Cisco Bolsters Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA Support for Rack-Scale Deployments

Cisco has expanded its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to support rack-scale deployments. This move aims to address the operational and security demands of larger AI installations as businesses transition from early deployments to broader infrastructure roll-outs.

The updated design combines networking, security, observability, and automation in a validated full-stack approach for organisations building and operating AI systems. It includes Cisco's Nexus, UCS, Hyperfabric, and security products integrated with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software.

The expanded architecture adds support for NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking and NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition systems within Cisco's architecture for AI data centres. This enables tightly integrated compute and networking for customers building AI factories, while supporting enterprise AI workloads and model deployment.

The system is designed to be sold through Cisco's partner ecosystem, including channel partners and system integrators working with customers on infrastructure planning, deployment, and management.

Cisco Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel stated, 'The next era of AI infrastructure can't just deliver raw compute; it must harness that compute through validated, full-stack architectures.' He added, 'Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA brings together the infrastructure, software, and security needed to help businesses deploy AI at scale, while managing risk, reducing complexity, and enhancing operational reliability.'