Swapping Core Switches: Moving from Cisco Catalyst 4500x to Meraki MS425--Need Help

Robert_G
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Swapping Core Switches: Moving from Cisco Catalyst 4500x to Meraki MS425--Need Help

I am in dire need of assistance. I have limited experience with Catalyst switches, let alone understanding the config/sh run logs. I must move the configuration from the Catalyst switches to the MS425s. Now I realize that for the Meraki switches, some of the configs on the Catalysts don't apply; I need some help interpreting logs. The Catalysts are stacked switches, so I already have the 425s stacked and ready for configuration. The Catalysts have ACLs and static routes configured, I get that. There is a lot of terminology in the putty logs that I am unfamiliar with. I hope to get some help from anyone who knows how to read/interpret them. I am not getting any help from Meraki support or Cisco--Meraki mainly because they can't interpret the sh run logs as well, and Cisco because we don't have a support agreement with them. We are a Non-Profit whose MSP hung us out to dry during this equipment and ISP upgrade process. I have been doing this alone, and I am at the last two sets of stacked switches that are Catalysts (CORE and ISCSI) and one Catalyst that we are using as a DMZ. I am trying to get all our devices into the dashboard so we have visibility and comfort when we move into the next phase of this project, which is the redesign. I have completed about 80% of the project on my own or with minimal help, but this last part is where I am stuck. No one I have been working with thus far can give me a general idea of how to translate the Catalyst configuration into the MS425s. I have compiled much information but still do not understand how to move to the next step. Is there anyone out there willing to take a look? If anyone is interested, I will post the logs. Thanks.

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DarrenOC
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Hi @Robert_G , happy to take a look.  What’s your non-profit called and where are you located?

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenoconnor/

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I work for Glide Memorial Church, and we are based in San Francisco, CA.

Robert_G
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Sorry for the late response Darren, I was busy with some busy work. Do you want me to upload the config logs?

 

DarrenOC
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Hi @Robert_G , do you want to email them over?  My email address is doconnor@resalire.co.uk

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
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I sent them over to your email, Connor. Thank you for taking a look.

DarrenOC
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hi @Robert_G, received. I’ve emailed you back.

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenoconnor/

I'm not an employee of Cisco/Meraki. My posts are based on Meraki best practice and what has worked for me in the field.
DarrenOC
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Hi @Robert_G , I’ve gone through the core configs and summarised into a spreadsheet and emailed that back to you.  Could I suggest a video call at some point to go through some pointers with you?

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenoconnor/

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Good Morning, Darren. When would you like to have the call?

 

DarrenOC
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Hi @Robert_G , please email me dates, times you’re available.  I’ll email back a meeting invite.  What time zone are you in?

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
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I'm not an employee of Cisco/Meraki. My posts are based on Meraki best practice and what has worked for me in the field.

I am in PST and open today if you have time, and not again until Thursday or Friday. But all day Thursday and Friday.

Hi, Darren. Do you have any time today?

DarrenOC
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Hey @Robert_G , was the information I pinged back helpful?

 

Please email me times and dates that you’re available so we can catch up and discuss.

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenoconnor/

I'm not an employee of Cisco/Meraki. My posts are based on Meraki best practice and what has worked for me in the field.

Yes, the information was great. I am available today at 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM or anytime Monday between 9 AM - 4 PM

DarrenOC
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I’ll send you a meeting invite for 10:00 (PST) on Monday if that works for you @Robert_G ?

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenoconnor/

I'm not an employee of Cisco/Meraki. My posts are based on Meraki best practice and what has worked for me in the field.

That is perfect. Please send it when you get a chance. Thanks, Darren.

Good morning, Darren. I never received an invite from you. Were we still on for 10 AM today?

DarrenOC
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I’ve resent the invite 

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
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I'm not an employee of Cisco/Meraki. My posts are based on Meraki best practice and what has worked for me in the field.
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