Switches
Our switches are constantly learning, constantly adapting, constantly protecting. Build a foundation for extraordinary outcomes in your data center, core, or edge. This is the new era in intent-based networking.
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The network, now more than ever
Your network plays a crucial role in keeping your organization running by enabling remote work.
Features and benefits
Broad deployment options
A choice of traditional, cloud managed, or full fabric-control mode--as well as a range of features, scales, port speeds, and interface types from 1G to 100G.
Intent-based networking design
Cisco's fixed and modular, core, distribution, and access LAN switches have been designed for a new era of intent-based networking.
Secure and intelligent
Powered by intent and informed by context, with security embedded throughout. Our switches help your network continuously learn and evolve to meet business needs.
Open and programmable
Seamlessly integrate with full-stack programmability, from ASIC to the OS, enabling you to add future features without upgrading hardware.
Switches for every network
View all switches. Or try the Cisco Switch Selector to find the best switch for your needs.
LAN access
Strengthen security, and simplify your network.
LAN compact
Extend deployments with small, flexible switches.
LAN core and distribution
Campus solutions with advanced resiliency, scale, and services.
Small-business
Features and affordability for growing businesses.
Industrial Ethernet
Scalable and secure switching in your industrial network.
Deploy secure intelligent switching with Cisco DNA software
Simple, flexible software subscription suites help you achieve the latest Cisco DNA innovations in policy-based automation, secure connectivity, and critical analytics and assurance across your network.
Related switching solutions
Cisco Software-Defined Access
Enable policy-based automation and secure segmentation powered by Catalyst 9000 switches.
Cisco DNA Assurance
Meet the agility, uptime, and security-policy compliance requirements of modern enterprise networks.
Cisco Meraki
Get highly secure, scalable performance and intuitive management with Meraki MS cloud-managed access and aggregation-layer switches.
Accelerate your success with services from Cisco Customer Experience
Confidently move to a secure, automated intent-based network with expert guidance, proven experience, best practices, and innovative tools.
Recommended resources
Additional resources
Blogs
- Assurance — one small step, one giant leap
- Cisco Catalyst 9000 – The best keeps getting better
- Cisco introduces new Catalyst 1000 Series of switches
- Gartner names Cisco a Leader in LAN Access for 5th Year Straight
- Ground floor – the foundation of Intent-based networking
- Three Network Challenges IT Can Solve to Drive Business Continuity
Overviews
Technical E-books
Videos
White papers
- 451 Research: Campus Networking Requirements
- EMA white paper: Preparing Your Network for the Digital Age
- Global Data white paper: Transitioning to 100GB Networking
- Miercom report: Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics Security Performance Validation (PDF - 1.6 MB)
- A Unified Wired and Wireless Access Edge
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