Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches – Cisco C9610R 10-slot chassis

Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches

Smart switches to power your AI-ready core

Future-proof your network architecture with a new generation of modular core switches that scale security, connectivity, and flexibility required by the AI enterprise.

Modular smart switches for the core of the AI-powered campus

Scale the core of your network with unmatched throughput, low latency, and security at every layer to power an AI transformation.

Network security from the inside out

Leverage the industry-leading Cisco security portfolio, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), and trustworthy solutions.

Resilience and high availability

Ensure smooth network operations with high-availability features such as ISSU, GIR, SSO, StackWise Virtual, and hot patching.

Automated, simple, and intelligent

Achieve unrivaled flexibility with full-stack programmability seamlessly integrated from ASIC to OS. Enable new features without hardware upgrades and manage experiences across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments.

Secure for a post-quantum world

Protect every layer of your network with post-quantum encryption to secure the device, the data, and every connected client.

Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switch models

Secure your network architecture with Cisco

Improve performance and protect users from threats with centrally managed zero-trust network policies.

Volume discounts for 100G and 400G optical transceivers

Save on 100G or 400G pluggable optics

Accelerate your migration to 100G or 400G with volume discounts on Cisco optics.​

Expiration date: The promotion is available globally and valid through July 28, 2026

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