Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• 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

The Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches are a line of network switches designed to support the increasing demands of digital business transformation, including higher security, mobility, cloud, and IoT. These switches are part of Cisco's intent-based networking solution and are specifically built to meet the needs of modern enterprise environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to learn the essential knowledge and practical skills required to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches within modern network environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture, capabilities, and positioning of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches.
• Use CLI, Cisco DNA Center, and IOS-XE web user GUI for management.
• Utilize security features, cloud integration, and automation tools.
• Deploy the switches within various network environments.
• Leverage Cisco DNA Center for device provisioning, management, and automation.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

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