"Cisco Product Spotlight: Exploring Innovation through Videos"

- Why upgrade to Catalyst 9300 Series switches

Upgrading to the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches can improve your network's performance, security, scalability, and manageability, while also helping you stay competitive in an increasingly digital and connected world. It's a strategic investment in your organization's IT infrastructure.

Upgrading to the Catalyst 9300 Series switches offers several significant advantages for your network infrastructure. Here are some key reasons why you might consider making the switch:

- How to Upgrade CISCO Switch 9300/9500 IOS Step by Step

- Replacing a Failed Catalyst 9200 or Catalyst 9300 Series Switch

• Video discusses replacing a Catalyst 9200 or Catalyst 9300 switch in a stack.
• Start by checking the switch stack's install mode (bundle or install) using "show version" or "show boot" commands.
• Cisco recommends using install mode for Catalyst 9k switches and enabling Auto upgrade for automatic software upgrades.
• Ensure the failed switch is not the active switch and validate stack ports and ring connectivity.
• When replacing, disconnect power and data stack cables, then reconnect data stack cables before powering on the new switch. Watch for version mismatches and automatic software copying. Use "show switch" to confirm successful integration.

- Catalyst 9400 Series

The Catalyst 9400 Series is a family of modular switches designed and manufactured by Cisco Systems for enterprise-level networking. These switches offer a wide range of features and capabilities that make them suitable for large organizations, data centers, and other demanding networking environments.

- How-To: Cisco StackWise Virtual on Catalyst 9500

• The video discusses the importance of network infrastructure in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, emphasizing the need for flexibility and scalability.
• Cisco StackWise Virtual on the Catalyst 9500 switch is introduced as a solution to meet these network demands.
• StackWise Virtual combines two physical switches into one logical switch, offering unified system virtualization for networking devices beyond a single rack unit.
• It provides unified control and management for two redundant Catalyst 9500 switches, making them function as a single logical entity.
• StackWise Virtual offers benefits such as fully distributed forwarding architecture, multi-chassis resiliency, and uninterrupted network availability for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic.

- Meet the Catalyst 9500X and 9600X Switches

• Cisco introduces Catalyst 9500X and 9600X switches to address the challenges of hybrid work.
• These switches are part of the Catalyst 9000 family and feature Silicon One ASIC and 400G capabilities.
• The Catalyst 9600X offers impressive line rate port density at 6.4 terabits per second per slot and 25.6 terabits per second overall modular switching capacity.
• The Catalyst 9500X models offer 6.4 terabits per second capacity and introduce 400G capabilities in campus switching.
• These switches enhance network security with zero trust measures, support converged switching and routing, and enable smarter, more agile campus and branch configurations for the future of hybrid work.

- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches product video

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are a family of high-performance, enterprise-class switches designed to meet the demands of modern network infrastructures. These switches offer advanced features and capabilities to support the evolving needs of businesses and organizations.