Introduction to Catalyst8000Edge_Phase2_90mins_CCP.pdf

This technical configuration profile (CCP) document provides critical implementation guidelines for Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platforms running IOS XE Dublin 17.9.x, focusing on SD-WAN service activation and 5G wireless WAN integration. Developed as part of Cisco’s phased deployment strategy, Phase 2 enhancements target operational simplification for hybrid cloud connectivity while maintaining FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance.

Compatible with Catalyst 8200/8300/8500 hardware and virtual instances, this release addresses 23 documented deployment scenarios from Cisco TAC case studies, including multi-cloud TLS handshake optimization and cellular gateway failover protocols. The guidance aligns with Cisco’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture requirements validated in Cisco Validated Design 4.1.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Zero-Touch Cellular Failover​​

    • Automatic 4G/5G backup activation when primary WAN links degrade below 10Mbps threshold
    • Preconfigured APN templates for 38 global carriers including Verizon Business & Vodafone IoT

  2. ​​Multi-Cloud Security​​

    • Unified policy templates for AWS/Azure/GCP TLS 1.3 termination
    • Automated certificate rotation via Cisco PKI Service integration

  3. ​​Performance Optimization​​

    • Adaptive QoS presets for Microsoft Teams/Zoom encrypted media streams
    • Dynamic path selection algorithms reducing cloud latency by 18-22%

  4. ​​Observability Enhancements​​

    • Embedded NetFlow v9 templates for SaaS application recognition
    • Cross-stack telemetry correlation with Cisco ThousandEyes

Compatibility and Requirements

Category Specifications
Supported Hardware Catalyst 8200/8300/8500 Physical & Virtual (CSP 2100/KVM/ESXi)
Minimum IOS XE Version 17.09.01a (Requires SMU CSCwh87343 for full feature parity)
Cellular Modules Catalyst 5G40-HW/5G19-HW (FW 2.1.7+ required)
Unsupported Features Legacy MPLS TE configurations prior to 17.6.x
Management Dependencies Cisco DNA Center 2.3.5+ with SD-WAN Module 3.2

Deployment constraints include temporary throughput reduction during CWDM SFP module initialization sequences. Mixed SD-WAN controller environments require unified 17.9.x code across all nodes for optimal BGP-LU synchronization.

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Important: Review Cisco Field Notice FN71553 before implementing QoS presets in networks using legacy VoIP equipment.

​​References​​
: Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series SD-WAN Deployment Guide v4.1
: Catalyst 8000 Wireless WAN Configuration Handbook
: IOS XE SASE Security Advisory PSIRT-20241107-02

Updated: May 8, 2025 | Verified against Cisco’s technical documentation lifecycle

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