Catalyst 2960L Replacement

[AC47]

I'm looking for a replacement for Catalyst 2960L, I found a migration guide into the Cisco Catalyst 1000 but they don't seem to be supported by DNAC, anyone can confirm? If not what will be the recommended replacement model then for 2960L? Thank you.

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

yes you need to start with Cat 9200 model.

Look at DNAC support matrix :

https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/Website/enterprise/dnac_compatibility_matrix/index.html

[AC47]

Also looking into at 9200 but it will be very expensive replacement.

[balaji.bandi]

To be honest SD-Access solution not a reasonable cost of solution for small enterprises.

if you looking DNAC support that is only option you have, or you can Look for Meraki switch and Meraki dashboard.

Not sure why you looking DNAC support models ? any reason  ? you moving to SD-Access ?

[M02@rt37]

Hello @AC47 

Cisco Catalyst 1000 series switches are still not supported by DNAC ; you are looking for a replacement for Catalyst 2960L with DNAC support ? you might want to consider the Cisco Catalyst 9200 series. The Catalyst 9200 series is designed for the digital era and supports Cisco DNA Center for intent-based networking.

[Leo Laohoo]

Catalyst 1000 is the logical replacement to a 2960L in an exclusively Layer 2 network environment, particularly static VLANs (no Dot1X).  

1200/1300 is NOT a logical replacement of the 2960 series family of switches.  OS-wise, the 1200/1300 is not a genuine Catalyst blood line.  It is originally a SMB/SG/CBS series switches "promoted" to Catalyst range and the OS reflects that.

Do not complain about the cost of a 9200 if you plan to use DNAC because you have not seen the renewal cost of the DNAC license.  

9200 will not support SD-Access.  If you want to do SD-Access then look at the more expensive 9300.