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Scale with cloud scale technology
Get unmatched scale and performance, embedded security, real-time deep analytics, multi-speed ports, and cost advantage.
Automate and simplify operations
Integrate third-party DevOps tools with open APIs and deliver changes faster. Automate operations with Cisco ACI.
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Get real-time visibility into your data center, with actionable insights, continuous monitoring, and policy enforcement.
Find the best data center switch for you
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series
Get high-performance, density, low latency, and exceptional power efficiency in a range of form factors. Nexus 9000 switches operate in Cisco NX-OS Software or Cisco ACI modes with ground-breaking Cloud Scale ASIC technology.
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
These modular switches deliver full NX-OS features and open-source programmable tools for software-defined deployments. Get high-density 10, 40, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet with application awareness, high programmability, and performance analytics.
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series
Get high-density top-of-rack (ToR) Layer 2 and Layer 3, 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet with unified ports in compact one-, two-, and four-rack-unit form factors. These switches support VXLAN and Layer 2 and 3 features for scaling data center networking.
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
The 3000 Series offers low-latency, highly programmable, high-density switches. They are excellent for general-purpose deployments, high-performance computing, high-frequency trading, massively scalable data center, and cloud networks.
Cisco Nexus 2000 Series
These fabric extenders deliver 100 MB and 1/10/40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with 10/40 GE uplinks. They integrate with various architectures and Cisco ACI, a flexible solution to add access port connectivity to your data center network.
Storage Area Networking
MDS directors deliver three times the bandwidth than other directors. Get industry-leading, density-converged storage solutions. Optimize your storage networking for mission-critical apps, massive data sets, solid-state drives, and cloud environments.
Related technology
Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Deploy large-scale data center networking with easily automated capabilities.
Cisco Nexus Fabric Manager
Simplify and automate your Nexus 9000 fabric deployment and management.
Cisco NX-OS
Get open programmability and support for DevOps tools. Deploy services quickly and at scale.
Shutterfly scales up performance
See more case studies"Provisioning tasks that used to take 3 to 4 person hours are now automated, saving approximately $400 each time..."
Jeremy Franzen, director of Network Operations, Shutterfly
New data center switching record
Cisco Cloud Scale ASICs moved more traffic faster than any other switch Network Test evaluated.
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