Cisco data center switching industry report

Cisco named a Leader by Gartner® in the 2025 Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

Gartner has recognized Cisco as a Leader for Data Center Switching, based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.

Cisco data center switches offer top performance, simplicity, and scalability with Nexus 9000 Series, for ACI and NX-OS fabrics through Nexus Dashboard. Cisco 8000 caters to SONiC customers, meeting diverse needs.

Key benefits include:

  • Highly reliable performance and scalability with Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches, ideal for AI-ready infrastructure, high performance computing, and big data analytics
  • Simplified operations with Cisco Nexus Dashboard—a single platform to configure, operate, and analyze data center networks across LAN, AI/ML, SAN, and IP Fabric for Media
  • Embedded security, deep visibility, and faster application performance with Cisco silicon
  • Consistent fabric experience across NX-OS and Cisco ACI-based fabrics, ensuring seamless integration and management
  • Effortless programming with the ability to automate from day 0 to day N with APIs and programmable tools
  • Efficient power and cooling with real-time energy insights help drive sustainability initiatives and lower TCO
  • Cisco 8000 Series Routers offer the option of deploying SONiC-based systems for customers with diverse, customized needs
  • Powered by Cisco Silicon One and strengthened by robust ecosystem partnerships
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Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching, Andrew Lerner, Simon Richard, Nauman Raja, Jorge Aragon, Jonathan Forest, 31 March 2025.

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