • Open IOS XE operating system framework
  • Functionality within the Cisco DNA Architecture ecosystem
  • Licensing models for the Cisco Catalyst 9000 series for government deployments

Deployment of Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches

  • Product scope and technical specifications for the Catalyst 9200
  • Internal architecture and component configuration
  • Front and rear panel interface layouts
  • Available switch models and uplink module compatibility
  • Power supply configurations, stacking capabilities, and interconnect cables
  • Operational features and functional capabilities

Deployment of Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

  • Product scope and technical specifications for the Catalyst 9300
  • Available switch models and uplink module compatibility
  • Power supply configurations, stacking capabilities, and interconnect cables
  • Upgraded storage architecture options
  • Port topology and support for multigabit connectivity

Deployment of Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches

  • Product scope and technical specifications for the Catalyst 9400
  • Modular chassis configurations (4-slot, 7-slot, and 10-slot options)
  • Supervisor engine and line card integration
  • Power supply units and high-availability mechanisms
  • System architecture and uplink redundancy protocols
  • Support for multigabit port interfaces

Deployment of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches

  • Product scope and series architecture overview
  • Redundant power supply units and modular fan tray configurations
  • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking features

Introduction to the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches

  • Product scope and series architecture overview
  • Supervisor engine and line card integration
  • Power supply units and high-availability mechanisms

Strategic Positioning of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

  • Deployment guidelines for the 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500, and 9600 series
  • Migration pathways from legacy infrastructure

Network Management Capabilities

  • Cisco IOS XE command-line interface (CLI)
  • Graphical user interface (GUI) access
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support
  • Network programmability and automation tools
  • ThousandEyes enterprise agent integration
  • Intent-based networking via Cisco DNA Center
  • Cisco Prime Infrastructure management

Enhanced Functionality in the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

  • Open IOS XE patchability and software lifecycle management
  • Procedures for software upgrade, backup, and restore operations
  • Graceful module insertion and removal processes
  • Updated licensing structures for government entities
  • Cisco DNA software feature sets

Scalability and Performance Metrics

  • Stacking bandwidth and uplink capacity
  • Multigabit Ethernet technology implementation
  • Flexible NetFlow processing and TCAM resource allocation
  • Hierarchical Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) with MPLS access support
  • VRF-aware NAT and loop detection guard protocols
  • VLAN-based load balancing mechanisms

Security, Quality of Service, and Internet of Things (IoT) Convergence

  • Group-based policy enforcement and Cisco TrustSec Security Group Tags (SGT)
  • MACsec encryption and FabricSec security protocols
  • Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)
  • Cisco Zero Trust architecture and ThousandEyes integration
  • Quality of Service (QoS) policies and packet processing logic
  • IoT device convergence capabilities

Cloud Integration and Automation Tools

  • Cloud hosting connectivity and hybrid network support
  • Network telemetry and DevOps toolkit utilities
  • NETCONF and YANG data modeling management
  • Programmability via Cisco DNA Center

Cisco SD-Access Solution Deployment

  • Fundamental principles of Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
  • Operational role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches in SD-Access environments
  • Cisco DNA Center components and architectural framework
  • Automation workflows for SD-Access deployment
  • Device onboarding and provisioning through Plug-and-Play (PnP) systems
  • Application hosting on Cisco Catalyst 9000 devices using CLI and DNA Center
  • Configuration and verification procedures for switch stacks
  • Encrypted Traffic Analytics and continuous Power over Ethernet (PoE) monitoring

Conclusion and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Knowledge of network management tools and practices
  • Expertise in configuring LAN routing and switching infrastructure
  • Familiarity with the Cisco IOS XE operating environment

Target Audience

  • Network architects
  • Network administrators
  • Systems engineers
  • IT specialists
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