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Get highly secure multitenant services by adding virtualization intelligence technology from Cisco to your data center network.
Includes an advanced NX-OS feature set and associated partner eco system
Innovative network services architecture supports scalable multitenant environments
Offers a consistent operational experience across physical and virtual environments and hypervisors
Tightly integrates with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 SP1 (SCVMM)
Integrates directly with VMware vSphere hypervisors
Delivers virtual machine-aware network services such as VM mobility in cloud environments
Accelerates server virtualization deployments and simplifies management
Reduces total cost of ownership; provides consistency and network visibility
Extends the enterprise private cloud to the public cloud
Provides consistent network policies and services across private and public clouds
Offers application transparency with Layer 2 extension
Uses a simple single pane of management
Virtual form factor helps enable easy deployment
Dedicated hardware platform supports critical virtualization infrastructure
Offloads application servers from running virtual service nodes
Improves scalability and performance of virtualized data center
Separates security policy management from VMware virtualization administration
Integrates with Cisco Nexus 1000V vPath technology and is hypervisor-agnostic
Offers best-in-class, efficient, fast, and scale-out, zone-based security architecture
Delivers security policy enforcement and visibility at a virtual machine level that follow VM mobility
Logically isolates applications in virtual data centers and multitenant environments
Provides a consistent operational experience (separation of duties between security and server administrators)
Scale network performance and reliability with industry- leading network services, integrated service modules, and validated design guides.
Flagship Catalyst switching services platform for core-distribution deployments
Virtual Switching System bolsters availability and scales to 4-terabit capacity
Up to 160 gigabits per slot; 100 Gigabit Ethernet ready
Simplifies creation of separate logical networks with Easy Virtual Network (EVN)
Integrated services modules enhance security, manageability, and wireless control
Modular switch offering 1.6-terabit capacity with Virtual Switching System
Competitive feature set and performance for midsize distribution networks
Flexible, comprehensive design adapts to changing system and service demands
High availability bolstered by In-Service Software Upgrade and Control Plane Policing
Ideal for collapsed distribution-access and small to medium distribution deployments
Fixed aggregation switch for space-constrained environments, in a 1 RU form factor
1.6 terabits per second capacity with Virtual Switching System (hardware-ready)
Best-in-class scalability of up to 32-times better routes than competitor products
Simplifies creation of separate logical networks with Easy Virtual Network (EVN)
Integrated services: medianet, Cisco Trustsec, Flexible NetFlow, and Wireshark
Stackable fixed-configuration switches for smaller, restrictive deployments
Advanced Layer 3 and Layer 2 switching and security services
Support for Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation
StackWise Plus and StackPower deliver high availability and operational efficiency
Comprehensive support for high-value Borderless Networks services
Adapt your network to meet evolving business requirements and optimize new application deployments with Cisco access switches.
Leading Catalyst switching platform for Unified Access deployments
High capacity (848 gigabits) and density (240 full Power Over Ethernet Plus ports)
60 Watt Universal Power Over Ethernet powers an unprecedented range of devices
High availability with In-Service Software Upgrade and Stateful Switchover
Best-in-class and feature-rich access platform with 480 Gbps stacking for gigabit desktop and 802.11ac wireless
Converged wired and wireless access by extending wired features, resiliency, granular QoS, and scalability to wireless
Distributed services across wired and wireless for security, policy, application visibility and control, and more
Foundation for Cisco Open Network Environment enabled by a new ASIC with programmability and investment protection
Stackable fixed-configuration switches for campus and branch deployments
StackWise Plus and StackPower deliver high availability and operational efficiency
Service and network modules help enable incremental link and service upgrades
Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and comprehensive Borderless Networks services
Fixed-configuration switches for campus and branch deployments
High-availability and advanced security features assure consistent service
Service and network modules help enable incremental link and service upgrades
Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and comprehensive Borderless Networks services
Scalable fixed access switches with high resiliency for growth
Smart, with intelligent networking and application-aware services for visibility and control
Simple to operate, through embedded automation for software provisioning, quality of service (QoS), and plug-and-play
Highly secure for users and applications with flexible authentication, Cisco TrustSec, and IPv6 first hop security
Greenest Catalyst switch ever
More securely and easily deploy services anywhere. These fanless, sleek, compact switches are ideal for spaces with limited wiring and cabling infrastructure, such as kiosks, conference rooms, and call centers.
Sleek quiet switches deliver comprehensive access services outside the wiring closet
Support for Power Over Ethernet Plus, Cisco EnergyWise, and advanced QoS
Unique PoE pass-through capability eliminates the need for power outlets
Cisco TrustSec and MACsec support plus Payment Card Industry security compliance
Zero-touch remote deployment and operations enabled by Catalyst Smart Operations
Sleek quiet switches deliver baseline access services outside the wiring closet
Support for Power Over Ethernet Plus, Cisco EnergyWise, and advanced QoS
Unique PoE pass-through capability eliminates the need for power outlets
Cisco TrustSec support plus Payment Card industry security compliance
Zero-touch remote deployment and operations enabled by Catalyst Smart Operations
Cisco Meraki Cloud-Managed Access Switches
Combine the benefits of cloud-based centralized management with a powerful, reliable access platform.
Virtually stack switches to monitor and configure thousands of switch ports instantly over the web
Integrated Layer 7 analysis delivers network-wide visibility into users, devices, and applications
Provision sites and remotely troubleshoot networks without on-site IT
Integrated tools such as Power over Ethernet (PoE), PoE Plus, QoS, Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), and more ease voice and video deployments
Centrally manage campus and multi-site networks
Integrated network-wide visibility and control
Zero-touch device provisioning
Seamless firmware updates and remote troubleshooting tools
Build a data center network based on switches that promote Infrastructure scalability, operational continuity, and transport flexibility.
Offers highest switching capacity; up to 550 gigabits per slot, 17.6 terabits per chassis
Provides high 1,10, 40, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet scalability
Delivers advanced services and high availability; hitless In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
Offers comprehensive Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solution technologies
Is ideal for collapsed data center-campus core deployments
Deploy up to 96 40 GE ports or 384 10 GE ports in a small four rack-unit (RU) form factor
Delivers comprehensive, integrated Layer 2 and 3 functionality at line rate and low latency
Offers operational efficiency with FEX architecture support and comprehensive analytics tool kit
Supports 40 GE FCoE for LAN and SAN convergence
Is ideal for access and space-constrained aggregation deployments
Increases agility with faster, more pervasive data center virtualization
Broad connectivity support including GE, 10 GE, 10GBase-T, 40 GE, FC, and FCoE
Supports comprehensive Layer 2 and 3 features for LAN and SAN traffic
Enhances business resilience through greater operational continuity
Offers Algo Boost capability for exceptional performance, visibility, and control
Provides ultra-low latency for High-Performance Trading (HPT) and Big Data environments
Delivers increased application performance through wire-rate Layer 3 switching
Offers simplified management with Python scripting, EEM, and XML management tools
Offers fabric extensibility with single point of management for top-of-rack topologies
Provides 100 MB, 1 GE to 10 GE server connectivity with 10 GE and 40 GE uplinks
Reduces data center cabling costs and footprint; optimizes inter-rack cabling
Extends to partner blade servers like HP, Dell, and Fujitsu
Simplifies operations, reduces network costs, and optimizes existing investments
Offers leading campus platform for campus core and distribution
Is ideal for data center customers looking to deploy integrated service modules
Delivers high availability with Virtual Switching System
Supports up to 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
Provides up to 320 Gbps forwarding capacity
Supports critical routing protocols and IPv6 in hardware
Features hot-swappable, redundant power supply and fans
Service Provider – Aggregation Switches
Cisco Carrier Ethernet switches provide the aggregation and multiplexing layer between access and edge layers.
Cost-effective, 1 rack-unit switch router that facilitates broadband, mobile, and Carrier Ethernet aggregation
Ideal for broadband aggregation, and mobile backhaul applications
Offers a small footprint, low power consumption, and a high service scale
Provides a full-featured platform for remote central office and lower-density aggregation
Leading modular campus platform that simplifies operations, reduces costs, and optimizes existing investments
Ideal for campus core and distribution, and for data center customers looking to deploy integrated service modules
High availability with Virtual Switching System
Integrated service modules for lower total cost of ownership and easy manageability
Highly expandable modular access and price/performance distribution switch
Ideal for service providers, enterprises, and medium sized businesses
Application visibility and control with Flexible NetFlow
High availability with In Service Software Upgrade
Addresses next-generation residential services
High-performance, 1 rack-unit Carrier Ethernet switch
Ideal for service providers that want to deploy new residential services
Offers triple play service support (voice, video, and data)
Industry-leading wire-speed performance of 48 Gbps and 71 mpps
Service Provider– Ethernet Access Switches
Implement class-leading switches featuring application intelligence, unified
services, nonstop communications, virtualization, integrated security,
and simplified manageability.
Provide high service availability
Offer flexible and differentiated services
Manage and troubleshoot services remotely
Improve security of network services to protect against malicious users
1 rack-unit, fixed switch that converges wireless and wireline services
Ideal for service providers that want to simplify operations and deploy "pay-as-you-grow" business model
Delivers premium services with hierarchical quality of service
Provides 10 Gbps transport speed for business and mobile applications
Switch that enhances intelligence at the metro Ethernet edge
Ideal for service providers seeking to deliver residential triple-play services, and business services
Supports traffic shaping, tunneling, and VLAN mapping
Offers cost-effective path from current to future service requirements
Customer-located Ethernet access switch optimized for business services
Ideal for service providers that want to offer advanced Ethernet services such as Ethernet-to-the-Business VPN Services
Offers platform for flexible and differentiated services
Provides tools to deliver high service availability
High-performance Carrier Ethernet aggregation switch
Ideal for service providers that want to deploy new residential services
Offers triple play service support (voice, video, and data)
Industry-leading wire-speed performance of 48 Gbps and 71 mpps
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