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Cisco N9100 Series Switches

Build smarter, faster AI networks

Empower giga-scale AI with Cisco AI networking switches, powered by NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon, designed to optimize AI workloads, reduce latency, and maximize performance in your data center.

The smarter way to build AI networks


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Accelerate AI networking with Cisco N9100 Series Switches, compliant with NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) reference architecture and designed for peak performance in neoclouds and sovereign clouds.

Scale AI clusters with ease and unmatched performance using Cisco N9100 Series Switches powered by NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon—built for AI-driven environments.

Blazing-fast performance

Drive your AI workloads up to a blazing 102.4 Tbps bandwidth, low latency, and lossless Ethernet fabrics. Cisco N9100 Series Switches, powered by NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon, ensure your AI network is ready for the agentic era.

Flexible, future-ready networks

Deploy with confidence using NX-OS or SONiC, seamlessly integrating into your existing infrastructure. Cisco’s expanded silicon portfolio now includes switches powered by NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon, Cisco Silicon One, and Cloud Scale delivering reference architecture tailored for AI networking needs.

Automation that works for you

Provision, monitor, and optimize AI networks with ease. Cisco Nexus One unified management plane with on-premises managed Nexus Dashboard and cloud-managed Nexus Hyperfabric brings automation to every step, simplifying operations and scaling with confidence.

Cisco N9100 Series Switches

AI networking for neoclouds and more

Discover the Cisco N9100 Series Switches powered by NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon—engineered for AI-scale Ethernet deployments. With unmatched bandwidth, low latency, and seamless integration, it’s the future of high-performance networking for neoclouds and sovereign clouds.


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Why choose Cisco N9100 Series Switches?

Unmatched AI performance

Powered by NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon, Cisco N9100 Series Switches deliver 51.2 Tbps and 102.4 Tbps bandwidth, low latency, and lossless Ethernet fabrics to handle the most demanding AI workloads.

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Choice of operating systems

Choose between Cisco NX-OS and SONiC to match your deployment needs. Both options ensure seamless integration and adaptability for diverse AI networking environments.

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Centralized automation

Nexus One delivers unified management plane with on-premises Cisco Nexus Dashboard or cloud-managed Nexus Hyperfabric simplifying operations with automation, and visibility, making it easy to manage and scale AI clusters efficiently.

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Future-ready scalability

Designed for neoclouds, enterprises, and telco data centers, Cisco N9100 Series Switches ensure your AI networks are ready to grow with your business.

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Why Cisco?

AI networking starts here

Accelerate your AI journey with Cisco AI Networking—built for scalable workloads and high bandwidth, with optics for low latency. Future-proof your data center for the AI-driven world ahead.