07-30-2024 06:29 AM
Hello world,
I'm looking for an appropriate SD-Access solution for very small sites. Like 5-15 LAN ports. Looking into Fabric in a box deployment with hosts directly connected to it. Could I use a small 9200 switch as FiaB in this scenario? Or even a 9200CX?
SD-Access ordering guide mentions 9300 as "lowest" FiaB plattform. Also the compatibility matrix is not showing 9200 as Control Plane/Border Node. 9200 switches are only listed as Edge Nodes.
Can I use 9200 switch as FiaB? If not, why not? What could be the alternative? Is it a 9300 24 port switch?
I know that there are specific limitations for 9200 and Fabric enabled Wireless. Especially with embedded WLCs.
Thanks in advance
Tony
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07-30-2024 06:09 PM
Per the compatibility matrix C9200 does not support the Border Node role, thus cannot be a FIAB. FIAB = BN + CP + EN. C9300 is the minimum switching platform capable of performing FIAB function. Best regards, Jerome
07-30-2024 07:49 AM
do u need to have (fabric) APs on hypothetical location? or do u have it connected with SDA-transit?
If no, on you place, i'd stop thinking about bringing LISP/VXLAN burden into the single box & free'ed up myself with platform selection for traditional networking.
07-30-2024 01:46 PM
Fabric APs at some sites yes, other sites not (yet). SDA-Transit probably yes.
Idea is to have similar setup/configuration for all 50 sites. Having a mix of SDA and traditional networking would add additional complexity.
07-30-2024 12:55 PM
9300 is best option for Fabric in a box.
07-30-2024 01:43 PM
Please share more details/insight. Why is 9300 "the best option"?
07-30-2024 06:09 PM
Per the compatibility matrix C9200 does not support the Border Node role, thus cannot be a FIAB. FIAB = BN + CP + EN. C9300 is the minimum switching platform capable of performing FIAB function. Best regards, Jerome
07-30-2024 10:57 PM
Look at the below guide what features need for the FIAB (so Cat 9200 does not support some features) - hence 9300
Fabric in a Box Site Reference Model
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