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Introducing Cisco MerakiCisco Meraki 簡介

This topic introduces you to the Cisco Meraki product lineup. It also covers Cisco Cloud Monitoring solution.

本主題將介紹 Cisco Meraki 產品系列,同時也涵蓋 Cisco Cloud Monitoring 解決方案。

Cisco Meraki represents a powerful shift in the way networks are managed, aligning with the broader trend of moving IT services to the cloud. This transition is driven by the need for simplicity, scalability, and the ability to manage systems from anywhere at any time. Cloud services offer significant cost savings, enhanced collaboration, and automatic updates, which are essential in today's fast-paced digital world.

Cisco Meraki 代表網路管理方式的重大轉變,呼應將 IT 服務轉移至雲端這股更廣泛的趨勢。這股轉變是由對簡易性、可擴充性,以及隨時隨地管理系統能力的需求所驅動。雲端服務提供顯著的成本節省、增強的協作能力,以及自動更新,這些在當今步調快速的數位世界中至關重要。

Cisco Meraki brings these advantages to network management. When Cisco Meraki devices—like access points, switches, and routers—are powered on, they automatically connect to the Cisco Meraki cloud. Once connected, you are able to utilize the Cisco Meraki Dashboard GUI to monitor and configure your enterprise network from anywhere.

Cisco Meraki 將這些優點帶入網路管理。當 Cisco Meraki 裝置(如無線基地台、交換器與路由器)通電後,會自動連接到 Cisco Meraki 雲端。連線後,您就能使用 Cisco Meraki Dashboard GUI,從任何地方監控與設定您的企業網路。

Cisco Meraki offers these benefits:

Cisco Meraki 提供以下效益:

  • Deployment:Many features can be deployed quickly and easily. Rolling out deployments is much easier.部署:許多功能可以快速輕鬆地部署,推展部署工作變得更加容易。
  • Cloning configurations: When creating a new network, administrators can choose to clone the configuration for the new network from an existing network.複製設定: 建立新網路時,管理員可以選擇從現有網路複製設定到新網路。
  • Configuration templates:An administrator can make one change that can be applied to many networks and the devices within those networks.設定範本:管理員只需進行一次變更,即可套用到許多網路以及這些網路中的裝置。
  • Zero-touch deployment:The cloud architecture allows you to configure devices without having the hardware. This approach is possible because configurations are stored and managed in the cloud, so administrators can stage configurations before they have the hardware.零接觸部署:雲端架構讓您可以在沒有硬體的情況下設定裝置。之所以可行,是因為設定儲存並管理於雲端,因此管理員可以在取得硬體之前先預先準備好設定。

Cisco Meraki solutions are very scalable and can extend to hundreds of thousands of devices. Scaling means simply adding more devices and licenses to the dashboard.

Cisco Meraki 解決方案具有高度可擴充性,可延伸至數十萬台裝置。擴充只需在儀表板上新增更多裝置與授權即可。

Cisco Meraki Devices

Cisco Meraki 裝置

Cisco Meraki offers a complete suite of networking solutions, each tailored to address specific aspects of enterprise networking needs.

Cisco Meraki 提供一整套完整的網路解決方案,每項都針對企業網路需求的特定層面而設計。

The Cisco Meraki ecosystem encompasses a range of device families designed to create a seamless, cloud-managed network:

Cisco Meraki 生態系涵蓋一系列裝置家族,共同打造無縫的雲端管理網路:

  • MR: Access Points supporting Wi-Fi 6/6E and WPA3.MR:支援 Wi-Fi 6/6E 與 WPA3 的無線基地台。
  • MX: Security Appliances supporting up to 6Gbps firewall throughput.MX:支援高達 6Gbps 防火牆吞吐量的安全設備。
  • MS: Switches supporting PoE+, multigigabit connectivity (nGig), and SFP+ uplinks.MS:支援 PoE+、多重十億位元連線(nGig)與 SFP+ 上行連結的交換器。
  • SM: System Manager for mobile device management (MDM).SM:用於行動裝置管理(MDM)的系統管理器。
  • MV: Smart Cameras for indoor and outdoor, with up to 360-degree coverage.MV:室內外皆適用,最高可達 360 度覆蓋範圍的智慧型攝影機。
  • MI: Insights for network visibility and traffic analytics.MI:用於網路可見性與流量分析的 Insights。
  • MT: Sensors for temperature, humidity, water leak detection, air quality, and security.MT:用於溫度、濕度、漏水偵測、空氣品質與安全性的感測器。

Cisco Cloud Monitoring

Cisco Cloud Monitoring

The Cisco Meraki product lineup has expanded to include Cisco Cloud Monitoring (CCM) tools. The product lineup offers you the capability to monitor and manage your existing Cisco Catalyst 9000 series devices through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for a unified management experience.

Cisco Meraki 產品系列已擴展,納入 Cisco Cloud Monitoring(CCM)工具。此產品系列讓您能透過 Cisco Meraki Dashboard 監控與管理現有的 Cisco Catalyst 9000 系列裝置,提供統一的管理體驗。

Cisco Meraki Cloud Monitoring is currently supported on the following Cisco Catalyst hardware:

Cisco Meraki Cloud Monitoring 目前支援以下 Cisco Catalyst 硬體:

  • Cisco Catalyst 9200/L SeriesCisco Catalyst 9200/L 系列
  • Cisco Catalyst 9300/L/X SeriesCisco Catalyst 9300/L/X 系列
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 SeriesCisco Catalyst 9500 系列
  • Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN ControllerCatalyst 9800 無線 LAN 控制器

The Cisco Cloud Monitoring feature provides a cohesive view of your network by displaying statistics, configurations, and offering troubleshooting tools for both Cisco Catalyst wireless and switch devices. It is important to note that Cloud Monitoring is primarily a visual and informational tool, meaning that it doesn't replace comprehensive management solutions for configuring wireless controllers and switches.

Cisco Cloud Monitoring 功能為 Cisco Catalyst 無線與交換裝置提供統一的檢視畫面,顯示統計資料、設定,並提供疑難排解工具。請注意,Cloud Monitoring 主要是一項視覺化與資訊工具,並不會取代用於設定無線控制器與交換器的完整管理解決方案。

Which feature of Cisco Meraki allows administrators to apply a single change to many networks and devices within those networks?Cisco Meraki 的哪項功能可讓管理員將單一變更套用到許多網路及這些網路中的裝置?