Access switches compatible with Cisco DNA

[craig5258]

Hi,

We need to fit out a new building with at least 17 access switches but that will be before we've implemented Cisco DNA (could be 6-12 months). I have downloaded the list of DNA Supported devices from Cisco.com but can these switches be configured in the traditional way via CLI/IOS commands and then added to DNA Center in the future? Any differences at all?

We generally use WS-C2960X-48FPD-L for the access layer and need something identical but with future compatibility with DNA.

Thanks in advance.

[Mark Malone]

Hi

9200s replace 2ks , 9300 replace 3ks and then you have the modular switches like 94,95,9600s replacing 4ks and 6k series

all 9ks are DNA capable , all down to the license you purchase

older 3ks are also DNA capable too and 4ks , havent checked 2ks as haven't purchased them recently

and yes there cli switches ,no difference than the earlier models , running same IOS-XE images ,unified

[craig5258]

Thanks for the reply.

Looking at the 9200 series - the C9200L-48T-4X-E looks good and comes in at a similar price. But the datasheet says 'Get a simple web UI or Cisco DNA Center provisioning'... no mention of CLI. I'm getting scary flashbacks of Cisco Small Business switches... but I'm sure they have come on a lot since then.

[Mark Malone]

there cli , there catalyst switches not SMB , there running IOS-XE same as 3850s 4ks etc , we use the 9200s for MGMT switches , there cli i configured them :)
ive never used a GUI with any catalyst switches i only use cli unless its not available

[Mark Malone · Accepted solution]

running cli unified software thats on all other 9ks

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/catalyst-9200-r-series-switches/products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html


config examples specific to 92s

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9200/software/release/16-9/configuration_guide/vlan/b_169_vlan_9200_cg/b_169_vlan_9200_cg_chapter_01.html

[craig5258]

Perfect - thanks very much.