Cisco expands AI networking with new chips, SONiC, cross-site deployment

DIGITIMESOctober 14, 2026en

As AI cluster sizes grow, networking systems face challenges beyond higher bandwidth, including power consumption, cooling, cross-site coordination, and large-scale device operations. Cisco is expanding its AI data center technology strategy from high-bandwidth switch chips to cross-site networking, open network operating systems, and device management.

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