Cisco and NVIDIA

Bringing AI to the Enterprise

We're expanding our partnership to help enterprise companies accelerate AI adoption.

AI your way, with Cisco and NVIDIA


Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA

Get the secure, scalable, and high-performance AI infrastructure you need to accelerate the development, deployment, and management of AI workloads, and achieve the desired business outcomes.

Security at the foundation

Navigate the evolving threat landscape of AI with confidence. Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA addresses unique security challenges across the entire AI stack, including workloads, access, models, and more.

Networking your way

Experience top-tier connectivity for AI workloads, now available with your choice of Cisco or NVIDIA Spectrum™-X Ethernet for the first time.

High-performance compute and storage

Get the industry-leading infrastructure you need to meet the processing demands of AI. Deploy full-stack server and storage infrastructure and management from Cisco, NVIDIA, and leading AI storage vendors.

Streamlined development and deployment 

Take advantage of NVIDIA AI Enterprise, a cloud-native software platform that accelerates development and deployment of production-grade, end-to-end generative AI pipelines.

The components of a Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA

Networking

Data center switching

Your network, your way: network infrastructure powered by Cisco Silicon One and NVIDIA Spectrum-X.

Compute

Cisco Servers - Unified Computing System (UCS)

Cisco UCS servers based on NVIDIA HGX™ and NVIDIA MGX™ for accelerated computing.

Security

Cisco AI Defense

End-to-end protection for AI applications so you can innovate with confidence.

Security

Cisco Hypershield

AI-native security with hyperscaler technology for the enterprise.

AI software

NVIDIA AI Enterprise

Effective AI management with NVIDIA's cloud-native software platform.

Nexus Hyperfabric dashboard on display monitor

Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric AI

Accelerate your AI journey. Easily manage and secure your infrastructure lifecycle from the cloud with Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric AI.

UCS X-Series Modular System

Cisco AI PODs

Ready-to-deploy AI-stack validated designs, centralized management, and seamless scalability for configuration and deployment.

Cisco and NVIDIA-certified storage partners


AI adoption in the enterprise

Cisco and NVIDIA unify the architectural model between front-end and back-end networks by bringing together Cisco Silicon One and NVIDIA Spectrum-X—offering enterprises unmatched flexibility and choice in AI data center investments.

Enterprise transformation through AI-Driven innovations

Game-changing Cisco-NVIDIA collaboration

From enhanced performance to secure fabric capabilities, this integrated system is tailored for large-scale AI workloads.

Ethernet for AI/ML training workloads

Ethernet versus InfiniBand? We put Cisco Silicon One to the test and the results might surprise you.

AI infrastructure that aligns with business goals

Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA offers tailored AI solutions for every stage of your journey.


Secure AI Factory resources

Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA FAQ

Get answers about what's under the hood of Secure AI Factory.

NVIDIA-Validated Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric AI Enterprise Reference Architecture

Based on NVIDIA Enterprise Reference Architecture, it provides architecture guidelines for deploying a vertically integrated AI Factory with Cisco cloud-managed networking, UCS C885A servers with NVIDIA HGX™ H200 GPUs, VAST Data Platform, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software.

NVIDIA-Validated Cisco Enterprise Reference Architecture with Cisco Nexus 9000 switches

Based on NVIDIA Enterprise Reference Architecture, it provides architecture guidelines for deploying a modular AI Factory with Cisco UCS C885A servers with NVIDIA HGX™ H200 GPUs, and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches.

Are you ready for the unique security needs of AI?

Be prepared for the challenge. The inaugural State of AI Security report from Cisco provides a comprehensive overview of important developments.