• Cisco Blogs/Data Center/Unifying the data center with Cisco Nexus One: The network that works for you Unifying the data center with Cisco Nexus One: The network that works for you 4 min read Scott Raynovich Cisco has been hard at work revitalizing its data center switching portfolio, introducing exciting new developments across the Nexus 9000 (N9000) line. • A key element of this evolution is the open, integrated, and extensible Cisco Nexus One, which supports multiple silicon options-including Cisco Silicon One and NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon-across N9000 switches and optics, all while delivering a consistent operational experience. • The unified operating model seamlessly connects underlay, overlay, and Kubernetes environments to provide secure, end-to-end networking for all workloads-consolidated within Nexus One. • As data center deployments scale and grow more complex, including large AI-scale deployments, use cases and deployment models for switching are evolving and adapting to these growing requirements, including AI training and inference. • The goal of Nexus One is to provide a consistent fabric experience and outcomes across Nexus data center fabrics, including Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI, managed from Cisco Nexus Dashboard, to deliver networking automation, assurance, visibility, and analytics regardless of the specific operating system and specific reference architecture being used. • Nexus One also lays the foundation for seamlessly integrating Cisco Hyperfabric, Cisco’s latest cloud-managed data center fabric, and extending to the cloud-native environments.

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  • Cisco is expanding its data‑center switching portfolio with the Nexus 9000 (N9000) line, centering on the open, integrated Cisco Nexus One platform. Nexus One supports multiple silicon options-including Cisco Silicon One and NVIDIA Spectrum‑X Ethernet switch silicon-while delivering a consistent operational experience across NX‑OS, ACI, and open‑source SONiC. The unified operating model connects underlay, overlay, and Kubernetes workloads, providing secure, end‑to‑end networking that can scale to AI‑heavy deployments. Managed from a single pane in Nexus Dashboard, Nexus One offers automation, assurance, visibility, and analytics, enabling seamless integration with Cisco Hyperfabric and cloud‑native environments without requiring a full hardware replacement.

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