Discover how Cisco Smart Switches bring edge compute into the network itself, enabling applications to run directly on the switch. The result is stronger security, faster troubleshooting, and lower costs by moving intelligence closer to where users and devices connect.
Nexus Dashboard 4.1 (now general availability) enables complete lifecycle management of multiple data center networks through a single unified interface. This unified solution streamlines provisioning, offers comprehensive visibility, and enables proactive and reactive diagnostics while delivering robust automation and minimizing the attack surface across data center perimeters.
The blog introduces the new Cisco smart switch family, purpose-built for the AI-powered campus with blazing performance, quantum-secure encryption, and radically simplified operations. It highlights how these switches redefine enterprise networking to meet the demands of AI, automation, and an evolving threat landscape—future-proofing infrastructure for what’s next.
Cisco announces Cisco N9300 Series Smart Switches with embedded DPUs that integrate stateful services into the data center fabric at scale for greater simplicity, increased service throughput, and cost efficiency.