Day 2 at Cisco Live US ā and it did not disappoint. š
Here are my highlights from another packed day:
š§ New Hardware Announcement
Always a special moment for an engineer! Cisco unveiled the new Catalyst 9550 fixed-core/aggregation switches:
- C9550-96L4D ā 96x 1-50G ports + 4x 400G uplinks
- C9550-48L4CD ā 48x 1-50G ports + 4x 400G uplinks
Looking forward to see the official datasheets/specs.
š¤ Agentic AI Deep Dive
This is arguably the biggest topic of Cisco Live 2026, and for good reason. I genuinely believe Agentic AI represents one of the most disruptive shifts the networking field has seen in years. If you're a network engineer, getting familiar with AI concepts is no longer optional ā it's essential.
āļø Silicon One Troubleshooting Session
A great technical deep dive into platform architecture differences and the right methodologies for troubleshooting Silicon One environments. Understanding the 'why' behind the architecture makes all the difference.
š·ļø Badge Sticker Collection
New personal record. More to come. Priorities. š