Cisco Systems Inc. announced an expanded partnership with Nvidia Corp. to aid enterprises in speeding up AI projects by simplifying deployment of a joint solution for data center modernization.
The extended partnership between Cisco and Nvidia focuses on creating a unified architecture across their portfolios to facilitate the building of AI-ready data center networks.
This collaboration integrates Cisco Silicon One with Nvidia's Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, offering customers the flexibility to choose between Nvidia and Cisco technologies for their data centers.
Cisco will incorporate its networking technologies into the Spectrum-X architecture, allowing customers to leverage either Nvidia or Cisco for their network needs.
The partnership aims to simplify network management for enterprises and cloud providers by unifying front-end and back-end networks.
Both companies will work on developing high-performance Ethernet solutions to enable customers to scale and secure their AI deployments.
Joint solutions will include data center switches for the Nvidia Spectrum Ethernet platform, providing customers with greater choice and flexibility.
Cisco plans to enhance its Silicon One switches to be compatible with Spectrum-X and Nvidia's reference architecture, with updated products expected to be available by the middle of the year.
The collaboration brings validated solutions to market, providing customers with a trusted architecture without the need for fine-tuning components.
Partnership with Cisco boosts Nvidia's credibility in the data center market due to Cisco's established reputation and track record in networking.