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Title Solution Document type Description
Data Center Networking Blueprint for AI/ML Applications (CVD) AI/ML Design Guide Outlines a validated, scalable Ethernet network using Nexus switches, RoCEv2, ECN, and PFC to optimize performance, latency, and manageability for AI workloads.
Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions: Addressing the Challenges of AI/ML Infrastructure AI/ML White Paper Addresses AI/ML network challenges, proposing solutions like RoCEv2, ECN, and PFC to reduce latency, congestion, and packet loss in GPU-driven data center environments.
Cisco Data Center Networking Blueprint for AI/ML Applications  AI/ML, NDFC White Paper Outlines a scalable, lossless Ethernet network for AI/ML using Nexus 9000 switches, RoCEv2, ECN, and PFC, with automation and visibility via Nexus Dashboard tools.
Why Cisco Nexus 9000 with Nexus Dashboard for AI Networking AI/ML White Paper Details how Nexus 9000 Series switches (leveraging custom silicon, telemetry‑driven congestion control, and unified AI fabric management) deliver scalable, low‑latency, lossless Ethernet infrastructure optimized for AI/ML workloads.
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches for AI Clusters AI/ML White Paper Highlights on‑premises AI clusters using Nexus 9000 Series switches and Nexus Dashboard and how it compares with other AI/ML networking methodologies. Covers RDMA‑based RoCEv2 transport, 400 GbE fabrics, and performance proven with NVIDIA DGX H100/H200 systems.
AI Infrastructure with Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches AI/ML Design Guide Describes Enterprise Reference Architecture (ERA) for AI infrastructure, leveraging Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches and Cisco UCS C885A M8 Rack Servers with NVIDIA HGX.
NextGen DCI with VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site Using vPC Border Gateways NXOS White Paper Explains using Nexus 9000 switches and vPC Border Gateways to connect data centers via VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site, ensuring seamless, scalable inter-site connectivity.
VXLAN Network with MP-BGP EVPN Control Plane NXOS Design Guide Details how MP-BGP-EVPN operates in data center networks using Nexus 9000 switches, enabling efficient Layer 2/3 connectivity with minimal flooding.  
Intelligent Buffer Management on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches NXOS White Paper Outlines intelligent buffer management on Nexus 9000 switches using AFD and DPP to optimize traffic handling, reduce latency, and improve performance in high-speed, high-density data center networks.
Cisco Nexus 9000 VXLAN BGP EVPN Data Center Fabrics NXOS Design Guide Details designing and deploying VXLAN BGP EVPN data center fabrics, covering hardware, software, scalability, and best practices for building robust, efficient underlay and overlay networks.
Architecting the Telco Data Center with Cisco NX-OS and NDFC NDFC, NXOS Design Guide Explains using NX-OS and Nexus Dashboard for scalable, automated telco data centers supporting 5G, edge, and Open RAN with multitenancy and centralized management.
Nondisruptive Data Center Network System Maintenance Best Practices with Cisco Nexus 9000 and 3000 Series Switches NXOS White paper Details nondisruptive maintenance on Nexus 9000/3000 switches using GIR, ISSU, and SMUs to ensure continuous uptime during upgrades and hardware changes in various data center network architectures.
Cisco Massively Scalable Data Center Network Fabric Design and Operation MSDC,NXOS Design Guide Covers scalable data center fabric designs with Nexus 9000 switches, including Clos topologies, automation, telemetry, and RoCEv2 support for AI/ML, plus operational strategies for nondisruptive upgrades and lifecycle management.
Cisco Nexus 9000 VXLAN BGP EVPN Data Center Fabrics Fundamental Design NXOS Design Guide Details designing scalable VXLAN BGP EVPN data center fabrics with Nexus 9000 switches, covering underlay/overlay, vPC, multicast, and automation using Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller for efficient lifecycle management.
Cisco IP Fabric for Media IPFM, NXOS Design Guide Covers using Nexus 9000 switches in a Layer 3 spine-leaf design with non-blocking multicast, PTP synchronization, and Nexus Dashboard for automated, low-latency IP-based broadcast workflows.
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) ACI Design Guide Addresses scalable, policy-driven data center fabrics using Nexus 9000 switches and APIC, detailing topology options, high availability, routing, management, and integration with external networks.
Cisco ACI and F5 BIG-IP ACI White Paper Explains integrating F5 load balancers with Cisco ACI for optimized application delivery, covering deployment modes, multi-tenancy, policy-based redirects, and troubleshooting to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient data center networking.
Cisco ACI Multi-Site/Multi-Pod and F5 BIG-IP ACI Design Guide Outlines best practices for integrating F5 BIG-IP with Cisco ACI in multi-site and multi-pod environments, focusing on high availability, traffic flow optimization, and DNS redundancy for scalable, resilient application delivery.
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Policy-Based Redirect Service Graph Design ACI  White Paper Covers using Policy-Based Redirect in Cisco ACI to integrate Layer 4–7 services like firewalls and load balancers, enabling flexible, efficient traffic redirection without complex configurations or changes to existing network architecture.
Data Center Automation Solution from Cisco and Red Hat Ansible ACI White Paper Shows how Cisco ACI and Red Hat Ansible automate data center operations, enabling faster deployments, reduced errors, and improved efficiency through agentless automation and open APIs that support agile, DevOps-driven workflows.
Cisco ACI Contract Guide ACI White Paper Describes Cisco ACI contracts, including features like vzAny, unenforced mode, preferred groups, and PBR, offering guidance on design, migration, and scalability for effective policy enforcement and traffic control in ACI environments.
Cisco ACI Multi-Site and Service Node Integration ACI White Paper Guides deployment of L4–L7 services in Cisco ACI Multi-Site using Policy-Based Redirect and service graphs, ensuring scalable, efficient traffic management with high availability and site-specific service nodes for fault isolation.
Extending Kubernetes Clusters with Cisco NX-OS VxLAN and Calico  NXOS White Paper Explains extending Kubernetes with Cisco NX-OS VxLAN and Calico to enable scalable, segmented networks and enforce security policies, integrating Kubernetes pods with physical infrastructure for efficient, secure multi-tenant environments.
ACI Fabric Endpoint Learning ACI White Paper Discusses Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and its approach to endpoint learning within data centers. It details how ACI uses endpoint groups (EPGs) to define application endpoints, normalize different endpoint types, and simplify policy enforcement across physical and virtual environments.
Cisco Common Policy Integration Guide Common Policy Integration Guide Covers a common policy architecture where Cisco Identity Services Engine acts as a central hub, normalizing user, device, and workload context from Catalyst Center, SD-WAN, ACI, Secure Firewall, and cloud connectors to deliver consistent, domain-spanning security enforcement across campus, data-center, WAN, and cloud networks.

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